INTERIM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LOCATED AT 2350 FIFTH STREET
Summary
Today we will discuss the following four reports related to development of Dignity Village:
Gap funding totaling $5,055,995 for the development of the project, purchase of the site, and contingency for Dignity Village supportive homeless housing project. Authorization of a five year, $10,745,844, agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to operate Interim Supportive Housing for Dignity Village; and approval to appropriate $2,555,844 in Homekey 2.0 grant funds to help fund the operations. A Public Hearing to receive comments on the Proposed Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan; and adoption of resolution authorizing the submission of an Application for additional PLHA funds, and appropriating the additional funds. Authorization to appropriate $2,350,000 in HOME ARP funds for capitalized reserves for the operation of the project.
Project Partners
City is the sponsor of the project.
Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission owns the land.
DignityMoves serves as the project development manager. It manages the architect, general contractor, and other project consultants toward the successful completion of the project.
Five Keys Schools and Programs will serve as the onsite service provider and property manager. Five Keys also serves as the fiscal manager for the capital portion of the funding from the State, which is being use for construction costs.
The Project
Dignity Village will be a two story, 47 rooms Interim Supportive Housing project located at 2350 Fifth Street.
Each room will be approximately 168 square feet, with private, en suite bathrooms. The project will have community spaces, including:
a dining building,
community garden,
courtyard,
meeting rooms,
offices for support services staff, and
storage for clients' excess belongings.
Isometric
Floor Plan
Funding Gap
The Project currently has a approximate $5,055,995 funding gap. Approximately $4,055,995 related to the project.
Approximately 1,000,000 for purchase of the land and contingency.
Contributing Factors to Funding Gap
Initial project submitted for grant application highly conceptual. The project contingency permitted by HCD was limited to five percent of the total project costs.
Increased material costs, high inflation.
Supply chain challenges.
Unstable soil conditions causing unforeseen conditions. Need to change modular manufacture.
Appraisal and Contingency
Current Appraised Value of Parcel: $990,000 net of costs to bring utilities to the site.
Appraisal is being updated to reflect a significant increase in the cost of bringing utilities to the site.
The balance of these funds to be allocated to contingency
Operating Agreement
Five Keys Schools and Programs is the Service provider and recommended for:
A five year contract provide social services at and operate Dignity Village.
In an amount not to exceed $10,745,844.
Operating Agreement
Outreach
Intake and Assessment
Housing-Focused Case Management
Contracted Mental Health Provider
Benefits Advocacy and Assistance
Referrals and Coordination of Services
Wellness Checks
Support Groups
Social Events
Organized Activities
Security
Laundry
Transportation
Meals
Supervision
Good neighbor Policy Execution
Exit Planning and After-Care Services
Supportive services provided by Five Keys Schools and Programs will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Permanent Local Housing Allocation
•In July 2020, the City was awarded approximately $3.3 million in PLHA funds. •In August 2022, the PLHA application opened for new funding, representing a $706,713 aggregate increase from the amounts previously awarded. •Staff recommends that $1,000,000 be allocated to Dignity Village. • $161,853 from the newly available PLHA funds
• $838,147 from the funds previously allocated to the Alameda County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• All other funding allocations will remain unchanged.
•Staff is seeking authorization to submit the PLHA Application, amend the City’s Five-Year PLHA Plan, adopt the Amended Five-Year PLHA Plan, accept and appropriate PLHA funding
HOME American Rescue Program
•The City was awarded $2,350,000 of HOME-ARP funding from Alameda County. •The existing HOME Agreement with Alameda County has a maximum amount of HOME funds of $322,730, of which $304,662 must be allocated to projects and is in the City budget. •Staff proposes to accept and appropriate the combined $2,654,662 to be used for capitalized reserves at the Dignity Village project.
•Staff is seeking approval to authorize the Interim City Manager to accept and appropriate HOME-ARP funds in the amount of $2,350,000, and to amend the HOME Budget to increase the 2022 allocation of revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,350,000.
Recommendation
Approve $5,055,995 in gap funding for the development of the Dignity Village project, purchase of the site, and contingency for supportive homeless housing project.
Approve a five year, $10,745,844, agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs to provide social services at and operate Interim Supportive Housing called Dignity Village.
Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $2,555,844 in Homekey 2.0 grant funds to help fund the operation of the project.
Recommendation
Hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed PLHA Plan.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an Application for additional PLHA funds, and appropriating the additional funds. Authorize appropriation of $2,350,000 in HOME ARP funds for capitalized reserves for the operation of the project.