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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-18 City Commission Packet Materials - A3. FY19 Budget Work Session - General and Community Development Fund - SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY Qecci,-cd March �31;2 e JLAie II �v U sMs.Andrea Surratt Bozeman City Hall PO Box 1230 Bozeman,MT 59771-1230 oDear Ms.Surratt, ar = HRDC writes this year to respectfully request continued funding to support our ongoing efforts to address critical needs in Bozeman,both on a service level and on a policy and community development level. Last year, HRDC was awarded funding equivalent to the value of a mill,funded at$14,400 from the Affordable Housing Fund for our Community Development work and approximately$68,000 to support our services here needed. These funds will be invested in our Warming Center and Fork&Spoon Kitchen. At this time, HRDC wishes to request a continuation of that funding level. HRDC plays a significant role in providing essential services to the Bozeman community,and is frequently referred to as 'Bozeman's Safety Net',and in leveraging resources for the community to address long-term challenges, not only in federal and state funding,but also in fundraising from this community(more than$1 million dollars in 2017). Currently, HRDC acts as the Instrumental Public Housing Authority for the City of Bozeman, bringing in a broad array of supportive housing solutions that have a large impact on affordability through alternative means (as opposed to constructing housing). However, HRDC also acts as the Community Development Corporation for the City of Bozeman, advocating for policy that impacts affordability and constructing actual affordable housing options-from rentals to homeownership units. HRDC has been partnering with the City to address affordable housing since the early 1990's,wherein HRDC created the first Housing Land Trust in the State of Montana. HRDC's development activities have generated more than 160 units of affordable housing in Bozeman alone. Our efforts do hello@thehrdc.org not stop there. Our development activities have resulted in public transportation systems,child care centers, and emergency shelters. a: 32 South Tracy Bozeman, Montana 59715 As a Community Action Organization, it is our overarching mission p: 406.587.4486 to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty. HRDC would like a:111 South 2nd Ave to request to formalize these roles we play for the City of Bozeman Livingston, MT 59047 in the form of funding at the equivalent of one mil annually. p: 406.333.2537 While funding is currently provided for our Transportation and Homeownership Center functions,we seek funding for our (+-_i I RDC BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY community and economic development efforts that have a long-lasting impact on the 0 Bozeman community. zs The City of Bozeman has been a vital partner in many of these efforts and continues to be a valued partner as we plan to address the growing needs of the Bozeman community. Thank you for your time and consideration. We will be happy to provide any additional information at your request. Sin er ly, Heather Gr ier President/CE c-: hellowthehrdc.org ,: 32 South Tracy Bozeman, Montana 59715 p: 406.587.4486 111 South 2nd Ave Livingston, MT 59047 p: 406.333.2537 HRDC BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY