Coversheet

Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board Action Request
18-HCHRA-0004


Item Description: Agmt 188580 with the MN Dept of Health for Healthy Homes Grant, 2/14/18-6/30/20, $60,000 (recv)

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A188580 with the Minnesota Department of Health accepting Healthy Homes Grant funds, during the period February 14, 2018 through June 30, 2020 with an estimated receivable amount of $60,000, be approved; that the Chair be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the authority; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed.


Background: History: In October 2017, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a Request for Proposals for activities related to housing-based health threats. The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) submitted an application to MDH and was awarded a three-year, $60,000 Healthy Homes grant. The HCHRA will receive $20,000 in 2018 and funding for the additional two years will be subject to additional appropriation of state funds. This award will allow the HCHRA to provide up to 110 assessments for health and safety hazards and provide supplies to remediate household hazards such as asthma triggers or trips/falls. This is the second award from MDH to the HCHRA for Healthy Homes. In 2014, the HCHRA was awarded $120,000 from MDH and completed 214 home assessments and provided hazard remediation assistance to 127 families. Current Request: This request is for approval of Agreement A188580 with Minnesota Department of Health for a Healthy Homes grant for the period February 14, 2018 through June 30, 2020 with the estimated receivable amount of $60,000. Impact/Outcomes: Approval of this agreement will provide healthy homes assessments to approximately 110 homes and supplies to remediate identified hazards. APEX ID: CON000000000645


Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval