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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55C - CALHOME PROGRAM APPLICATION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: ~ ~ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: OCTOBER 3, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED CALHOME PROGRAM APPLICATION o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For J f2tija ITY ANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution approving submission of an application to California Department of Housing and Community Development $500,000 under the CalHome Program. the for 2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to execute the application and all documents relating thereto. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving submission of an application to California Department of Housing and Community Development $500,000 under the CalHome Program. the for 2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to execute the application and all documents relating thereto. By a vote of 5:0 at its Regular Meeting of September 20, 2005. DISCUSSION The CalHome Program is a multi-faceted homeowners hip and rehabilitation program created by the State of California that utilizes monies made available by the passage of Proposition 46 in 2002. Its purpose is to make funds available to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations for a variety of programs that benefit low- and very low-income households. The City of Santa Ana was previously awarded $350,000 in 2001 and $500,000 in 2004 to implement rehabilitation and replacement manufactured housing loan programs. The first grant has been fully 55C-1 CalHome Program Application October 3, 2005 Page 2 utilized, and thirty-seven percent of the second grant has been committed to projects. The California Department of Housing and Community Development recently announced the availability of an additional $25 million through the CalHome Program. Under the proposed application, the City of Santa Ana is requesting $500,000 to provide additional funds for the CalHome Rehabili tation and Replacement Housing Program. If awarded, the grant will be used to fund rehabilitation loans to qualified owners of single- family homes and mobile homes located in the Ci ty of Santa Ana. Loan funds will be used to correct unsafe, unhealthy or unsanitary conditions in both single-family homes and mobile homes. The grant would also be used to fund the Replacement Manufactured Housing component of the City's existing program. FISCAL IMPACT By submitting this application, the City of Santa Ana will be eligible to receive up to $500,000 in grant funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. ~ tt 1J/dL patricia C. Whitaker Executive Director Community Development Agency PCW!TG/mlr H:\ACTIONS\2005 CC\CalHomeProgApp-l lO-3-05.doc 55C-2 08/26/05 lss RESOLUTION NO. 2005-094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The City of Santa Ana, a political subdivision of the State of California, wishes to apply for and receive an allocation of funds through the CalHome Program; and B. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (hereinafter referred to as "HCD") has issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") for the CalHome program established by Chapter 84, Statutes of 2000 (SB 166 Alarcon), and codified in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 59650) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (the "statutes"). Pursuant to the statute, HCD is authorized to approve funding allocations utilizing monies made available by the State Legislature to the CalHome program, subject to the terms and conditions of the statute and the CalHome Program Regulations adopted by HCD on August 15, 2003; and C. The City of Santa Ana wishes to submit an application to obtain from HCD an allocation of CalHome funds in the amount of $500,000.00. Section 2. The City of Santa Ana shall submit to HCD an application to participate in the CalHome Program in response to the NOFA which will request a funding allocation to provide rehabilitation and replacement housing loans to owner/occupants of both mobile homes and single family homes located in the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. If the application for funding is approved, the City of Santa Ana hereby agrees to use the CalHome funds for eligible activities in the manner presented in the application as approved by HCD and in accordance with program guidelines cited above. It also may execute any and all other instruments necessary or required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program. Resolution No. 2005-094 Page 1 of 3 55C-3 Section 4. The City of Santa Ana authorizes the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to execute in the name of the City of Santa Ana, the application required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program, and any amendments thereto. Section 5. The Executive Director of the Community Development Agency is appointed as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to agreements, amendments and all other documents required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program, and any amendments thereto. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of ,2005. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Resolution No. 2005-094 Page 2 of 3 55C-4 08/26/05 lss CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-094 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of Council City of Santa Resolution No. 2005-094 Page 3 of 3 55C-5 55C-6