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Docusign Envelope ID: FD5C7379-80E0-4E70-9BF1-874E09CBCE19 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SEAT PLEASANT SPECIAL SESSION WEDNESDAY, September 10, 2025 8:00P.M. 1. OPENING 1.1.1 Call to Order Council President Higgs called the meeting to order at 8:04p.m. 1.2 Roll Call Present: Council President Monica Higgs, Councilmember Garry A. Jones, Councilmember Ashley Kearney (Late Arrival), Councilmember Hope Love (Late Arrival), Council Vice President Shireka McCarthy, Councilmember Gerald Raynor, Sr., and Councilmember Kizzie Scott Staff: Dashaun N. Ball, City Clerk, Carlah Crump, Deputy City Clerk, Demetrious Harris, Interim City Manager, Kyrthlyn Rhoda, Grants Manager. 2. PRESENTATION 2.1. None. 3. MEETING TOPIC 3.1. None. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS 4.1. None. 5. LEGISLATION 5.1. Resolution R-26-05 Approval of an Application for, and Receipt of, Financing for a Grant from the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust For 420 69th Place, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 o Ms. Rhoda gave an overview of the affordable housing project along the Blue Line Corridor and stated the following: o The city received funding in 2019 and 2020 for construction costs, specifically for 6224 Foote Street and 420 69th Place in 2020. o Due to increased construction costs after the pandemic, the city allocated the funding primarily to Foote Street. Page 1 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: FD5C7379-80E0-4E70-9BF1-874E09CBCE19 o The funding will be used for permits, civil engineering, and related pre- development costs (refer to the email for further details). o The total grant requested is $74,500, and the application requires sixteen attachments, one of which is the Resolution. o The grant specifically requires the development of affordable housing, in line with the former Strategic Plan goals. o The project will install Energy Star Next Gen amenities, ensuring energy- efficient features that will reduce utility costs for the residents. o The application is specifically for pre-development costs. If the city is awarded the funding, the city will proceed with the bidding process for the construction grant. o The grant is only good for a year. o Councilmember Higgs inquired if matching funds from the city were required. o Ms. Rhoda clarified that the grant is a 90% grant, with the remaining 10% ($7,500 for construction management) to be provided by the city. o Mr. Harris confirmed that the $7,500 matching funds could be covered by the City’s existing budget, either from the City Administration's contractual services or from the Grounds Maintenance budget. He stated that these funds are available without requiring a new allocation. o Mr. Harris stated that he was not aware the grant required a resolution and apologized for the last-minute request. o Councilmember Kearney inquired about the cost, emphasizing that it should not be an issue, as the city covers the cost of the grounds. She noted that the budget had been prepared based on expected outcomes, and this was not a part of the budget. Will there be a replacement for this or is it coming from surplus funds? o Mr. Harris stated that the additional cost would not impact on the budget. If necessary, he stated he could offset the cost by reducing the administration contractor services. o Councilmember Kearney inquired if there will be recurring cost? o Ms. Rhoda stated that this is a one-time cost. o Mr. Harris stated that the energy efficiency component will assist with closing on the third property. Page 2 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: FD5C7379-80E0-4E70-9BF1-874E09CBCE19 o Councilmember Kearney inquired if this would have an impact on the list of the properties provided to LISC. o Ms. Rhoda stated that the properties provided to list were for vacant lots and this will not impact on those properties. o Councilmember Jones inquired about the total amount of the grant. o Ms. Rhoda stated that the city acquired the property for $2,000 and had received a grant to have the property demolished. o Ms. Rhoda stated that she had initially requested $74,500 but would now be requesting $75,500. The grant is for predevelopment costs. o Councilmember Kearney stated that this is a great idea, and she wanted to know the reason for the increase to $75,500. o Ms. Rhoda stated that the request was associated with the permit cost and not based upon the city’s required contribution. o A Motion to approved Resolution R-26-05 with amendments Motion by Gerald Raynor Sr, second by Ashley Kearney. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Monica Higgs, Hope Love, Gerald Raynor Sr, Shireka McCarthy, Ashley Kearney, Garry A Jones Abstain: Kizzie Scott 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 None. 7. ANOUNCEMENTS 7.1 Special Session, Virtually, Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:00p.m., Meeting Link details can be found on the city's website. 7.2 Regular Work Session, Monday, October 6, 2025, Seat Pleasant City Hall- Council Chambers, 6301 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant, MD at 6:00p.m. Hybrid and by Zoom Video at 6:00pm. Meeting Link details will be on the city's website. 7.3 MML Fall Conference Excellence in Leadership, Sunday, October 12-Tuesday, October 14, 2025, The Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD. 7.4 Public Session, Monday, October 13, 2025, Hybrid and by Zoom Webinar at 7:00p.m., Meeting Link details are available on the city's website, 6301 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant, MD. Page 3 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: FD5C7379-80E0-4E70-9BF1-874E09CBCE19 7.5 Seat Pleasant Police Department Trunk or Treat, Friday, October 31, 2025, Goodwin Park, 311 68th St., Seat Pleasant, MD 20743 from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. 8. ADJOURN 8.1 Adjourn – Meeting adjourned at 8:37pm Submitted by, Dashaun N. Ball, CPM, MMC City Clerk Page 4 of 4