Agenda packet — El Centro City Council, September 2, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

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14.3.3 Net Payment - The net payment due CONTRACTOR shall be the above-mentioned subtotal from which shall be deducted retainage and the total amount of all previous payments made to CONTRACTOR.

14.3.4 Retention - A retention of five (5) percent of each approved progress payment will be withheld until the work is fifty (50) percent complete; then OWNER may, at its option, refund that portion of retainage held by OWNER that is in excess of five (5) percent of the total of the WORK done to date and thereafter continue to retain five (5) percent of the value of all approved progress payment requests subsequently submitted. When the Notice of Completion is issued, OWNER at its option, may refund any portion of the remaining retention.

14.3.5 Retainage From Payments - CONTRACTOR may elect to receive one hundred (100) percent of payments due under the Contract Documents from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by OWNER, by depositing securities of equivalent value with OWNER in accordance with the provisions of section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Such securities, if deposited by CONTRACTOR, shall be valued by OWNER, whose decision on valuation of the securities shall be final. Securities eligible for investment under this provision shall be limited to those listed in section 16430 of the Government Code, bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit or any other security mutually agreed to by CONTRACTOR and OWNER.

14.3.6 Reinstating Retention - OWNER may reinstate up to five (5) percent retention of the total of the WORK done if OWNER determines, at its discretion, that CONTRACTOR is not performing the WORK satisfactorily or there is other specific cause for such withholding.

14.3.7 Products Stored On and Off Site - Storage and payment for material supplies and/or equipment which will be incorporated into the WORK shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Requirements.

14.4 CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTY OF TITLE - CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all work, materials and equipment covered by an Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the WORK or not, will pass to OWNER at the time of Final Payment free and clear of all liens.

14.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT - Thirty (30) Days after presentation of undisputed and properly submitted Application for Payment, the amount will become due and when due will be paid by OWNER to CONTRACTOR.

Any payment request that is disputed or determined to be improper shall be returned to CONTRACTOR not later than seven (7) Days after receipt accompanied by documentation describing the reason(s) why the payment request is not proper.

Any progress payment not made within thirty (30) Days of an undisputed and properly submitted payment request will require OWNER to pay interest as provided by Public Contract Code section 20104.50.

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14.6 REJECT PAYMENT FOR DEFECTIVE WORK - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER may also refuse to recommend any such payment, or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or the results of subsequent inspections or tests, nullify any such payment previously recommended, to such extent as may be necessary in CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s opinion to protect OWNER from loss because:

14.6.1 The WORK is defective, or completed WORK has been damaged requiring correction or replacement,

14.6.2 The Contract Price has been reduced by written amendment or Change Order,

14.6.3 OWNER has been required to correct Defective Work or complete WORK in accordance with Article 13.

14.6.4 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER has actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in Article 15.

14.7 REJECTION OF PAYMENT BY OWNER - OWNER may refuse to make payment of the full amount recommended by CONSTRUCTION MANAGER because claims have been made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR’s performance of the WORK or liens have been filed in connection with the WORK or there are other items entitling OWNER to a credit against the amount recommended, but OWNER must give CONTRACTOR written notice within seven (7) Days (with a copy to CONSTRUCTION MANAGER) stating the reasons for such action.

14.8 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

14.8.1 When CONTRACTOR considers the WORK ready for its intended use CONTRACTOR shall notify CONSTRUCTION MANAGER in writing that the WORK is substantially complete.

CONTRACTOR shall attach to this notice a list of all work items that remain to be completed.

14.8.2 Within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and CONSTRUCTION MANAGER shall make an inspection of the WORK to determine the status of completion.

14.8.3 If CONSTRUCTION MANAGER does not consider the WORK substantially complete, or the list of remaining work items to be comprehensive, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will notify CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefore.

14.8.4 If CONSTRUCTION MANAGER considers the WORK substantially complete, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will prepare and deliver to OWNER a notice of Substantial Completion, which shall fix the date of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a tentative list of items to be completed or corrected before Final Payment. At the time of delivery of the notice of Substantial Completion, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a written recommendation as to division of responsibilities pending Final Payment between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation, Safety, maintenance, heat, utilities, insurance and warranties and guarantees.

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14.8.5 OWNER shall have the right to exclude CONTRACTOR from the WORK after the date of Substantial Completion, but OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct items on the list of remaining WORK items, or for warranty work.

14.9 PARTIAL UTILIZATION AND BENEFICIAL OCCUPANCY

14.9.1 Partial Utilization - OWNER shall have the right to utilize or place into service any item of equipment or other usable portion of the WORK which is substantially complete prior to completion of all of the WORK. Whenever OWNER plans to exercise said right, CONTRACTOR will be notified in writing with a notice of Partial Utilization signed by OWNER identifying the specific portion or portions of the WORK to be so utilized or otherwise placed into service.

Liquidated damages will not be affected.

14.9.2 Beneficial Occupancy - OWNER shall have the right to take control of the entire WORK if it is substantially completed. Whenever OWNER plans to exercise said right CONTRACTOR will be notified in writing with a notice of Beneficial Occupancy. Such use by OWNER will terminate liquidated damages.

14.9.3 Responsibility For Care and Maintenance - It shall be understood by CONTRACTOR that until Beneficial Occupancy or Partial Utilization notices are issued or start up begins, all responsibility for care and maintenance of all of the WORK shall be the responsibility of CONTRACTOR. Upon issuance of said written notice of Beneficial Occupancy or notice of Partial Utilization, OWNER will accept responsibility for the protection and maintenance of all such items or portions of the WORK described in the written notice.

14.9.4 CONTRACTOR Responsible For Completion - CONTRACTOR shall retain full responsibility for satisfactory completion of the WORK, regardless of whether a portion thereof has been partially utilized by OWNER.

14.10 FINAL INSPECTION - Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the entire WORK or an agreed portion thereof is complete, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will make a final inspection with OWNER and CONTRACTOR and will notify CONTRACTOR in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the WORK is incomplete or defective.

CONTRACTOR shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to complete such WORK or remedy such deficiencies.

14.11 FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT - After CONTRACTOR has completed all of the remaining work items referred to in Article 14, removed all temporary structures and utilities, cleared the site, delivered all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, Bonds, certificates of inspection, marked-up record documents and other documents, all as required by the Contract Documents, and after CONSTRUCTION MANAGER has indicated that the WORK is acceptable, CONTRACTOR may make application for Final Payment following the procedure for progress payments. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied by all documentation called for in the Contract Documents, together with complete and legally effective releases or waivers satisfactory to OWNER of all liens arising out of or filed in connection with the WORK. If CONTRACTOR has specific claims outstanding he shall restate these claims by

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stating the nature of the claim, the basis for entitlement and the estimated value of the claim.

CONTRACTOR shall specifically release OWNER from any other claims not renewed.

14.12 FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

14.12.1 If, on the basis of CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s observation of the WORK during construction and final inspection, and CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying documentation, all as required by the Contract Documents, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER is satisfied that the WORK has been completed and CONTRACTOR’s other obligations under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will, within fourteen (14) Days after receipt of the final Application for Payment, indicate in writing CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s recommendation of payment and present the Application for Payment to OWNER for payment. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will also prepare a Notice of Completion.

14.12.2 After acceptance of the WORK by OWNER, OWNER will make Final Payment to CONTRACTOR of the amount remaining after deducting all prior payments and all amounts to be kept or retained under the provisions of the Contract Documents. OWNER will sign the Notice of Completion and file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.

14.13 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

14.13.1 - Failure of CONTRACTOR to complete the WORK within the time allowed will result in damages being sustained by OWNER. For each consecutive calendar Day in excess of the time specified for completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall pay to OWNER, or have withheld from monies due it, the sum provided for in the Contract Documents.

14.13.2 Execution of the Agreement shall constitute agreement by OWNER and CONTRACTOR that specified liquidated damages is the minimum value of the costs and actual damage caused by failure of CONTRACTOR to complete the WORK within the allotted time; that such sum is liquidated damages and shall not be construed as a penalty, and that such sum will be deducted from Final Payment due CONTRACTOR if such delay in completion occurs.

14.14 PARTIAL RELEASE OF RETENTION AT SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, final completion of the WORK is significantly delayed and if CONSTRUCTION MANAGER so confirms, OWNER shall, upon receipt of CONTRACTOR’s final Application for Payment and recommendation of CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, and without terminating the Agreement, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the WORK fully completed and accepted. If the remaining balance to be held by OWNER for WORK not fully completed or corrected is less than the retainage stipulated in the Agreement, and if Bonds have been furnished as required in Article 5, the written consent of the surety to the payment of the balance due for that portion of the WORK fully completed and accepted shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR to CONSTRUCTION MANAGER with the Application for such payment. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing Final Payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims.

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14.15 WAIVER OF CLAIMS - The making and acceptance of Final Payment will constitute:

14.15.1 OWNER - A waiver of all claims by OWNER against CONTRACTOR, except claims arising from unsettled liens, from Defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to Article 14, from failure to comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special guarantees specified therein, or from CONTRACTOR’s continuing obligations under the Contract Documents; and

14.15.2 CONTRACTOR - A waiver of all claims by CONTRACTOR against OWNER other than those previously made in writing and still unsettled and specifically renewed in the Application for Payment.

14.16 RELEASE OF RETAINAGE AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS - After executing the necessary documents to initiate the lien period, and not more than thirty-five (35) Days thereafter (based on a thirty (30) Day lien filing period and five (5) Day processing time), OWNER will release to CONTRACTOR the retainage funds withheld pursuant to the Agreement, less any deductions to cover pending third-party claims and liquidated damages against CONTRACTOR.

14.17 CONTRACTOR’S CONTINUING OBLIGATION - CONTRACTOR’s obligation to perform and complete the WORK in accordance with the Contract Documents shall be absolute.

Neither recommendation of any progress or Final Payment by CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, nor the issuance of a Notice of Completion, nor any payment by OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents, nor any use or occupancy of the WORK or any part thereof by OWNER, nor any act of acceptance by OWNER nor any failure to do so, nor any review of a Shop Drawing or sample submittal, will constitute an acceptance of work not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of CONTRACTOR’s obligation to perform the WORK in accordance with the Contract Documents.

14.18 TERMINATION OF LIABILITY OF OWNER - The acceptance by CONTRACTOR of final payment referred to in Article 14 herein, shall be a release of OWNER and CONSTRUCTION MANAGER from all claims of liability to CONTRACTOR for anything done or furnished for, or relating to, the WORK or for any act or neglect of OWNER or of any person relating to or affecting the WORK, except demands against OWNER for the remainder, if any, of the amounts kept or retained under the provisions of Article 14 herein; and excepting pending, unresolved claims renewed with the final Application for Payment.

ARTICLE 15 -- SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION

15.1 SUSPENSION OF WORK BY OWNER - OWNER, acting through CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, may, at any time and without cause, suspend the WORK or any portion thereof for a period of not more than ninety (90) Days by notice in writing to CONTRACTOR.

CONTRACTOR shall resume the WORK on receipt from CONSTRUCTION MANAGER of a notice of resumption of WORK. CONTRACTOR may submit a request for a change in the Contract Price or of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to the suspension as provided in Articles 11 and 12.

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15.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES

15.2.1 If a discovery is made of an archaeological or paleontological interest, CONTRACTOR shall immediately cease operations in the area of the discovery and shall not continue until ordered by CONSTRUCTION MANAGER. This suspension of work may exceed the ninety (90) Day limit without creating a CONTRACTOR right to terminate the Agreement. When resumed, operations within the area of the discovery shall be as directed by CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.

15.2.2 Discoveries which may be encountered may include, but not be limited to, dwelling sites, stone implements or other artifacts, animal bones, human bones, fossils or any item with culturally significance.

15.2.3 CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an extension of time and compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.

15.3 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT BY OWNER FOR CAUSE

15.3.1 In the event of default by CONTRACTOR, OWNER shall give fourteen (14) Days written notice to CONTRACTOR of OWNER’s intent to terminate the Agreement and provide CONTRACTOR opportunity to remedy the conditions constituting the default.

15.3.2 CONTRACTOR Default - It shall be considered a default by CONTRACTOR when CONTRACTOR:

15.3.2.1 Declares bankruptcy, becomes insolvent, assigns its assets for the benefit of its creditors, or is unable to pay debts as they become due;

15.3.2.2 Fails to provide materials or workmanship meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents, and fails to correct the Defective Work as required by Article 13;

15.3.2.3 Disregards or violates provisions of the Contract Documents or CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s instructions;

15.3.2.4 Fails to prosecute the WORK according to the approved progress schedule;

15.3.2.5 Fails to provide a qualified superintendent, competent workers or materials or equipment meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents;

15.3.2.6 Fails to maintain license or insurance.

15.3.3 If CONTRACTOR fails to remedy the conditions constituting default within the time allowed, OWNER may then issue the notice of termination.

15.3.4 In the event the Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article 15, OWNER may take possession of the WORK and may complete the WORK by whatever method or means OWNER may select. The cost of completing the WORK shall be deducted from the balance which would

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have been due CONTRACTOR had the Agreement not been terminated and the WORK completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. If such cost exceeds the balance which would have been due, CONTRACTOR shall pay the excess amount to OWNER. If such cost is less than the balance which would have been due, CONTRACTOR shall not have claim to the difference.

15.4 RIGHTS OF OWNER PRESERVED - Where CONTRACTOR’s services have been so terminated by OWNER, the termination will not affect any rights or remedies of OWNER against CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of monies due CONTRACTOR by OWNER will not release CONTRACTOR from liability.

15.5 TERMINATION BY OWNER FOR JUST CAUSE - OWNER may terminate the Contract for just cause at its own discretion or when conditions encountered during the WORK make it impossible or impractical to proceed, or when OWNER is prevented from proceeding with the Agreement by act of God, by law or by official action of a public authority.

15.5.1 Termination for Convenience of OWNER

15.5.1.1 Termination of CONTRACTOR’s Performance of WORK - OWNER may terminate, subject to the express terms and conditions set forth below, CONTRACTOR’s performance of work under this Agreement, in whole or, from time to time, in part, if OWNER’s City Council does not appropriate sufficient monies to fund the Agreement. The City Manager shall terminate on behalf of OWNER by delivering to CONTRACTOR a notice of termination, in writing, specifying the extent of termination and the effective date

15.5.1.2 Notice of Termination - After receipt of the notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by OWNER’s City Manager, CONTRACTOR shall immediately proceed as follows:

15.5.1.2.1 Stop WORK immediately or as specified in the notice;

15.5.1.2.2 Immediately place no further subcontracts for materials, services or facilities, except as necessary to complete any authorized, continued portion of the Agreement;

15.5.1.2.3 Immediately terminate all subcontracts to the extent they relate to the WORK terminated;

15.5.1.2.4 With approval by OWNER’s City Manager, settle all outstanding obligations arising from the termination of subcontracts, the approval of which will be final for purposes of this clause;

15.5.1.2.5 As directed by OWNER’s City Manager, transfer the title and deliver to OWNER, completed or partially completed drawings, plans, calculations, Specifications and any other documents and records that, if the Agreement has been completed, would be required to be furnished to OWNER;

15.5.1.2.6 Complete performance of the WORK not terminated;

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15.5.1.2.7 Take any action that may be necessary, or that OWNER’s City Manager may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to the Contract Documents that is in the possession of CONTRACTOR and in which OWNER has or may acquire an interest.

15.5.1.3 Removal of CITY Property - CONTRACTOR may request OWNER to remove OWNER’s property or enter into an agreement for its storage. Within sixty (60) Days, OWNER will accept title of property and remove it or enter into a storage agreement.

15.5.1.4 Termination Settlement - After termination, CONTRACTOR shall submit a final termination settlement proposal to OWNER’s City Manager in the form and with the certification prescribed by OWNER’s City Manager. CONTRACTOR shall submit the proposal promptly, but not later than six (6) months from the effective date of termination, unless extended in writing, by OWNER’s City Manager upon written request of CONTRACTOR within this six (6) month period. However, if OWNER’s City Manager determines that the facts justify it, a termination settlement proposal may be received and acted on after six (6) months or any extension. If CONTRACTOR fails to submit the proposal within the time allowed, OWNER may, in good faith, determine, on the basis of information available, the fair and reasonable amount, if any, due CONTRACTOR as a result of the termination and pay the amount determined. If CONTRACTOR does not agree that the amount determined by OWNER’s City Manager is fair and reasonable, and if CONTRACTOR gives notice of such disagreement to OWNER in accordance with this paragraph of the Agreement within thirty (30) Days of receipt of payment, then the amount due shall be as fixed in a court of law.

15.5.1.5 Payment for CONTRACTOR Due to Termination - Subject to the above paragraph, CONTRACTOR and OWNER’s City Manager may agree upon the whole or any part of the amount to be paid because of the termination. The amount may include a reasonable allowance for profit on work done. However, the agreed amount, exclusive of costs shown in Paragraph

15.5.1.6.3 below, may not exceed the total dollar amount authorized by OWNER as reduced by (1) the amount of payments previously made; and (2) the Contract Price of work not terminated.

The Contract Documents shall be amended, and CONTRACTOR paid the agreed amount. The paragraph below shall not limit, restrict or affect the amount that may be agreed upon to be paid under this paragraph.

15.5.1.6 Failure to Agree on Payment - If CONTRACTOR and OWNER fail to agree on the whole amount to be paid because of the termination of WORK, OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR the fair and reasonable amounts determined in good faith by OWNER as follows, but without duplication of any amounts agreed above:

15.5.1.6.1 The Contract Price for completed services accepted by OWNER not previously paid for, adjusted for any saving of freight and other charges.

15.5.1.6.2 The total of:

15.5.1.6.2.1 The costs incurred in the performance of the WORK terminated, including initial costs and preparatory expense allocable thereto, but excluding any costs’ attributable to services paid or to be paid under Paragraph 15.5.1.6;

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15.5.1.6.2.2 The fair and reasonable cost of settling and paying termination settlement proposals under terminated subcontracts that are properly chargeable to the terminated portion of the Agreement if not included in paragraph above; and

15.5.1.6.2.3 A sum, as profit on the above paragraph determined by OWNER’s City Manager to be fair and reasonable under the circumstances; however, if it appears that CONTRACTOR would have sustained a loss on the entire Agreement had it been completed, OWNER shall allow no profit under this paragraph and shall reduce the settlement to reflect the indicated rate of loss.

15.5.1.6.3 The reasonable costs of settlement of the WORK terminated, including:

15.5.1.6.3.1 Accounting, legal, clerical and other expenses reasonably necessary for the preparation of termination of settlement proposals and supporting data;

15.5.1.6.3.2 The termination and settlement of subcontracts (excluding the amounts of such settlements); and

15.5.1.6.3.3 Storage, transportation and other costs incurred, reasonable necessary for the preservation, protection or disposition of property in which OWNER has or may acquire an interest.

15.5.1.7 Dispute of Payment - If CONTRACTOR does not agree that the amount determined by OWNER’s City Manager under the paragraph above is fair and reasonable and if CONTRACTOR gives notice of such disagreement to OWNER in accordance with Paragraph 15.5.1.4 of this Contract within thirty (30) Days of receipt of payment, then the amount due shall be as determined in a court of law.

15.5.1.8 Payment for Property Destroyed, Lost Stolen or Damaged - Except to the extent that OWNER expressly assumed the risk of loss, OWNER’s City Manager shall exclude from the amounts payable to CONTRACTOR under Paragraph 15.5.1.6 above, the fair value, as determined by OWNER’s City Manager, of property that is destroyed, lost, stolen or damaged so as to become undeliverable to OWNER.

15.5.1.9 Determination of Amount Due CONTRACTOR - In arriving at the amount due CONTRACTOR under this clause, there shall be deducted:

15.5.1.9.1 All unliquidated advance or other payments to CONTRACTOR under the terminated portion of this Agreement;

15.5.1.9.2 Any claim which OWNER has against CONTRACTOR under this Agreement; and

15.5.1.9.3 The agreed price for, or the proceeds of sale of, materials, supplies or other things acquired by CONTRACTOR or sold under the provisions of this clause and not recovered by or credited to OWNER.

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15.5.2 Partial Termination - If the termination is partial, CONTRACTOR may file a proposal with OWNER’s City Manager for an equitable adjustment of the price(s) of the continued portion of the Agreement. OWNER shall make any equitable adjustment agreed upon. Any proposal by CONTRACTOR for an equitable adjustment under this clause shall be requested within ninety (90) Days from the effective date of termination unless extended, in writing, by OWNER’s City Manager.

15.5.2.1 Partial Termination Payment - OWNER may, under the terms and conditions it prescribes, make partial payment and payments against costs incurred by CONTRACTOR for the terminated portion of the Agreement if OWNER’s City Manager believes the total of these payments will not exceed the amount to which CONTRACTOR will be entitled. If the total payments exceed amount finally determined to be due, CONTRACTOR shall repay the excess to OWNER upon demand, together with interest. Interest shall be at a rate of six (6) percent per annum compounded daily and shall be computed for the period from the date the excess payment is received by CONTRACTOR to the date the excess is repaid. Interest shall not be charged on any excess payment due to a reduction in CONTRACTOR’s termination settlement proposal because of retention or disposition, or a later date determined by OWNER’s City Manager because of the circumstances.

15.5.5.3 Records and Documents Relating to Termination - Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement or by statute, CONTRACTOR shall maintain all records and documents relating to the terminated portion of this Agreement for three (3) years after final settlement. This includes all books and other evidence bearing on CONTRACTOR’s costs and expenses under this Agreement.

CONTRACTOR shall make these records and documents available to OWNER, at CONTRACTOR’s office, at all reasonable times, without any direct charge. If approved by OWNER’s City Manager, photographs, microphotographs or other authentic reproductions may be maintained instead of original records and documents.

15.6 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT BY CONTRACTOR - CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement upon ten (10) Days written notice to OWNER, whenever:

15.6.1 the WORK has been suspended under the provisions of Article 15, for more than ninety (90) consecutive Days through no fault or negligence of CONTRACTOR, and notice to resume work or to terminate the Agreement has not been received from OWNER within this time period; or,

15.6.2 OWNER should fail to pay CONTRACTOR any monies due him in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents and within ninety (90) Days after presentation to CONSTRUCTION MANAGER by CONTRACTOR of a request therefor, unless within said ten (10) Day period OWNER shall have remedied the condition upon which the payment delay was based.

15.6.3 In the event of such termination, CONTRACTOR shall have no claims against OWNER except for those claims specifically enumerated in Article 15, herein, and as determined in accordance with the requirements of said paragraph.

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ARTICLE 16 - DISPUTES

16.1 GENERAL - All claims, counterclaims, disputes and other matters in question arising under, or relating to, the Contract Documents and/or the breach thereof shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of this Article and are subject to audit by OWNER’s internal audit staff in accordance with Article 17.

16.2 REQUESTS FOR CHANGE

16.2.1 CONTRACTOR’s Right To Request a Change - In accordance with Articles 11 and 12, CONTRACTOR may request a change in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time.

Such a request shall be in writing, and shall be delivered to CONSTRUCTION MANAGER within the time periods outlined in Articles 11 and 12.

16.2.2 Initial Determination - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER shall make an initial determination on CONTRACTOR’s request in writing, within twenty (20) working Days of receipt of the requested supporting data.

16.2.3 CONTRACTOR Appeal and Claim - Should CONTRACTOR disagree with CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s initial determination, CONTRACTOR may file a Claim requesting a final determination from CONSTRUCTION MANAGER. Such a request shall be in writing, and shall be delivered within twenty (20) working Days after receipt of CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s initial determination, and after certifying his Claim in accordance with Paragraph 16.3.

16.2.4 Waiver Of Rights - Failure of CONTRACTOR to notify CONSTRUCTION MANAGER and deliver supporting data in accordance with the time periods outlined above or failure to respond to CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’s initial determination within the time period outlined in this paragraph, shall be deemed to be a waiver of objection or right to further Claim of this matter.

16.3 CLAIMS

16.3.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, claims shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 9204, attached and incorporated as if fully set forth herein

16.5 VENUE

16.5.1 State of California - CONTRACTOR, and any Subcontractor, Supplier and any other person or organization performing any part of WORK, agree that each of them will waive jurisdiction and venue and shall submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California, regardless of residence or domicile, with respect to any actions or suits at law or in equity arising under or related to the bidding, award or performance of the WORK.

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16.5.2 County Where OWNER’s Headquarters Located - CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor, Supplier or any other person or organization shall not commence any action, other than those in the State of California in the county where OWNER’s Headquarters are located, against OWNER and CONSTRUCTION MANAGER or any of their consultants, and/or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives or agents, with regard to any matter whatsoever arising out of or relating to the validity, construction, interpretation or reinforcement of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 17 -- MISCELLANEOUS

17.1 GIVING NOTICE - Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it will be deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last business address known to the giver of the notice.

17.2 CUMULATIVE REMEDIES - The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without limitation, the warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR by the General Conditions and all of the rights and remedies available to OWNER and CONSTRUCTION MANAGER thereunder are in addition to, and are not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available by laws or regulations, by special warranty or guarantee or by other provisions of the Contract Documents, and the provisions of this paragraph will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right and remedy to which they apply.

17.3 PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COURT COSTS INCLUDED - Whenever reference is made to claims, costs, losses and damages, it shall include in each case, but not be limited to, all fees and charges of engineers, architects and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs. Attorneys’ fees are specifically excluded and shall be the responsibility of each party.

17.4 RIGHT TO AUDIT

17.4.1 Owner’s Right - If CONTRACTOR submits a Claim or a time and material Change Order to OWNER for additional compensation, OWNER shall have the right, as a condition to considering the Claim, and as a basis for evaluation of the Claim, and until the Claim has been settled, to audit CONTRACTOR’s books to the extent they are relevant.

17.4.2 Right Includes - This right shall include the right to examine books, records, documents and other evidence and accounting procedures and practices, sufficient to discover and verify all direct and indirect costs of whatever nature claimed to have been incurred or anticipated to be incurred and for which the claim has been submitted.

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City of El Centro – PW Parking Lot Shade Structures Project 07/2025/A25-0113/BidDocs
GC 66

17.4.3 Right To Inspect Plans - The right to audit shall include the right to inspect CONTRACTOR’s plans, or such parts thereof, as may be or have been engaged in the performance of the WORK.

