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Minneapolis council approves $2.8 million rental assistance package after contentious funding debate
Summary
After hours of debate over funding sources, the council approved a $2.8 million rental assistance package to be administered via Hennepin County, with an amended joint powers agreement asking for a 50% AMI cap for the added funds and commitments to expand providers and geographic reach.
The Minneapolis City Council on March 26 approved a $2.8 million rental assistance package intended to expand emergency rental aid for residents struggling to pay rent.
Council Member Chavez presented the measure, saying it would "provide $2,800,000 in additional rental assistance funding" and help "keep more people in their homes." (Council Member Chavez)
Nut graf: The funding package passed after multiple amendments and a lengthy debate over whether the money should come from the general fund, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (local affordable housing aid, LAHA) or contingency reserves. A Whiting amendment to shift $900,000 from general fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund failed 10-3, while a motion tied to the joint powers agreement with Hennepin County that sought a…
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