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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Item No: 4.D.
Economic Development Authority
- Meeting Date:
- 06/08/2026
Agenda Item:
Resolution approving the authorized signature and designation of an authorized representative for HUD Program Administration.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
The attached resolution authorizes the Executive Director to designate the Associate Director of Housing and Economic Development to act on behalf of the Executive Director for purposes of administering the EDA’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) programs.
The EDA administers several federally funded housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the operation of public housing units located throughout the City of Mankato. These programs require continuous administrative access to HUD systems and timely completion of numerous operational and compliance responsibilities.
As HUD increasingly relies on electronic systems and designated authorized users for regular access to administer the program, it is important for the EDA to maintain continuity of operations and ensure that key staff members can maintain appropriate authorization to perform required administrative functions within the system.
The proposed resolution formally authorizes the Executive Director to designate the Associate Director of Housing and Economic Development as an authorized representative for HUD program administration activities. The resolution also authorizes the Associate Director to execute and deliver HUD-required documents, certifications, and submissions necessary for the administration and operation of HUD-funded programs on behalf of the Executive Director and the EDA, consistent with applicable federal requirements and Minnesota Statutes Section 469.097.
This action is administrative in nature and does not alter existing Executive Director or Board oversight responsibilities. Rather, it provides operational flexibility and ensures uninterrupted compliance with HUD administrative requirements.
The EDA is requested to adopt the attached resolution approving authorized signatures and designation of an authorized representative for HUD program administration within HUD systems.
The EDA administers several federally funded housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the operation of public housing units located throughout the City of Mankato. These programs require continuous administrative access to HUD systems and timely completion of numerous operational and compliance responsibilities.
As HUD increasingly relies on electronic systems and designated authorized users for regular access to administer the program, it is important for the EDA to maintain continuity of operations and ensure that key staff members can maintain appropriate authorization to perform required administrative functions within the system.
The proposed resolution formally authorizes the Executive Director to designate the Associate Director of Housing and Economic Development as an authorized representative for HUD program administration activities. The resolution also authorizes the Associate Director to execute and deliver HUD-required documents, certifications, and submissions necessary for the administration and operation of HUD-funded programs on behalf of the Executive Director and the EDA, consistent with applicable federal requirements and Minnesota Statutes Section 469.097.
This action is administrative in nature and does not alter existing Executive Director or Board oversight responsibilities. Rather, it provides operational flexibility and ensures uninterrupted compliance with HUD administrative requirements.
The EDA is requested to adopt the attached resolution approving authorized signatures and designation of an authorized representative for HUD program administration within HUD systems.