17.4.4 CONTRACTOR further agrees that the right to audit encompasses all subcontracts and is binding upon Subcontractors. The rights to examine and inspect herein provided for shall be exercisable through such representatives as OWNER deems desirable during CONTRACTOR’s normal business hours at the office of CONTRACTOR.

17.4.5 Accounting Records - CONTRACTOR shall make available to OWNER for auditing, all relevant accounting records and documents, and other financial data, and upon request, shall submit true copies of requested records to OWNER.

17.5 ALL LEGAL PROVISIONS INCLUDED - All provisions of law required to be inserted in the Agreement or Contract Documents shall be and are inserted herein. If through mistake, neglect, oversight or otherwise, any such provision is not herein inserted or inserted in improper form, upon the application of either party, the Agreement or Contract Documents shall be changed by OWNER, at no increase in Contract Price or extension in Contract Time, so as to strictly comply with the law and without prejudice to the rights of either party hereunder.

17.6 NO CONFLICT WITH LAWS OR REGULATIONS

17.6.1 The duties, obligations, criteria or procedure imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies made available are in addition to, and are not to be construed in any way as a limitation of any rights and remedies available to any or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available by laws or regulations, except that in the event that a specific part or detailed requirement of a provision, criterion or procedure in these General Conditions and a specific part or detailed requirement of a provision, criterion or procedure imposed or available by laws or regulations are in conflict, the specific part or detailed requirement of such provision, criterion or procedure imposed or available by laws or regulations in conflict shall govern. All other specific parts or detailed requirements in the provisions, criteria or procedures of the applicable laws or regulations and these General Conditions not in conflict shall remain in full force and effect and be read with the controlling specific part or detailed requirement.

17.6.2 The provisions of paragraph 17.6 will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right and remedy to which they apply.
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SGC-1

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

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SGC-2

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL
These Supplementary General Conditions make additions, deletions or revisions to the General Conditions as indicated herein. All provisions which are not so added, deleted or revised remain in full force and effect. Terms used in these Supplementary General Conditions which are defined in the General Conditions have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.

SGC-1 DEFINITIONS
Apparent Low Bidder - The Bidder whose Bid, having been publicly opened and read aloud, meets all the material requirements of the Bidding Documents, OWNER deems responsible in accordance with the OWNER’s municipal code, and whose Bid price is the lowest received SGC-2.4.1 TIME OF COMPLETION - The WORK must be completed within ninety (90) Working Days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

SGC-5.1 PERFORMANCE AND OTHER BOND AMOUNTS
CONTRACTOR shall furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the Contract Price and a satisfactory Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the Contract Price.

SGC-5.2
SGC-6.18 SAFETY
SGC-6.18.3 CONTRACTOR shall provide a qualified on-site health and Safety representative, accepted by CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, with the authority to enforce all of the Safety requirements of CONTRACTOR’s health and Safety program, including implementation of CONTRACTOR’s injury and illness prevention program. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER will make a risk-based decision as to the qualification level of CONTRACTOR’s Safety representative.

During periods of active construction (i.e., excluding weekends, weather delays or other periods of work inactivity), CONTRACTOR must have a designated representative on the construction worksite who is knowledgeable of the Project’s hazards and has full authority to act on behalf of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR’s designated representative must make frequent and regular inspections of the construction worksite to identify and correct any instances of noncompliance with the Project health and Safety requirements.

SGC-6.5 SUBCONTRACT LIMITATIONS
In addition to the provisions of Paragraph 6.5 of the General Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall perform not less than twenty (20) percent of the WORK with its own forces (i.e., without subcontracting). The twenty (20) percent requirement shall be understood to refer to the WORK, the value of which totals not less than twenty (20) percent of the Contract Price.

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SGC-3
SGC-11.3.4 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES
CONTRACTOR will be paid for the use of equipment at the rental rate listed for such equipment specified in the current edition of the following reference publication:

A. “Rental Rate Blue Book” as published by Dataquest (a company of the Dunn and Bradstreet Corporation), 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, telephone number (408) 437-8000 or outside of California (800) 669-3282
SGC-12.5 INCLEMENT WEATHER DELAYS
CONTRACTOR’s construction schedule shall be based upon the inclusion of five (5) Days of inclement weather delays.

An inclement weather delay is defined as a delay caused by inclement weather which prevents CONTRACTOR from working on the controlling item in CONTRACTOR’s construction schedule. Should CONTRACTOR experience inclement weather delays over the course of contract duration in excess of the number of Days outlined above, CONTRACTOR shall be granted a time extension in accordance with the provisions outlined in Article 12 of the General Conditions. The time extension shall be based on the number of inclement weather Days in excess of the number of Days outlined above.

SGC-14.13 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
SGC-14.13.3
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EXHIBIT A – MUST BE INCLUDED IN ALL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS

PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE - PCC
DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1100 - 22355]
( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306. )

PART 5. WITHHELD CONTRACT FUNDS [22300- 22300.]
( Part 5 added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1408, Sec. 11. )

22300.
(a) For purposes of this section, “contractor” includes, but is not limited to, a contractor performing a public works contract, as defined in Section 1101, and any person or entity that would qualify as a contractor under Section 6106.5. (b) Provisions shall be included in any invitation for bid and in any contract documents to permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by a public agency to ensure performance under a contract; however, substitution of securities provisions shall not be required in contracts in which there will be financing provided by the Farmers Home Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. 1921 et seq.), and where federal regulations or policies, or both, do not allow the substitution of securities. At the request and expense of the contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the public agency, or with a state or federally chartered bank in this state as the escrow agent, who shall then pay those moneys to the contractor.

Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, the securities shall be returned to the contractor.
(c) Alternatively, the contractor may request and the owner shall make payment of retentions earned directly to the escrow agent at the expense of the contractor. At the expense of the contractor, the contractor may direct the investment of the payments into securities and the contractor shall receive the interest earned on the investments upon the same terms provided for in this section for securities deposited by the contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the contract, the contractor shall receive from the escrow agent all securities, interest, and payments received by the escrow agent from the owner, pursuant to the terms of this section. (d) Securities eligible for investment under this section shall include those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit, interest-bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by the contractor and the public agency.

The contractor shall be the beneficial owner of any securities substituted for moneys withheld and shall receive any interest thereon.

Failure to include these provisions in bid and contract documents shall void any provisions for performance retentions in a public agency contract.

For purposes of this section, the term “public agency” shall include, but shall not be limited to, chartered cities.

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(e) (1) Any contractor who elects to receive interest on moneys withheld in retention by a public agency shall, at the request of any subcontractor, make that option available to the subcontractor regarding any moneys withheld in retention by the contractor from the subcontractor. If the contractor elects to receive interest on any moneys withheld in retention by a public agency, then the subcontractor shall receive the identical rate of interest received by the contractor on any retention moneys withheld from the subcontractor by the contractor, less any actual pro rata costs associated with administering and calculating that interest. In the event that the interest rate is a fluctuating rate, the rate for the subcontractor shall be determined by calculating the interest rate paid during the time that retentions were withheld from the subcontractor. If the contractor elects to substitute securities in lieu of retention, then, by mutual consent of the contractor and subcontractor, the subcontractor may substitute securities in exchange for the release of moneys held in retention by the contractor.
(2) This subdivision shall apply only to those subcontractors performing more than five percent of the contractor’s total bid.
(3) No contractor shall require any subcontractor to waive any provision of this section.
(f) The Legislature hereby declares that the provisions of this section are of statewide concern and are necessary to encourage full participation by contractors and subcontractors in public contract procedures.
(g) The escrow agreement used hereunder shall be null, void, and unenforceable unless it is substantially similar to the following form:

ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR

SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION
This Escrow Agreement is made and entered into by and between whose address is
hereinafter called “Owner,”
whose address is
hereinafter called “Contractor” and
whose address is
hereinafter called “Escrow Agent.”
For the consideration hereinafter set forth, the Owner, Contractor, and Escrow Agent agree as follows:

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(1) Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, Contractor has the option to deposit securities with Escrow Agent as a substitute for retention earnings required to be withheld by Owner pursuant to the Construction Contract entered into between the Owner and Contractor for ____ in the amount of ____ dated ____ (hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”). Alternatively, on written request of the Contractor, the Owner shall make payments of the retention earnings directly to the Escrow Agent.

