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Home My WebLink AboutKrausAntonia Affidavit Disclosure 2015 N S I �G cHIGP CITY OF LANSING---BOARD OF ETHICS February 16, 2015 Antonia Kraus Dear Ms. Kraus: Thank you for submitting an Affidavit of Disclosure. At its regular meeting held on February 10, 2015, the Board of Ethics made the following determination: Your disclosure complies with the disclosure requirement in the City of Lansing Ethics Ordinance and is received and placed on file by the Board. Further, based on the information you provided, the Board finds no violation of the City of Lansing Ethics Ordinance, and your submission of this information in consideration of a potential appearance of a conflict is appreciated. If you have any questions with regard to this determination, please feel free to contact me. My office number is (517) 483-4131. Sincerely, Chris Swope, CMMC, CMC Lansing City Clerk Lansing City Clerk's Office Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695 517-483-4131 • 517-377-0068 FAX www.lansingmi.gov/clerk 9 clerk@lansingmi.gov N S j tR E C E I V r) CITY OFLANSINGf.`-,�;':i '� AFFIDAVIT OF DISCLOSURE CHIG4� TO: CITY CLERK, DATE: 1 CITY ATTORNEY or BOARD OF ETHICS I make the following disclosure under oath: (Name) PLEASE CHECK THE BOX AND FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE BLANKS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Yes No 1. � ❑ I am an ❑elected or qAppointed ❑ officer or❑ employee of the City of Lansing holding the position of2rt ^,�-�� in the Vs\C�,rtVNCe- Department ❑ o' I am an immediate family member related to an elected or appointed officer or employee of the City of Lansing named holding the position of in the Department ❑ 53' 1 am a Business Associate of an elected or appointed officer or employee of the City of Lansing named holding the position of in the Department. 2. ❑ 1�1' I may derive income or benefit directly or indirectly from the bidding of, negotiation of, solicitation of or entry into a contract with the City or from and City action detailed below. (Charter 5-505.1) q/ ❑ I may have a conflict between a personal interest and the public interest, the nature of which is disclosed below. (Charter 5-505.2) [Chapter 290.04(I) of the Code of Ordinances] ❑ o' 1 may have a financial interest in a matter proposed to be acted upon by the City of Lansing as described below. [Chapter 290.04(I) of the Code of Ordinances] ❑ I make this disclosure because of a possible appearance that I may be in violation of or in conflict with the City of Lansing Ethics Ordinance as provided for in the Code of Ordinances and in the City Charter. 3. M City of Lansing position is: Full-time ❑ Part-time (less than 25 hours/wk) ❑ Unpaid 4. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL YOUR REASON(S)FOR SUBMITTING THIS DISCLOSURE AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU THINK A CONFLICT MAY/MAY NOT EXIST. 0_\A,._A U`D o C e VM e r4LLC ve- C_�Ck n e o t�-v\n (— I hereby certify that this disclosure is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. The foregoing Affidavit of Disclosure was executed on this �l day of 20 ,Z,//r v Signed State of Michigan, County of Z!251da - Subscribed and sworn to before me this day o 920 YONiCA?WMiWMKI Notary Public/or Deputy Clerk Y STAn ap wcmGm .��-�- County, Michigan WoRmcouffly W lbo"'a 17.2m My Commission Expires: Await rQarrrdemaw EAST LANSING HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CAPITAL AREA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP HOAP* -The Homeownership Opportunity Assistance Rehabilitation Assistance for East Lansing Program funds the gap between a lender's required Homeowners* upfront investment and the borrower's available funds • Rehabilitation assistance, up to $24,000, is available • Down payment assistance up to $20,000 to address eligible repairs/replacements that address • Rehabilitation assistance, up to $5,000, per unit for code compliance issues, energy efficiency, major allowable repairs home systems and items that improve the home's • Up to a$5,000 grant for lead paint hazard reduction. maintenance and livability • Second mortgages are forgiven incrementally at up to 50% over a 7 year period Buyer Program Participation requirements: ADR* -The Acquisition/Development/Resale Program allows CAHP to acquire strategically placed homes, Home must be in the