RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO APPLY AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated November 26, 2024 (“NOFA”), for the Homekey+ Program (“Homekey+” or “Program”).
WHEREAS, HCD issued the NOFA for Homekey+ grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.3 (Assem. Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg.
Sess.), § 20.); Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.5 (Assem. Bill No. 531 (2023- 2024 Reg. Sess.); Section 14184.402 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 5891.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; and Round 5 and 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) grant program. (Assem. Bill No. 129 (Chapter 40, Statutes 2023) and Assem. Bill No. 166 (Chapter 48, Statutes 2024), respectively; and
WHEREAS, HCD is authorized to administer Homekey+ pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code. Homekey+ funding allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the HCD- approved standard agreement amendment 213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey+ Program; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2025 CITY adopted Resolution 030-2025 authorizing City of Bakersfield (herein “CITY” or “APPLICANT”) to jointly apply for Homekey+ grant funds with Community Action Partnership of Kern, (“CAPK”); and
WHEREAS, HCD requested that an updated resolution be executed authorizing additional requirements by CITY; and
WHEREAS, this resolution will supersede Resolution 030-2025 in its entirety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. APPLICANT is hereby authorized and directed to submit a joint Application to HCD with CAPK in response to the NOFA, and to jointly apply for Homekey+ grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $35,000,000.
2. If the Application is approved, APPLICANT is hereby authorized to submit a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $35,000,000, to the City Council for consideration, along with any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey+ funds from HCD and to participate in the Homekey+ Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Homekey+ Documents”).
3. APPLICANT acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the approved Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.
4. City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute the Application and the Homekey+ Documents on behalf of CITY for participation in the Homekey+ Program.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on __________________, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO CLERK
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED _________________
By: _______________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
CITY ATTORNEY
By: ____________________________
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney