2023-023 Resolution Supporting Hennepin County Supportive Housing Program Funding for the Vista 44 Project CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-023
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE VISTA 44 PROJECT
WHEREAS, in 2019, the City of Hopkins approved land use entitlements for the Vista
44 50-unit affordable housing development located at 44 12th Avenue South with the
City; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has a Supportive Housing Program (SHP) to support
development that preserves or creates affordable supportive housing for people
experiencing homelessness and people with severe addictions, people exiting mental
health treatment, families involved in child protection services, sexually-exploited youth,
youth with neurodiverse conditions, and unaccompanied minors; and
WHEREAS, in May 2021, Hennepin County awarded Vista 44 funding in the amount of
$100,000 for professional fees, construction cost and capitalized reserves associated
with the development of Vista 44; and
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County SHP guidelines require a resolution from the local
municipality approving the project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby supports the Vista 44 project and its funding awards from the Hennepin County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 11th day o uly, 2023.
By: J
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk