APPLICATION FOR SUN PRAIRIE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND (AHF)

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING

APPLICATION SUMMARY

APPLICANT NAME

MAILING ADDRESS

If P.O. Box, include Street Address on second line

TELEPHONE

LEGAL STATUS

PROJECT/PROGRAM CONTACT

Private, Non-Profit Private, Non-Profit (CHDO) For Profit Other: LLC, LLP, Sole Proprietor Federal EIN: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

WEBSITE

(if applicable)

E-MAIL ADDRESS

FUNDS REQUESTED: Please list the amount and source of funding for which you are applying.

TO TOTAL PROJECT COST

APPENDIX A

Signature of Applicant

Title

Printed Name Date

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Indicate the name, address, and parcel number where the Project will be located. Attach maps to the application indicating the location of the proposed project.

Project Address:

Parcel Number:

Project Type:

New Construction

Acquisition/Rehab

Total # of Units:

Number of Affordable Units <80% AMI:

Number of Affordable Units <50% AMI:

B. ZONING AND LAND USE: Provide the current zoning classifications of the site and describe any changes in zoning, variances, special or conditional use permits, or other items that are needed to develop this proposal. Indicate if the project is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan or sub area plans.

C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Provide a detailed description of the project, including the impact of your proposed program on the community, key characteristics, and if applicable, targeted populations to be served. Examples of target populations can include BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrant, income-level, dis/ability, and/or individuals, households, and geographic clusters, etc.

D. REHABILITATION: For proposals that have identified a property that will require rehabilitation, summarize the scope of rehabilitation work.

E. DISPLACEMENT: Will any business, including churches and non-profit organizations, or residential tenants (owner or rental) be displaced temporarily or permanently? If so, please describe the relocation requirements, relocation plan and relocation assistance that you will implement or have started to implement.

F. GREEN TECHNOLOGIES/SUSTAINABILITY What is your organization’s track record of developing projects that incorporate extraordinary sustainable, energy efficient, and/or green building design techniques? Please describe how this proposed development will contribute to the City’s Sustainability Goals found in the City of Sun Prairie Task Force on Sustainability Report (2021) (page 8).

G. TIMELINE AND MILESTONES: List the estimated/target completion dates associated with the following activities/benchmarks to illustrate the timeline of how your proposal will be implemented.

LOCATION

H. NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES: Describe the neighborhood in which the project will be located noting access to public transit; social, recreational, educational, commercial, and health facilities and services; and other municipal facilities and services.

I. SITE SELECTION: Explain why this site was chosen and how it helps the City to expand affordable housing opportunities where most needed. Describe the neighborhood and surrounding community.

J. SITE INFORMATION: Enter the site address(es), if known, of the proposed housing and answer the questions listed below for each site.

(Or Estimated) Appraised Value After Project Completion (Or Estimated) Purchase Price

Enter Address 1

Enter Address 2

Enter Address 3

DEVELOPMENT TEAM & PARTNERSHIPS

K. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Describe the development team’s experience with developing or rehabilitating owner-occupied affordable housing. If limited experience, describe the collaboration or mentorship that will be available to support you.

L. PRIOR WORK: Has your organization ever performed work for the City of Sun Prairie? If yes, please specify scope of work:

M. LEASE-PURCHASE: If proposing a lease-purchase program, describe the team’s experience with lease-purchase programs. Describe how the development team will operate the program and waitlist. Identify if any prioritization will be a component of the program design. How will the agency help households or individuals on the waitlist qualify and prepare for the responsibilities of homeownership?

N. PROJECT TEAM: Identify all key roles in your project development team (i.e. architect, legal counsel, and any other key consultants, if known) and a main point of contact including name, phone number, and address for the person that will have primary responsibility for project management.

Main Point of Contact

O. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A conflict of interest may exist where an employee or close relative/family member has a connection to your business, and a third party may consider that this relationship may compromise the competitive process. Does any employee of your company have a possible conflict of interest with this process? Yes No If yes, please specify the following:

Employee Name:_______________________________ Employee Phone Number:____________________ Employee’s Relationship:______________________________________________________________________ P. PARTNERSHIPS: Briefly describe your connection to relevant systems, collaborations, and networks in the homeownership system? What is your group/agency’s role and how long have you been in this role? Identify any partnerships that have been or will be formed to ensure the success of the developments.

Q. HOMEOWNER ENGAGEMENT: Describe how your agency builds relationships and authentically engages with individuals and households served. Specifically include information on previous and new strategies to engage individuals or households (who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrant, low-to-moderate income, and/or have a dis/ability), into your agency’s operations and housing programs.

R. HOMEOWNER SUPPORT: Describe how your team will support prospective program participants and homebuyers to ensure their success as homeowners. Describe what programs and services, if any, will be made available to potential homebuyers. Describe financial literacy, home maintenance, credit builder programs or HUD-approved education counseling available to potential buyers pre- and post-purchase. Indicate the team member(s) primarily responsible for this service.

S. REFERENCES: Please list at least three municipal/financing references who can speak to your work on similar projects completed by your team.

PROJECT FINANCING

T. BUDGET SUMMARY: Indicate the sources and uses of all funds for this project.

The City expects agencies to leverage additional funds for each project. Describe the capacity of your agency to secure the total financing necessary to complete your proposed project (i.e. list financial commitments already secured or partnerships already obtained with other funding sources).

TOTAL

U. FUNDS NEEDED: In the space below, please describe why Sun Prairie AHF funds are needed to ensure the viability of this project.