When the Contractor deposits the securities as a substitute for Contract earnings, the Escrow Agent shall notify the Owner within 10 days of the deposit. The market value of the securities at the time of the substitution shall be at least equal to the cash amount then required to be withheld as retention under the terms of the Contract between the Owner and Contractor. Securities shall be held in the name of ____, and shall designate the Contractor as the beneficial owner.
(2) The Owner shall make progress payments to the Contractor for those funds which otherwise would be withheld from progress payments pursuant to the Contract provisions, provided that the Escrow Agent holds securities in the form and amount specified above.
(3) When the Owner makes payment of retentions earned directly to the Escrow Agent, the Escrow Agent shall hold them for the benefit of the Contractor until the time that the escrow created under this contract is terminated. The Contractor may direct the investment of the payments into securities. All terms and conditions of this agreement and the rights and responsibilities of the parties shall be equally applicable and binding when the Owner pays the Escrow Agent directly.
(4) Contractor shall be responsible for paying all fees for the expenses incurred by Escrow Agent in administering the Escrow Account and all expenses of the Owner. These expenses and payment terms shall be determined by the Owner, Contractor, and Escrow Agent.
(5) The interest earned on the securities or the money market accounts held in escrow and all interest earned on that interest shall be for the sole account of Contractor and shall be subject to withdrawal by Contractor at any time and from time to time without notice to the Owner.
(6) Contractor shall have the right to withdraw all or any part of the principal in the Escrow Account only by written notice to Escrow Agent accompanied by written authorization from the Owner to the Escrow Agent that Owner consents to the withdrawal of the amount sought to be withdrawn by Contractor. (7) The Owner shall have a right to draw upon the securities in the event of default by the Contractor. Upon seven days’ written notice to the Escrow Agent from the owner of the default, the Escrow Agent shall immediately convert the securities to cash and shall distribute the cash as instructed by the Owner.

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(8) Upon receipt of written notification from the Owner certifying that the Contract is final and complete, and that the Contractor has complied with all requirements and procedures applicable to the Contract, Escrow Agent shall release to Contractor all securities and interest on deposit less escrow fees and charges of the Escrow Account. The escrow shall be closed immediately upon disbursement of all moneys and securities on deposit and payments of fees and charges.
(9) Escrow Agent shall rely on the written notifications from the Owner and the Contractor pursuant to Sections (5) to (8), inclusive, of this Agreement and the Owner and Contractor shall hold Escrow Agent harmless from Escrow Agent’s release and disbursement of the securities and interest as set forth above.
(10) The names of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf of the Owner and on behalf of Contractor in connection with the foregoing, and exemplars of their respective signatures are as follows:

On behalf of Owner: On behalf of Contractor:

Title Title
Name Name
Signature Signature
Address Address
On behalf of Escrow Agent:

Title
Name
Signature

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Address
At the time the Escrow Account is opened, the Owner and Contractor shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a fully executed counterpart of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their proper officers on the date first set forth above.

Owner Contractor
Title Title
Name Name
Signature Signature
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 427, Sec. 21. (SB 1489) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-267)
Item: 7.

Meeting: 9/2/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Public Works
Category: Action Item
Prepared by: Abraham Campos, Public
Works Director/City Engineer
Department Head: Abraham Campos
DOC ID: 2025-267
Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-3 AND TERMINATING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND CALTRANS RELATED TO FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE ROUTE 86.

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-3 AND TERMINATING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND CALTRANS RELATED TO FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE ROUTE 86.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact to the General Fund
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Environmental Sustainability & Infrastructure
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

NA
BACKGROUND:

In 1997, City Council approved a memorandum with Caltrans providing guidance for distances between roads connecting to State Route 86 and the allowed vehicular movements at each intersection. This document was and is utilized by Caltrans for review of new development along the State Route.

DISCUSSION:

The City is working on a proposed housing development project along the State route.

Caltrans staff is utilizing this guidance MOU verbatim, complicating the review and approval of a new housing development. The guidance is no longer applicable to today's development environment, as Caltrans now has processes to review individual developments as they come in. After meetings with Caltrans, City and Caltrans staff agree that the MOU is no longer needed and can be rescinded. The developments will still be subject to current Caltrans review processes as they are presented to Caltrans.

CONCLUSION:

Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-3 AND TERMINATING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND CALTRANS RELATED TO FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE ROUTE 86

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ATTACHMENTS:

1. Caltrans Review of Terminating Resolution

2. Resolution No. 1997-003

3. Resolution 25 - Termination of MOU

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“Improving lives and communities through transportation.” DISTRICT 11
4050 TAYLOR STREET, MS-240
SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
(619) 985-1587 | FAX (619) 688-4299 TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
July 10, 2025
IMP-86
PM VAR
MOU
Mr. Abraham Campos, P.E.

Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
Dear Mr. Campos,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the draft resolution regarding the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for State Route (SR-86) signed on February 23, 1997.

The City of El Centro can move forward with the resolution regarding the existing MOU for SR86 that was provided for review by Caltrans on June 9, 2025.

The termination of the MOU will not release the applicant for the Willow Bend project from following Caltrans requirements.

For the proposed intersection at SR-86 and Countryside Drive, the signal warrants need to be corrected because 2008 counts were used to forecast to 2045-year volumes. Signal Warrants should have used current numbers, per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises (CA MUTCD) section 4C.01 standards and per our previous comments from March 2025.

Per Section 7.0 and Table 7-9 of the Intersection Control Evaluation Report submitted December 3, 2024, it shows that the 2045 ADT signal warrants were not met. Caltrans is still awaiting a revised Intersection Control Evaluation Report with correct signal warrants using existing counts and peak hour volumes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Charlie Lecourtois, LDR Coordinator, at (619) 985-4766 or by e-mail sent to [email protected].

Sincerely,
Kimberly D. Dodson
KIMBERLY D. DODSON, GISP
Branch Chief
Local Development Review

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Mr. Abraham Campos, P.E.

July 10, 2025

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“Improving lives and communities through transportation.” Attachments:

1. Draft Resolution submitted June 9, 2025

2. Original Resolution signed February 23, 1997

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1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-3 AND

TERMINATING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND CALTRANS

RELATED TO FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS OF STATE ROUTE
86 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro (“City Council”) approved Resolution 97-3 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of El Centro (“City”) and the State of California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) to manage access to State Route 86 south of Interstate 8; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide for safe growth within the City by working with the development community and regulatory agencies such as Caltrans; and WHEREAS, the MOU no longer represents current City or Caltrans review processes; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that its rescission of Resolution 97-3 and termination of the MOU will be in the best interest of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council does hereby rescind Resolution 97-3 and terminates the MOU.

3. That the City Manager is authorized to notify Caltrans in writing of the City’s termination of the MOU.

4. That City staff is directed to work with Caltrans to explore the need for a new MOU and, if needed, return to Council with a new MOU for consideration.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro held on the day of , 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By __________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:

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2 By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By _______________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Norma Wyles, City Clerk of the City of El Centro, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 25- was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 3

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MANAGE ACCESS
TO STATE ROUTE 86 SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 8 TO THE

EL CENTRO CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council of the City of E1 Centro, California, ( hereinafter referred to as " City Council °) to approve a Memorandum of Understanding ( hereinafter referred to as " MOU") between the City of E1 Centro and the State of California Department of Transportation ( hereinafter referred to as CALTRANS") to manage access to State Route 86 south of Interstate 8 to the E1 Centro city limits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that its approval of said MOU will be in the best interest of the City of E1 Centro, California.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council of the City of E1 Centro, California, does hereby approve the MOU with CALTRANS for the management of access to State Route 86 south of Interstate 8 to the E1 Centro city limits.

3. That the Mayor of the City of E1 Centro, California, is hereby authorized to sign said MOU, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the City Clerk, on behalf of the City of E1 Centro, California.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Centro, California held n the 15th day of January, 1997.

C OF CENT
By
ATTE
Hank Kuiper, Mayor
ST•
BY / /`• 6 / /
Rita M. Nod- n, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

James L. Darrow, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) as

CITY OF EL CENTRO )
I, Rita M. Noden, City Clerk of the City of E1 Centro,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 97 - 3 was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Centro, California, held on the 15th day of January, 1997, by the following vote:

AYES: Dhillon, Sanders, Euiper, Dunnam, Terrazas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
By
Rita M. Noden, City Clerk
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Memorandum of Understanding
1 2
3 4 Future improvement and access management plan for State Route 86 ( SR -86) south 5 of Interstate 8 ( 1 - 8) to the El Centro City limits. 6 7
8 This Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) is between the State of California 9 Department of Transportation (here in after Caltrans) and the City of El Centro ( here in 10 after the City). This MOU constitutes solely a guide to the respective obligations, 11 intentions and policies of the City and Caltrans to use in the improvement of the 12 present operating conditions of the highway;
and for use in approving new
13 development along State Route 86 (SR -86),
south of Interstate 8 ( 1 - 8) to the present or
14 future City boundary line where it intersects this highway. Also, the County of Imperial 15 presently has jurisdiction over portions of the property contiguous to SR -86. The City 16 shall consult with and reach a mutual agreement on any proposed changes or 17 additions to access along SR -86 which impacts the County's land use authority.

