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Nicollet County approves $50,000 Habitat grant and authorizes TIBCO 'EVA' pilot to handle benefit-workload
Summary
Health & Human Services recommended and the board approved a $50,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity to support one home and authorized a contract to pilot TIBCO’s EVA virtual assistant (one-time setup ~$35,909, 2026 annual cost ~$62,730) to reduce eligibility workload; staff said federal reimbursements of about 47–50% are expected.
Saint Peter, Minn. — The Nicollet County Board approved two Health & Human Services items: a $50,000 housing-trust grant to Habitat for Humanity for one home and authorization to enter a contract to pilot TIBCO’s EVA virtual-assistant tools to support eligibility and customer-service work.
Cassie (Health & Human Services) reminded the board that the county adopted a local housing trust fund in 2024 and that the housing advisory committee reviewed rolling proposals on Aug. 27, 2025. The committee recommended funding Habitat for Humanity’s request to cover the gap between sales price at fair market value and a homebuyer’s in‑county eligibility. Commissioner Kolarz (who…
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