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Council amends contracts with MSA to finish closeout of HUD and IDA housing grants after questions on administration costs
Summary
Council approved two contract amendments with MSA Professional Services to administer and close out a 2021 CDBG housing rehabilitation grant (amended fee estimate $40,000; request for $64,000 of grant admin funds) and the IDA Strong Communities program grant (proposed fee $35,000); aldermen queried selection, notifications and why administrative costs exceeded original allocations.
Director Heimerdinger told council the city is in the closeout period for the 2021 CDBG housing rehabilitation grant and recommended retaining MSA Professional Services to complete closeout and reporting. He said the amended agreement lists an estimated fee of $40,000 and that staff is requesting $64,000 of grant funds for administration (which is the maximum the grant allows). The city has completed nine homes…
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