MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE  REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER JANUARY 23, 2024 FOLLOWING THE 4 PM MEETINGS OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY. AND THE LANCASTER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY  28 PENN SQUARE, SUITE 100 LANCASTER, PA 17603  The members oft the Board oft the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster met Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The Board meeting was held at the office oft the Redevelopment Authority of the Members of the Board in attendance: Jim Eby, Ed Fisher, Melinda Kaufman, Gerald Robinson Staff members present were: Justin Eby, Executive Director; Deb Jones, Director of Human Services and the Office for the Coalition; Michaela Allwine, Director Housing and Community Development; Audrey Steinmetz, Director Tenant & Landlord Services; Scott Fredo, Director of Finance and Administration; Jocelynn (Ritchey) Naples, Director of Communications, Development and Special Projects; Sean Krumpe, Acquisition & Rehabilitation Program  County of Lancaster, 28 Penn Square, Suite 100.  and Jim Williams.  Coordinator; and Beth Dreyer-DeGoede, Secretary.  Also in attendance: Tim Stuhldreher, Editor OneuntedLancaster.com Vice-Chair, Mr. Williams called the meeting to order at 4:13 p.m.  Mr. Williams listed the names of the 2023 officers and Mr. Jim Eby moved to continue with the current slate for 2024. Ms. Kaufman seconded the motion, and the Board unanimously re-elected Mr. Ed Fisher, Chair; Mr. James Williams, Vice-Chair; Mr. Gerald Robinson, Esq., Treasurer; Mr. Jim Eby, Assistant Treasurer; and reappointed Beth Dreyer-DeGoede as Secretary. The motion was made by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Robinson and passed unanimously to reappoint the firm of Stevens & Lee as Solicitor fort the Redevelopment Authority of the County of  Lancaster.  Mr. Fisher took control of the meeting. Public Comments - none  Minutes of the December 19, 2023 Board Meeting were approved. The motion was made by The Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2023 was approved on a motion by Mr. Jim Eby, second by Mr. Williams and unanimously accepted. Mr. Fredo noted that the negative cash balance will be reimbursed in a couple of weeks. Mr. Fisher asked about the "other local Staff Reports: Ms. Allwine reported that the Whole Home Repair Program is still closed as they work through the wait list. They intend to re-evaluate in March whether they can reopen.  Mr. Jim Eby, second by Mr. Robinson, and unanimously accepted.  funds" that had a negative balance. This is deferred revenue.  1    Ms. Jones noted that the Reentry Coalition continues to work on their strategic directives and now have at full steering committee. The Homelessness Coalition called a Code Blue. January 16 through 22 because of the extreme cold. She gave a shout out to all of the shelter and day center providers and others who helped during the event. Applications are being reviewed for the Emergency Food and Mr. Justin Eby noted that Ms. Jocelynn Naples was promoted to a new position of Director of Communication, Development and Special Projects. There are new staff in Compliance and the Homelessness Coalition. They are working with a consultant on a compensation survey and performance evaluations assessment tool. The Clipper Magazine Stadium broke ground on their turf field replacement project and have plans for additional work. We do not have allocations from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) yet. The HUD regional director will be with us inF February. The new Lancaster County Commissioner, Alice Yoder, is our newly appointed Mr. Jim Eby asked if the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) projects were submitted. Ms.  Shelter Program (EFSP) and are being submitted for Joint Funding.  representative for the County.  Allwine said they were and she would give him a report ont them.  Communications - None Committee Reports: None Unfinished Business - None New Business  1) The Board approved an amendment in the contract with the Lancaster Redevelopment Fund, Inc. granting $1.3 million, a $300,000 increase, in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds for soft costs for the Prince Street project. The motion to approve was made by Mr. Williams, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously approved. (A copy of said Resolution [JAN 24#1] is attached hereto and made a part hereof.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to authorize the Executive Director to amend the existing contract with the Lancaster Redevelopment Fund, Inc. for the expenditure of Community Development Block (CDBG-CV) Grant funds for additional costs related to the pre- development of the properties at 134 and 132 S. Prince Street, Lancaster PAI in an amount not to exceed THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND 00/100 DOLLARS  ($300,000.00).  Ms. Allwine asked that the next 4 agenda items (resolutions 2-5) be grouped together. The Loan Committee agreed to fund the projects, but as they are all located in Lancaster City they require board approval. The motion to approve was made by Ms. Kaufman, second by Mr. Williams and unanimously approved. Mr. Fisher noted that these are not really "loans" because they do not expect repayment. Ms. Allwine agreed that they are "forgivable loans." Mr. Fisher expressed concern about communications at Tenfold. He said that they have been very difficult to contact.  2) The Board authorized the Redevelopment Authority as the Lender to execute the HOME-ARPA Loan for the YWCA. (A copy of said Resolution [JAN 24# #2] is attached hereto and made a part  hereof).  2    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority oft the County of Lancaster to authorize the execution of al HOME-ARP Loan in the amount of $500,000 of HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Act Program funding for the Y Forward Project (the HOME-ARP Loan"). FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority shall enter into all such documents as shall be approved by the Solicitor to this Authority and such officers oft the Authority executing such documents as may be necessary or convenient to evidence the HOME-ARP Loan, including, without limitation, a Loan Agreement and al Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (collectively, the "Loan Documents"). FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary of this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to execute, to attest, to seal, and to acknowledge and deliver, as applicable, the Loan Documents, in form and substance approved by the Solicitor to the Authority and such officers of the Authority, the execution and delivery thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval of the FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary of this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to proceed promptly with the undertakings herein contemplated and deemed to be necessary or appropriate and to take any and all actions, and to execute all such documents, as may be necessary or desirable to effect FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority approves, ratifies, and confirms all action heretofore taken by officers and other persons on behalf oft this Authority in connection  Loan Documents by the Authority.  