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SKHHP Advisory Board
September 4, 2025
3:30 – 5:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89734407973?pwd=cnlISFU4dXFJaFN5TGIwTWlxZHlNZz09
Meeting ID: 897 3440 7973
Password: 981696
Phone: 253-215-8782
Time Agenda
3:30 Welcome / Introductions / Opening
3:35 August 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes
3:40 SKHHP Executive Board August Meeting Update
3:45 SKHHP 2026 Work Plan – Goal 3 and 4
4:00 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Underwriting Addendum
4:20 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Application Overview
4:40 SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Evaluation Form
5:20 Updates / Announcements
-SKHHP Legislative Forum on September 19 at 1:00 PM
5:30 Closing
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SKHHP Advisory Board Meeting
August 7, 2025
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dorsol Plants called the meeting to order at 3:37 PM.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Advisory Board members present: Kent Hay, Phoebe Anderson-Kline, Rumi Takahashi, Hamdi
Abdulle, Angela Weikel, Jessica de Barros, Dr. Damarys Espinoza, Kathleen Hosfeld.
Other attendees: Dorsol Plants, SKHHP.
II. JUNE 5, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Kent Hay motioned to approve the June 5, 2025 minutes, seconded by Kathleen Hosfeld.
Motion was approved. (8-0)
IV. SKHHP HOUSING CAPITAL FUND CRITERIA AND PRIORITIES
Dorsol Plants reviewed the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund Guidelines' eligibility criteria and
funding priorities with the Board.
V. SKHHP 2026 WORK PLAN – GOAL 1 AND 2
Dorsol Plants presented Goals 1 and 2 from the SKHHP 2026 Work Plan and Budget to the
Board.
VI. UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Angela Weikel invited the Board to attend a King County Housing Resource Collective (KC
HRC) meeting at Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) on Wednesday, August 13th,
from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about both ODMF and
KC HRC.
Dorsol Plants invited the Board to the Joint Planners and Developer’s Meeting on August 18
which will feature Rep. Adam Smith.
Dorsol Plants informed the Board that the Executive Board will hold a State Legislative Forum
on September 19, 2025, in place of the regular monthly meeting. The purpose of the forum is to
invite the state delegation to learn about SKHHP's affordable housing work in South King
County. The Advisory Board is encouraged to attend the event and help share SKHHP's
accomplishments.
VI. CLOSING/ADJOURN
Dorsol Plants adjourned the meeting at 4:53 PM.
____________________________
Dorsol Plants, Program Coordinator
September Meeting
Dorsol Plants, SKHHP Program
Coordinator
September 4, 2025
SKHHP Advisory Board
Main business street decorated for Cornucopia Festival, Kent, ca. 1946.
Photo courtesy Tacoma Public Library
SKHHP 2026 Work Plan: Goal 3 & Goal 4
Pacific Cost Condensed Milk Company building in downtown Kent, ca. 1900.
Photo courtesy Greater Kent Historical Society
2026 Work Plan Goal 3: Serve as an advocate for South King
County.
Actions Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
11. Work collaboratively with public funders at the state and local levels to increase
alignment and promote shared affordable housing goals and equitable geographic
distribution of resources.
••
12. Coordinate with the Advisory Board in collaboration with housing organizations and
stakeholder groups to provide education and engagement opportunities for elected
officials and community members.
•
13. Represent SKHHP at relevant local and regional meetings and forums that help
advance SKHHP’s mission and provide a voice for increasing access to safe, healthy,
and affordable housing in South King County.
•
2026 Work Plan Goal 3: Serve as an advocate for South King
County.
Actions Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
14. Connect affordable housing developers with property owners who intend to sell
naturally occurring affordable housing in coordination with member cities.
•
15. Meet with legislators as opportunities arise to inform about SKHHP’s mission, goals,
and the Housing Capital Fund and host a legislative forum (odd numbered years).
