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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Item No: 4.C.
Economic Development Authority
- Meeting Date:
- 06/08/2026
Agenda Item:
Resolution approving authorized signatories for the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
Minnesota Housing has awarded funding through the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program to support tenant-based and project-based rental assistance activities across participating jurisdictions. The Mankato EDA, in collaboration with regional housing partners, has been allocated $3,347,771.00, including startup funding and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) and Administrative Fees for the two-year contract term.
The Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program aligns with identified housing needs and priorities outlined in the City of Mankato Strategic Plan, Affordable Housing Action Plan, and the 2025 Housing Study. The funding will support the administration and expansion of rental assistance services for Very Low-Income families within the region.
Staff is requesting that the EDA authorize Susan MH Arntz, Executive Director, and/or Nicole Cunningham, Housing Coordinator, to execute and deliver grant agreements and all related documents required by Minnesota Housing for administration of the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program.
The authorization would permit the designated staff to submit and execute documents electronically on behalf of the EDA electronically and use the following email addresses for communications:
sarntz@mankatomn.gov
ncunningham@mankatomn.gov
Staff recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the identified signatories to execute all required agreements and associated program documents with Minnesota Housing related to the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program.
The Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program aligns with identified housing needs and priorities outlined in the City of Mankato Strategic Plan, Affordable Housing Action Plan, and the 2025 Housing Study. The funding will support the administration and expansion of rental assistance services for Very Low-Income families within the region.
Staff is requesting that the EDA authorize Susan MH Arntz, Executive Director, and/or Nicole Cunningham, Housing Coordinator, to execute and deliver grant agreements and all related documents required by Minnesota Housing for administration of the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program.
The authorization would permit the designated staff to submit and execute documents electronically on behalf of the EDA electronically and use the following email addresses for communications:
sarntz@mankatomn.gov
ncunningham@mankatomn.gov
Staff recommend approval of the resolution authorizing the identified signatories to execute all required agreements and associated program documents with Minnesota Housing related to the Bring It Home Rental Assistance Program.