This
18 MOU has not been designed to authorize funding for project effort, nor is it a legally 19 binding contract. This MOU is to remain in affect until it is superseded by a revised 20 MOU, or until the City or Caltrans terminates the document in writing to the other party. 21 22 The basic understanding is as follows:
23 24 1. The current route concept for this segment of SR -86 is for an ultimate four lane 25 conventional divided highway (4C). The dimensions of the future facility should be 26 based on the most appropriate typical cross - section shown as Attachment 1 which 27 is part of this MOU. The City shall protect the right of way for the future highway. 28 29 20 It is the desire -of the City and Caltrans to provide reasonable access to SR -86. 30 Major street intersections with signalization providing movement in all directions 31 will be restricted to a minimum half -mile spacing.
32 33 39 Minor street intersections which may occur between major street intersections will 34 be restricted to a minimum one - quarter mile spacing. When SR -86 is widened to 35 four lanes at these intersections, the minor streets will be restricted to right turn 36 in /right turn out access. Horne Road is exempted from this restricticn, 37 38 4. Existing and future driveways shall be restricted to right turn in /right turn out access 39 when SR -86 is widened to four lanes on this segment. The supermarket access at 40 Post Mile 5.67 is exempted from this restriction.
41 42 5. Existing driveways should be eliminated or reduced in number if new development 43 reduces the need for access at these locations.
44 45 60 Attachment 2, sheets 9, 10 and 11 which are part of this MOU indicate the desired 46 access control and traffic movement for the future four lane facility.

Intersection and

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limited access design shall be developed in accordance with policies, procedures, practices, and standards normally followed by Caltrans, the City and the County of Imperial.

I concur:
ary L. Yallego
1strict Director
District 11
7d. 23 1997
Date
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SaPlaladSl9FMayor, H nk xuiper
City of El Centro
Attest:

Rita M. Noden, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 3

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MANAGE ACCESS
TO STATE ROUTE 86 SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 8 TO THE

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Centro, California held n the 15th day of January, 1997.

C OF CENT
By
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Hank Kuiper, Mayor
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BY / /`• 6 / /
Rita M. Nod- n, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

James L. Darrow, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) as

AYES: Dhillon, Sanders, Euiper, Dunnam, Terrazas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
By
Rita M. Noden, City Clerk
32/ 96w \ usr86m rso( 22067)

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I concur:
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1strict Director
District 11
7d. 23 1997
Date
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SaPlaladSl9FMayor, H nk xuiper
City of El Centro
Attest:

Rita M. Noden, City Clerk
Approved as to form
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Ja es Darrow, bCity Attomey

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06/2025/cdz/A25-0099/Reso/TerminateMOUCalTrans
StateRte86Projects 1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
CENTRO RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-3 AND

TERMINATING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL CENTRO AND CALTRANS

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the City Council does hereby rescind Resolution 97-3 and terminates the MOU.

3. That the Acting City Manager is authorized to notify Caltrans in writing of the City’s termination of the MOU.

4. That City staff is directed to work with Caltrans to explore the need for a new MOU and, if needed, return to Council with a new MOU for consideration.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro held on the day of , 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By __________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor

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06/2025/cdz/A25-0099/Reso/TerminateMOUCalTrans
StateRte86Projects 2
ATTEST:

By ____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Office of the City Attorney
By _______________________________
Elizabeth L. Martyn, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ___________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-277)
Item: 8.

Meeting: 9/2/2025 3:30 PM
Department: Community Services
Category: Resolution
Prepared by: Clara Obeso, Comm.

Services Speciliast
Department Head: Adriana Nava
DOC ID: 2025-277
Public Hearing to Approve the 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Approval of the CAPER, and Authorization for Staff to Submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Hosing and Urban Development (HUD).

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

1. Staff recommends the City Council open the public hearing, solicit public input on the 2024/2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and approve the CAPER.

2. Adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2024/2025 AS PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR

REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The public hearing and approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) do not have a fiscal impact on the general fund.

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

Recreation & Lifelong Learning
City Beautification, Engagement & Civic Pride
Economic Opportunity
DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

N/A
BACKGROUND:

The City of El Centro is designated as an entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City completed its 2024/2025 CDBG Program Year on June 30, 2025. For Program Year 2024/2025, the City allocated $526,655 in CDBG funds and $20,000 in State Program Income funds.

HUD requires entitlement communities receiving CDBG funds to annually review and publicly report on the progress made in carrying out its Annual Action Plan. The document provides an assessment of the City's performance in meeting Program Year 2024/2025 housing and community development goals, as outlined in the 2024/2025 One-Year Action Plan, adopted April 15, 2025.

DISCUSSION:

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The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 is hereby submitted for the City Council’s review and consideration. The CAPER provides a comprehensive summary of the City’s progress in meeting the objectives outlined in its Consolidated Plan, including:
• The racial and ethnic composition of program beneficiaries; • Activities related to affordable housing;
• Services and programs addressing homelessness and other special needs; and • Public housing initiatives.

Pursuant to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan and in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the draft CAPER was made available for a fifteen-day public review period from August 15, 2025, through August 30, 2025. A Notice of Public Hearing for the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting was duly published in the Imperial Valley Press, a newspaper of general circulation. This process provided the public with an opportunity to review and comment on the City’s use of federal and non-federal resources during Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the CAPER as presented. Approval of this report is a mandatory requirement for the continued receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.

CONCLUSION:

It is the Staff's recommendation the City Council open the public hearing, solicit public input on the 2024/2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and provide comments.

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25- , RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2024/2025 AS PART OF THE

END OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT GRANTEE PROGRAM.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution FINAL

2. 2024 El Centro CAPER_Final Draft

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07/2025/cdz/A25-0118/Reso/CAPER2024-2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2024/2025 AS

PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT

PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT

GRANTEE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Centro, California (the “City Council”) has submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development its Community Development Block Grant Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2024-2028), 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and Citizens Participation Plan for funding under the Entitlement Grantee Program; and WHEREAS, the City of El Centro staff has prepared the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (“CAPER”), which is a summary of the City’s progress toward meeting specified goals and objectives during the reporting period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, that contains a summary of the one-year accomplishments addressed in the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that its approval of the CAPER is in the best interest of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct, and adopted hereby.

2. That the City Council does hereby approve the CAPER, an original copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:

By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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07/2025/cdz/A25-0118/Reso/CAPER2024-2025

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Office of the City Attorney
By _________________________________
Elizabeth Martyn Evans, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Provide Decent &
Affordable Housing
Individuals Served
in the Community
8 275
CDBG dollars spent
$733K
Support the Continuum of
Care for the Homeless
Household Units
Assisted
8 9
Housing units
with corrected
code violations
New residential cases
received violations
and working towards
correction
Individuals provided with wrap around
services for currently unhoused. The City
exceeded it’s service goal and assisted 30
more individuals than anticipated.

Seniors were provided with
home delivered meals
Domestic violence
survivors were provided with
supportive services.

Provide Community & Supportive Services
101 4
Promote
Equal Housing
Opportunity
82 Individuals were
provided with fair
housing services.
2024 CDBG Sidewalk and Ramps
Improvement Project
Provide Decent &
Affordable Housing
Individuals Served
in the Community
8 275
Support the Continuum of
Care for the Homeless
Household Units
Assisted
8 9
Housing units
with corrected
code violations
New residential cases
received violations
and working towards
correction
Individuals provided with wrap around
services for currently unhoused. The City
exceeded it’s service goal and assisted 30
more individuals than anticipated.

Seniors were provided with
home delivered meals
Domestic violence
survivors were provided with
supportive services.

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2024 El Centro CAPER Page | 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CR-05 - GOALS AND OUTCOMES..............................................................2 CR-10 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF
FAMILIES ASSISTED ..................................................................................7 CR-15 - RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS 91.520(A) .............................8 CR-20 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING 91.520(B)............................................11 CR-25 - HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 91.220(D, E);

91.320(D, E); 91.520(C)..............................................................................13 CR-30 - PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220(H); 91.320(J) .....................................16 CR-35 - OTHER ACTIONS 91.220(J)-(K); 91.320(I)-(J) ............................17 CR-40 - MONITORING 91.220 AND 91.230 ..............................................26 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(C) ...........................................................................27 CR-58 – SECTION 3...................................................................................28 APPENDIX A...............................................................................................30

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2024 El Centro CAPER Page | 2
CR-05 - GOALS AND OUTCOMES
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.

91.520(a)
The FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) highlights the results and benefits produced by the City of El Centro as projected in the City’s FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.

This performance report focuses on outcomes achieved with CDBG funds.

The CAPER covers July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and represents the first year of reporting within the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan period (2024-2029). The Consolidated Plan, otherwise known as the “Con Plan,” serves as a five-year road map and includes comprehensive goals and coordinated strategies to address the housing and community needs of low and moderate income residents.