•
16. Organize a tour of affordable housing sites in South King County with priority given
to visiting Housing Capital Fund supported projects (even numbered years).
•
2026 Work Plan Goal 4: Manage operations and administration.
Actions Priority of Actions
••• = Higher
•• = Medium
• = Lower
17. Develop annual work plan and budget.•••
18. Generate and distribute quarterly progress reports to SKHHP Executive Board and
member jurisdictions.
•••
19. Work with administering agency to maintain records and produce regular financial
reports for the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund and SKHHP Operating Account.
•••
20. Organize and host monthly Executive and Advisory Board public meetings.•••
21. Establish and implement monitoring and compliance process to ensure Housing
Capital Fund projects maintain affordability for tenants.
•••
22. Maintain and update the SKHHP website.••
2025 Housing Capital Fund Underwriting
Addendum
Flooding in Downtown Kent, ca. 1933.
Photo courtesy Greater Kent Historical Society
Underwriting Standards
•Underwriting serves as the primary mechanism for assessing, mitigating, and managing risks to lenders (like SKHHP).
•King County Public Funders developed underwriting standards this funding round as addendum
•King County
•Seattle
•ARCH
•SKHHP
•Provides applicant a set of financial assumptions to include in pro forma
•Projects may appear more costly – intent is to have clearer picture of actual cost of development
Underwriting Standards – Snapshot
2025 Housing Capital Fund Applications
Meeker Ave, Kent, WA ca. 1907.
Photo courtesy MOHAI
Background
•SKHHP members pool resources from SHB 1406, HB 1590,
and the general fund for affordable housing construction and
preservation/rehabilitation
•ILA for pooling sales tax receipts to administer funds under
RCW 82.14.530 and RCW 82.14.540
2025 Funding Round
SHB 1406 $922,000 HB 1590 $2,552,000 $3,474,000
2025 Housing Capital Fund Schedule
3 Sep. 2025
Applications Due
4 Sep. 2025
Advisory Board Application Work Session
2 Oct. 2025
Advisory Board Application Review
17 Oct. 2025
Executive Board Application Update
6 Nov. 2025
Advisory Board Final Recommendation
21 Nov. 2025
Executive Board Adopt Funding Recommendation
Conflict of Interest
“A potential conflict of interest arises when a
board member stands to benefit from an
action the Advisory Board takes or has
another interest that impairs, or could be
seen to impair, the independence or
objectivity of the Advisory Board. The
minutes of any board meeting at which a
matter involving a conflict of interest or
potential conflict of interest was discussed
or voted upon shall include: the name of the
interested party and the nature of the
interest, and the decision as to whether the
interest presented a conflict of interest.”
Workers Cleaning Cabbages ca. 1925.
Photo courtesy MOHAI
2025 Applications Received
Applicant and Project Location # of Units Project Type Amount
Requested
Archdiocesan Housing Authority –
Franciscan Apartments
Burien 39 Preservation Rental $2,500,000
African Community Housing &
Development – African Diaspora
Cultural Anchor Village
SeaTac 129 New Construction Rental $3,500,000
St Stephen Housing Association –
Steele House
Renton 6 New Construction Rental $1,820,850
Mental Health Housing Foundation –
Steel Lake
Federal Way 20 New Construction Rental $1,500,000
Bellwether Housing – Renton Sage Renton 284 Preservation Rental $1,210,102
Multi-Service Center – Maple Lanes
Estates
Kent 16 Preservation Rental $922,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE: HB 1590 $2,552,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE: SHB 1406 $922,000
Application Notes
Bellwether - Renton Sage: Signed Board Resolution and approval to release Form 990 will be provided after the September 11 Board meeting. Drafts are available for review.
MSC - Maple Lanes Estates: Signed Board Resolution will be provided in October after their Board reconvenes.
AHA - Franciscan Apartments: Mold test results requirement was waived. Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) testing is to be completed prior to construction if the project is funded by SKHHP.