HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-087 MHFA LHTF GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2025-087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, ACCEPTING A
2025 LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND GRANTS PROGRAM GRANT FROM MINNESOTA HOUSING
The Minnesota Housing (the "MHFA") 2025 Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program (the "Program") is a one-
time grant program established to incentivize local governments to create or fund Local Housing Trust Funds, by
means of using state funding to match local funds and thereby encourage local investment in affordable housing
across Minnesota; and
The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") acts on behalf of the City of Columbia
Heights (the "City") to promote community, economic, and housing development and opportunity; and
The City established a Local Housing Trust Fund on May 28, 2024, and designated the EDA as the administrator of
said fund; and
In March 2025, the City submitted an application to the Program for grant funds, including supporting
documentation in the form of EDA Resolution 2025-07 which approved the necessary matching monetary
commitment from local sources; and
On September 9, 2025, the MHFA informed the City that its application was one of 37 selected for approval,
following a competitive review process of 54 applications requesting a total of more than $9.6 million in grant
funds; and
The City will therefore receive $75,000 of Program funds to support affordable housing in Columbia Heights; and
The Columbia Heights City Council (the "Council") recognizes and affirms the value of partnering with entities such
as the MHFA to promote housing opportunities and an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and friendly community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, to accept a 2025
Local Housing Trust Fund Grants Program grant from Minnesota Housing, and to authorize the officers,
employees, and other agents of the EDA to enter into a grant agreement and to perform all acts required of
them by or in connection with this resolution and the acceptance of Program grant proceeds.
Passed this 24t" day of November, 2025
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes
Attest:
Nam.
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
Resolution 2025-087
ORDER OF COUNCIL
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