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Council members press HRD on sharing scoring details and outreach after applicants raise concerns

3375114 · May 14, 2025
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Council members and applicants asked HRD to clarify whether scoring explanations can be shared before council votes; HRD promised more outreach webinars and follow-up with Office of Contracting and Procurement.

Council members pressed Housing Revitalization Department staff on whether applicants can be given detailed reasons for low scores before council votes on funding recommendations.

President Pro Tem James Tate asked if applicants could receive score explanations prior to the council's approval vote to reduce meritless appeals and help organizations improve. Tara Lindsner of the Housing Revitalization Department said precedent has been not to discuss scores with applicants before council action but that HRD will follow up with the Office of…

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