program's targeted area (see rehabilitate'them and resell for the home's appraised back) value Household income must be between 40% and 80% of area median income (see below) • Down payment assistance is available up to$25,000 1%of purchase price is the minimum required • Assistance becomes a second mortgage that is investment from buyer's own funds forgiven incrementally over 10 years Deed restriction recorded to require the home remain • Homes are listed on the CAHP website as they owner-occupied for 30 years (SHOP is15 years) become available. Second mortgage payments are deferred at 0% interest until forgiven or home is resold • Homeownership counseling required Avondale Square* - Like the ADR program, CAHP will Limited funding is available and programs are offered build homes in Avondale Square and sell them for the on a first come, first served basis appraised value • Down payment assistance available up to$25,000 • New floor plans now available with prices starting at *Program Income Guidelines: $144,200 for qualified buyers • Homes will be pre-sold, allowing buyers to select floor Low/Moderate Income requirements (asterisked plans and colors/style and finish material programs) are based on 80% of the Area Median • Assistance becomes a second mortgage that is Income for Ingham County. Other restrictions may forgiven incrementally over 10 years apply. • 2013 maximum household income, based on family size: EHOP—The Employer Home Ownership Program provides assistance to any employee of the City of East 1 -$35,950 4-$51,350 Lansing or MSU who chooses to purchase a home in an 2-$41,100 5-$55,500 approved neighborhood 3-$46,250 6-$59,600 • Down payment assistance of$5,000 • Assistance becomes a second mortgage that is forgiven incrementally For more information visit our website at www.capitalareahousing.org, email us at mdroste(cD-capitalareahousing.org or give us a call at (517) 332-HOME. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: N N .. .. WX FRANKLIN STREET, CHC A CAPITAL AREA HOUSING PARTNERSHIPAGENCI' Homebuyer Education Foreclosure Intervention Counseling Individual or group classes aimed at preparing future Assistance with navigating mortgage modification and homeowners for successful home purchase pre-foreclosure process. • HUD/MSHDA approved counseling classes and Individual counseling is provided primarily for persons trainers living in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties. • Course completion required for most home buyer Counseling includes information and application financial assistance programs assistance on the 'Making Home Affordable' • 97% of course attendees were extremely modification program and the 'Step Forward satisfied/satisfied with the information presented and Michigan'program, aimed at helping Michigan would recommend it to others homeowners hold onto their homes. Our next workshop is currently scheduled from 8:30-4:30 IDA — Individual Development ACCOUntS at 1290 Deerpath Lane in East Lansing on: Saturday, January 17, 2015 IDA is a savings program that matches individual savings with program 'match money'. Individual Pre-Purchase Personal savings of a minimum of$1,000 in an Counseling account established for the program can be matched with: Credit/Financial counseling aimed at preparing $3,000 for the purchase of a home individuals/families for a mortgage $2,000 for higher education or the start of a new business. • Individual counseling provided to address outstanding Successful graduation from the program includes credit issues and complete and work with a budget goal formulation, financial literacy training, credit • This course is a prerequisite to individual pre- counseling, pre-purchase counseling(for home purchase counseling. buyers) and/or an approved business plan. Financial Capability Training Applications for participation are available by calling 517.482.8708, visiting our office at 618 Seymour, Group and individual classes focused on building Lansing, MI 48933 or by sending an email to: positive financial habits. LeighAnna Beach at leighanna.beach(Dfschc.org • Classes scheduled quarterly, covering money Or management strategies, savings, budgeting, credit, Jerry Smith at jerry.smith(cD.fschc.org identity theft, predatory lending and insurance Or Mikki Droste at mdroste(o),car)italareahousing.org For more information visit our website at www.fschc.ora flzotll