The 2024-2029 Con Plan specifies the following priority needs:
• Provide decent and affordable housing
• Support the continuum of care for the homeless
• Promote equal housing opportunity
• Provide community facilities and infrastructure
• Provide community and supportive services
• Encourage economic development opportunities
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g)

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Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date Goal Category Source /
Amount Indicator Unit of Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actu
al
–
Strat
-egic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Activities for
Youth and
At-Risk
Youth
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$30,000
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
1500 0 0.00%
Asbestos
Testing and
Removal
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$50,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
5 0 0.00% 1 0 0.00%
Blight and
Substandard
Housing
Elimination
Affordable
Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$50,000
Buildings
Demolished
Buildings 1 0 0.00%
Code
Enforcement
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$425,000
Housing Code
Enforcement/Forecl
osed Property Care
Household
Housing
Unit
750 8 1.07% 100 8 8.00%
Crime and
Fire
Awareness
and
Prevention
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$5,000
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
100 0 0.00%
Domestic
Violence
Support
Services
Homeless
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$30,000
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
340 4 1.18% 5 4 80.00%

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2024 El Centro CAPER Page | 4
Goal Category Source /
Amount Indicator Unit of Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actu
al
–
Strat
-egic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Emergency
Public
Support
Services
CDBG:
$250,000
Public service
activities for
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Households
Assisted
5 0 0.00%
Employment
Opportunities
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$20,000
Jobs
created/retained
Jobs 2 0 0.00%
Energy
Efficiency
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$10,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
4 0 0.00%
Expand the
Economic
Base
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$50,000
Businesses
assisted
Businesses
Assisted
2 0 0.00%
Homeless
Women,
Children, and
Families
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$30,000
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter
Persons
Assisted
180 0 0.00%
Housing
Rehabilitation
Program
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$450,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
3 0 0.00%
Infrastructure
in Support of
Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$50,000
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities for
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Households
Assisted
5 0 0.00% 1 0 0.00%

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Goal Category Source /
Amount Indicator Unit of Measure
Expected –
Strategic
Plan
Actu
al
–
Strat
-egic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected –
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Lead Based
Paint
Reduction
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$25,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing
Unit
5 0 0.00% 1 0 0.00%
Promote Fair
Housing
Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
CDBG:
$250,000
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
700 0 0.00% 168 82 48.00%
Public
Services for
Homeless
Homeless CDBG:
$50,000
PLHA: $
Homelessness
Prevention
Persons
Assisted
12500 88 0.00% 58 88 151.00%
Support
Services for
Seniors
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$60,000
Program
Income:
$3000
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
500 101 20.20% 50 101 202.00%
Support
Services for
the LGBT
Community
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
CDBG:
$10,000
Public service
activities other than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
250 0 0.00%

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2024 El Centro CAPER Page | 6
Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.

The City used federal funds to address five of the six priorities identified in its 2024-2029 Con Plan (2024-2025 AAP) and made significant progress in achieving its goals. Summaries of the City’s 2024-2025 funding activities are:
• Provide decent and affordable housing- The City corrected code violations for 8 housing units. An additional 9 new residential cases received violations. • Support the continuum of care for the homeless- A total of 88 unhoused individuals were provided with wrap around services. The City exceeded its service goal and assisted 30 more individuals than anticipated.
• Provide community and supportive services- A total of 101 seniors were provided with home delivered meals and 4 domestic violence survivors were provided with supportive services.
• Promote equal housing opportunity- A total of 82 individuals were provided with fair housing services.

A total of 275 individuals were served and 8 household units were assisted. As it relates to community facilities and infrastructure, one of the major accomplishments was the completion of construction for the Sidewalk and ADA Curb Ramps Improvement Project. The project included the construction of 2,747 lineal feet (LF) of sidewalks, 279 LF of curb and gutter, 41 curb ramps, and 19 driveways. Staff are currently processing final payment and closeout for this project.

Beneficiary data will be counted in the 2025 CAPER. To reduce costs, the project design was completed in-house by the City’s Engineering Division.

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CR-10 - RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF FAMILIES

ASSISTED
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted). 91.520(a)
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Race and Ethnicity CDBG
White 237
Black or African American 11
Asian 2
American Indian or American Native 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 21
Total 275
Hispanic 180
Not Hispanic 95
Total 275
Narrative
The City of El Centro and its subrecipients identify and prioritize community needs and offer services and programs to eligible persons/households regardless of race or ethnicity. Table 2 in Section CR-10 is generated by the HUD CAPER template, and the information reported reflects demographic information provided by the persons/households. The majority of program beneficiaries identified as white (237) and Hispanic (180).

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CR-15 - RESOURCES AND INVESTMENTS 91.520(A)
Identify the resources made available
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal 526,655 $733,905
Other public - state 3,471,200 $900,000
Narrative
The FY 2024-2025 allocation for CDBG was $526,655. Approximately fifteen percent (15%) of the allocation of CDBG funds was allocated for public service programs that provide benefits to low and moderate income persons and households. Twenty percent (20%) of the funds were allocated for planning and administration costs. The remaining funds were made available for public facilities and code enforcement. The $703,905 expended during the program year includes some prior year funds.

No program income was received in FY 2024.

Of the $3.4 million of other resources made available, the City expended approximately $900,000 for the benefit of low and moderate income households and individuals. The City has spent approximately $800,000 of PLHA funds and $100,000 of HOME program income.

The following funding comprises the $3.4 million in other resources:
• $451,200 – HELP Program for down payment assistance (updating guidelines) • $120,000- Program income generated from state HOME loans • $400,000- State HOME grant for homeowner rehab (pending agreement) • $2,773,039- Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned Percentage
of Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation Narrative Description
CDBG Project area 61 80%
City expended
$526,655 of project
costs during the
program year.
$423,848 were spent in
CDBG target areas.

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Narrative
The City prioritizes spending CDBG funds in areas within City limits where more than 50% of the households have an income that is 80% of the AMI or lower. The map in Appendix A demonstrates the targeted areas of need for activities with area benefits outcome indicators.

The areas include:
• Census Tract 112.02, Block Groups 1-4
• Census Tract 114, Block Groups 2 and 3
• Census Tract 115, Block Groups 1-4
• Census Tract 116, Block Groups 2 and 3
• Census Tract 117, Block Groups 1
• Census Tract 118.02, Block Groups 1
Of the above identified Census Block Groups, the below Groups are identified as location where more than 75% of the households are at or below 80% of the AMI. • Census Tract 112.02, Block Group 1 and 3
• Census Tract 114, Block Groups 2
• Census Tract 115, Block Groups 2 and 3
• Census Tract 116, Block Group 3
Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.

CDBG is one of many tools the City utilizes to address housing and community development needs.

The City is estimated to be awarded $2.7 million of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) over a five-year period. These funds are primarily utilized to support persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Activities include:
• Low income housing development to produce affordable housing units (Jacaranda Gardens)
• Working Hands Program, a workforce development program that also provides navigation center resources for those experiencing homelessness • Accessibility improvements to support ADA modifications to low income households City staff continues to collaborate with interested developers to identify funding sources for the construction of new affordable multi-family housing. The types of funding that are pursued include tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, State of California Multi-Family Housing Program, and tax credits. The City has effectively partnered and plans to continue partnering with affordable housing developers and lenders to create new affordable housing units in the city.

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The City will also continue supporting the efforts of the Imperial Valley Housing Authority (IVHA) to obtain state and federal funds for the construction of affordable housing for lower income households.

The City received approximately $400,000 from CA HCD for the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program is designed to provide qualified low-income owner-occupied households with low interest rate loans to rehabilitate or reconstruct their single-family residence. The City is utilizing CDBG funds in conjunction with state HOME funds to rehab homes. CDBG funds will be utilized for lead based paint reduction and asbestos testing and removal.

Additionally, the City sold a 5.91 acre property that was previously owned by the dissolved redevelopment agency to a developer to facilitate the construction of a 96-unit multi-family affordable housing.

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CR-20 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING 91.520(B)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middleincome persons served.

Table 5 – Number of Households
- One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be provided affordable housing units 2 0
Number of Special-Needs households to be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 2 0
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported
- One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through Rental Assistance 0 0 Number of households supported through The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through Rehab of Existing Units 2 0
Number of households supported through Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 2 0
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.

In PY 2024-2025, the City did not report any beneficiaries for housholds supported; however, the City is actively working to sign an agreement with the state (HCD) to receive funds for homeowner rehab. The City’s Homeowner Rehab Program will utilize CDBG funds for lead based paint removal and asbestos remediation.

The City used CDBG funds in FY 2024-2025 to address its housing priorities as follows:

Provision of Fair Housing services to 82 El Centro residents In October 2024, Jacaranda Gardens, a 96-unit affordable housing community, opened to the public and began leasing. This project was a multi-year effort initiated by the City and in partnership with Chelsea Investment Corporation. The housing complex serves low income families earning 30% to 60% of AMI. This project utilized multiple funding sources including

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California Climate Investments, Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC), and Imperial Valley Housing Authority Project Based Vouchers. Approximately $520,000 of PLHA funds contributed to this development. While CDBG funds were not utilized for the development, sidewalk improvements supported the larger goal of building with a sustainable transportation infrastructure in mind.

Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.

In the upcoming program year, City staff will continue to work with HCD to launch the City’s homeowner rehabilitation program. The program will be marketed in the local English and Spanish news publications, as well as the City’s social media to generate interest for participation in the program.

Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.

Table 7 – Number of Households Served
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 0 0
Low-income 0 0
Moderate-income 0 0
Total 0 0
Narrative Information
In Program Year 2024, no beneficiaries were reported.

