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Commission approves $2.69 million conditional HOME‑ARP award to Metro Lutheran Ministries for supportive rental housing
Summary
Johnson County commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 14 to conditionally award $2,686,777.26 in HOME‑ARP funds to Metro Lutheran Ministries for up to 16 supportive rental units, delegating agreement authority to the county housing director and authorizing a general‑fund reallocation if needed.
Johnson County commissioners on Aug. 14 conditionally awarded $2,686,777.26 in HOME‑ARP rental housing funds to Metro Lutheran Ministries to develop up to 16 supportive rental units and delegated authority to the county director of planning, housing and community development to execute the agreements.
The vote was 7‑0 after a public comment period in which advocates and housing partners urged approval. Diane Heptis, co‑chair of the Good Faith Network’s affordable housing team, said, "This investment represents both a strategic and compassionate use of federal resources." Heather McNeve, the county’s housing services director, told commissioners Metro Lutheran Ministries is ready to begin work but emphasized timing challenges related to federal deadlines.
Why it matters: HOME‑ARP funds are a one‑time, narrowly eligible…
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