the transactions provided for herein.  with the undertakings herein contemplated.  3) The Board authorized the Redevelopment Authority as the Lender to execute the HOME-ARPA Loan for Chestnut Housing Corporation. (A copy of said Resolution [JAN: 24; #3] is attached  hereto and made a part hereof).  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the Redevelopment Authority oft the County of Lancaster to authorize the execution of a HOME-ARP Loan in the amount of $550,000 of HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Act Program funding for the Milburn Apartments (the HOME-ARP Loan"). FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority shall enter into all such documents as shall be approved by the Solicitor to this Authority and such officers of the Authority executing such documents as may be necessary or convenient to evidence the HOME-ARP Loan, including, without limitation, a Loan. Agreement and al Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (collectively, the "Loan Documents"). FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary oft this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to execute, to attest, to seal, and to acknowledge and deliver, as applicable, the Loan Documents, in form and substance approved by the Solicitor to the Authority and such officers of the Authority, the execution and delivery thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval of the  Loan Documents by the. Authority.  3    FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary of this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to proceed promptly with the undertakings herein contemplated and deemed to be necessary or appropriate and to take any and all actions, and to execute all such documents, as may be necessary or desirable to effect FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority approves, ratifies, and confirms all action heretofore taken by officers and other persons on behalf of this Authority in connection 4) The Board authorized the Redevelopment Authority as the Lender to execute the HOME-ARPA Loan for Tenfold. (Ac copy ofs said Resolution [JAN 24; #4] is attached hereto and made a part  the transactions provided for herein.  with the undertakings herein contemplated.  hereof).  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board oft the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to authorize the execution of a HOME-ARP Loan in the amount of $500,000 of HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Act FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority shall enter into all such documents as shall be approved by the Solicitor to this Authority and such officers of the Authority executing such documents as may be necessary or convenient to evidence the HOME-ARP Loan, including, without limitation, a Loan. Agreement and al Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (collectively, the Loan.Documents). FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary oft this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to execute, to attest, to seal, and to acknowledge and deliver, as applicable, the Loan Documents, in form and substance approved by the Solicitor to the Authority and such officers of the Authority, the execution and delivery thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval of the FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary of this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to proceed promptly with the undertakings herein contemplated and deemed to be necessary or appropriate and to take any and all actions, and to execute all such documents, as may be necessary or desirable to effect FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority approves, ratifies, and confirms all action heretofore taken by officers and other persons on behalf of this Authority in connection  Program funding for TLC (the "HOME-ARP Loan").  Loan Documents by the Authority.  the transactions provided for herein.  with the undertakings herein contemplated.  5) The Board authorized the Redevelopment Authority as the Lender to execute the HOME-ARPA Loan for Community Basics, Inc.. (Acopy of said Resolution [JAN 24 #5] is attached hereto and  made a part hereof).  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board oft the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster to authorize the execution of a HOME-ARP Loan in the amount of $650,000 of HOME Investment Partnership. American Rescue Plan. Act Program funding for the Manor Youth House (the "HOME-ARP Loan").  4    FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority shall enter into all such documents as shall be approved by the Solicitor to this Authority and such officers oft the Authority executing such documents as may be necessary or convenient to evidence the HOME-ARP Loan, including, without limitation, al Loan Agreement and al Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (collectively, the "Loan Documents"). FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary oft this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to execute, to attest, to seal, and to acknowledge and deliver, as applicable, the Loan Documents, int form and substance approved by the Solicitor to the Authority and such officers of the Authority, the execution and delivery thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval oft the FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Director, Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer and Secretary of this Authority, as appropriate, are each, acting alone, authorized and directed to proceed promptly with the undertakings herein contemplated and deemed to be necessary or appropriate and to take any and all actions, and to execute all such documents, as may be necessary or desirable to effect FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Authority approves, ratifies, and confirms all action heretofore taken by officers and other persons on behalf of this Authority in connection  Loan Documents by the Authority.  the transactions provided for herein.  with the undertakings herein contemplated.  Other Business: Mr. Fisher noted that the next regular meeting of the Board of the Redevelopment Authority oft the County of Lancaster is expected to be held Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the offices oft the Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, 28 Penn Square, Suite 100, immediately following the 4:00 p.m. meeting of the Lancaster County Land Bank Authority, and the The Board went into Executive Session on December 20, 2023 from 4:00 pm - 4:41 pm for potential  Lancaster County Housing Authority thereafter.  litigation.  The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 pm.  IkR N AG Beth A. Drexèr-DeGoede, Secretary  5