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Council questions capacity, approves new Barnes Fund awards and contract extensions
Summary
Council approved new Barnes Fund awards and reauthorizations after staff detailed the competitive funding round and steps to speed projects to market.
The Metropolitan Council approved new and reauthorized grants from the Barnes Fund for affordable and workforce housing, while members pressed staff on project capacity and timelines.
Council approved RS2025-1523, authorizing grants not exceeding $9,750,000 from the Barnes Fund for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable and workforce housing, and RS2025-1524, authorizing grants not exceeding $6,328,415.10 to fund previously expired grants. The two items were discussed separately after being removed from the consent agenda; both passed on voice votes.
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