Background
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On August 7, 2007, the HRA approved the Invest Saint Paul Initiative in Resolution 07-08/08-3. The HRA has strategically acquired vacant and blighted properties in the ISP and
NSP areas for both housing and commercial reuse.
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On November 19, 2008 City Council approved the NSP Plan and its submission to HUD for$4.3 million in funding. HUD approved the NSP Plan and funding.
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On January 26, 2009, the City Council approved the NSP Plan and its submission toMinnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for $4.5 million in funding and received
MHFA approval for $6.3 million.
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On February 25, 2009 the HRA approved the following:1. The inclusion of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and Rebuilding Plan 2009-
2013 as a component of the Invest Saint Paul Initiative.
2. A budget amendment for interim use of ISP funds on NSP-eligible activities which could
later be reimbursed by HUD NSP funds.
3. The acquisition of strategically identified properties including acceptance of properties
donated to the HRA.
Property Description:
The following properties will be included in this pilot RFP. A map of the locations is in
Attachment B.
Address Lot Size District Program
2112 Ivy 70 x 124 2 ISP
61 E. George 42 x104 3 ISP
776-778 Case 40 x 120 5 ISP
501 Magnolia 66 x 132 5 NSP
712 E. Magnolia 40 x 120 5 NSP
761 Rose 40 x 121 5 NSP
49 Manitoba 40 x120 6 NSP
1284 Woodbridge 60 x 123 6 NSP
826 Blair 40 x 125 7 ISP
295 Charles 50 x 131 7
687 Edmund 40 x 124 7 ISP
658 Fuller 40 x 120 8 ISP
1215 Sherburne 40 x 120