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CR-25 - HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 91.220(D,
E); 91.320(D, E); 91.520(C)
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of El Centro is part of the Imperial Valley Continuum of Care Council (hereafter referred to as "IVCCC"). The IVCCC meets quarterly to discuss service delivery and assistance to be provided to unhoused persons. Members of the IVCCC include public agencies, housing authorities, community based organizations, faith based organizations and private citizens representing the interest of the unhoused population.

The City utilized $8,600 in CDBG funds to complement the IVCCC strategy. This funding pays for wrap around services for unhoused individuals.

The City is also utilizing a large portion of PLHA funds to fund Catholic Charities’ Working Hands Program. The program provides navigation center resources to those experiencing homelessness. It is also a street program with a workforce development component; wherein individuals experiencing homelessness will be given the opportunity to provide labor services for community cleanups in exchange for a weekly wage. By targeting employment opportunity and providing job training and other resources in a coordinated way, the City strives to reduce the number of chronically homeless individuals in the community. The Working Hands Program ensures the provision of wrap around services through their Navigation Center. Services provided to program participants include assisting in obtaining State identification cards, obtaining/retrieving Social Security information and benefits, resume preparation, housing navigation, education on banking, including assistance opening a bank account, and tax assistance.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
At the start of the 2024-25 year, there was one emergency shelter operating in El Centro having a total capacity of thirty-seven (37 beds + 2 cribs). This program serves a limited clientele, specifically homeless and battered women and children through direct case management services, temporary living facilities, and referrals to other agencies or other direct assistance.

The emergency shelter is operated by the Center for Family Solutions (Womanhaven).

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are:
likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs As mentioned previously, the City of El Centro participates in the IVCCC's efforts in ending

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chronic homelessness. The IVCCC coordinates services and funding to remove people from homelessness to permanent housing. Chronically homeless persons require rehabilitation services, employment training and placement, health services, and case management services to transition from homelessness to transitional housing and then to supportive/permanent housing. It continues to provide the assistance and services needed such as; crisis line 24/7, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, counseling, emergency food and clothing, transportation, employment services, and housing services.

Additionally, to assist transitioning foster youth, the City of El Centro in partrnership with Imperial Valley College Foundation developed a City-owned property to provide housing to Imperial Valley College homeless students. The Lotus Living Rise Above Resilient Community project consisted of the installation of twenty-six (26) tiny home units. The units measure 170 square feet and include, a kitchen, bathroom, bed, desk, closet, patio and washer and dryer stacked units.This project serves students with extremely low income levels and prioritizes serving former foster youth. The Lotus Living complex continues to be fully occupied and has a success rate greater than 90 percent at remaining housed.

To avoid homelessness, the City also encourages families who may be experiencing foreclosure to seek assistance from the City's fair housing provider, Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, to find ways in which way they can remain in their home.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City works collaboratively with Imperial County, IVHA, and the IVCCC to prevent individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. Initiatives and accomplishments include:
• Womanhaven continues to apply for ESG funding for rapid re-housing of victims of domestic violence who find themselves homeless and in addition serves other persons who find themselves homeless for other reasons. Persons served are single individuals and single parents with children.
• The Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) provides housing services for former foster youth and will continue to provide those services under a program known as Transitional Aged Youth program (TAY).
• In terms of preventing homelessness among veterans and their families, the Imperial Valley Housing Authority (IVHA) prioritizes assisted affordable housing to veterans of the Armed Forces. IVHA was awarded 10 VASH vouchers to provide permanent housing to Veteran’s experiencing homelessness in the region.
• Achieved a 98% successful utilization of emergency housing vouchers The IVCCC has also developed a valuable resource guide that lists available service providers, helping individuals and families to easily access community services. The guide includes the

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name of each organization, its location, contact information, and the type of services offered.

It is also the City's intent to continue supporting the efforts of local nonprofit agencies such as Womanhaven to obtain funds to provide rapid re-housing assistance. This agency provides supportive services to help individuals and families quickly secure housing and provide shortterm financial and rental assistance.

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CR-30 - PUBLIC HOUSING 91.220(H); 91.320(J)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The City of El Centro does not operate its own public housing authority and relies on the Imperial Valley Housing Authority (IVHA) for public housing and administration of Housing Choice Vouchers. This year, 2025 marks IVHA’s Diamond Jubiliee which is the authority’s 75th anniversary of providing decent, safe and sanitary housing to those most in need in the Imperial Valley community.

IVHA maintains 167 public housing units in the City. IVHA received 10 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers to provide permanent supportive housing to veterans experiencing homelessness. A total of 8 of the VASH vouchers are being utilized in El Centro.

IVHA was also allocated Project Based Vouchers (PBV) for Jacaranda Gardens.

Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership IVHA encourages public housing residents to attend meetings and provide feedback and input.

IVHA and Community Valley Bank continue to offer the Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBSF).

This program assists income qualified first time home buyers by providing a 3:1 match on homebuyer contribution up to $29,000 for down payment and closing costs. IVHA continues to work with Community Valley Bank to provide the WISH grant to housing participants. Two Housing Choice Voucher participants have utilized the WISH and USDA FTHB programs. One public housing family has utilized the USDA program.

The Imperial Valley Housing Authority established The Family-Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) to assist Section 8 residents and Public Housing (PH) families to gain economic independence from all governmental assistance. Information regarding the FSS and WISH program are made available to visitors to the IVHA’s lobby. Financial literacy material is also available. The display also features pictures of recent FSS program graduates who have successfully purchased homes.

IVHA also awarded scholarships to high school graduates living or participating in IVHA housing programs.

Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
IVHA is not identified as a troubled PHA.

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CR-35 - OTHER ACTIONS 91.220(J)-(K); 91.320(I)-(J)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) For PY 2024/2025, the City allocated $15,000 of CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation activities, which included the Lead Based Paint and Asbestos Abatement Programs in support of the Housing Rehabilitation Program.

The City of El Centro works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impact of them. Efforts to protect public health and safety include taking actions to reduce development costs or provide financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, and affordable housing.

The City in its Zoning Ordinance has a density bonus program which offers incentives and/or concessions that make the provision of affordable housing more feasible. In accordance with SB 1818 and SB 435, developers of qualifying affordable housing and senior housing projects are entitled to a density bonus of up to 35% over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning district. Developers of qualifying projects are also entitled to at least one concession or incentive and may utilize those concessions on parking requirements. The Jacaranda Gardens project benefited from a density bonus. The City will continue to work with developers on a case-by-case basis to provide regulatory concessions and incentives to assist them with the development of affordable and senior housing.

In updating the Zoning Ordinance in 2022, the City included provisions for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory units that provides the opportunity for property owners to add one or potentially two dwelling units on sites with a single-family residence. The City of El Centro offers pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans available at no cost to the public. In most circumstances, these units are not required to provide additional parking or open space requirements which would otherwise reduce the density.

To ensure the development of affordable housing, the City wil continue to make efforts to ensure that developmental review processes are efficient, fees reasonable, and that the development industry is involved in the formulation of policies regarding review processes and fees.

Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

91.220(k); 91.320(j)
A major obstacle to addressing the underserved needs is the lack of adequate funding, especially for affordable housing activities. With the dissolution of redevelopment in California, and reduced state and federal funding levels, the City's ability to address the extensive needs in the community is seriously compromised. The City continues to aggressively pursue other

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funding opportunities through the state and other sources.

Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) As part of the inspection process for the Housing Rehabilitation for residences built prior to 1978, the City requires inspections for the potential presence of lead-based paint and the potential hazard such paint may pose to occupants of the residence. If the inspection reveals that a potential hazard exists, the City requires full testing, mitigation, and removal of the leadbased paint hazard in accordance with HUD regulations.

CDBG funds are provided as a grant for the testing and abatement of lead-based paint hazards through the Housing Rehabilitation Program. It is anticipated this program will serve low-income residents during the 2025 program year.

Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families.

91.220(k); 91.320(j)
In an effort to reduce the number of households in poverty, El Centro will continue to support the use of existing county job training and social service programs to enhance employment marketability, household income, and housing options. In addition, the City participates in various county-sponsored programs by providing City Hall as a worksite, providing temporary positions with supervision, training, and performance evaluations to indicate their degree of success.

In PY 2024-2025, the City spent approximately $70,000 of CDBG funds on public services.

These funds included services for Fair Housing, homeless services, meals for homebound seniors, and services for domestic violence survivors.

Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The institutional structure for delivering CDBG programs and services to low and very-low income families and individuals involves public, private, and non-profit agencies. Partnerships are utilized internally among City departments to administer sidewalk improvements and improvement of public facilities.

Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City maintains a list of interested potential applicants for the CDBG Annual Action Plan Request for Proposals (RFP) process. A letter announcing the availability of funds along with the RFP application is mailed to these interested agencies annually. In addition, notices are published in our local English and Spanish newspapers and on the City's website. Applications for public services and public facilities projects are accepted after notification for a minimum of a 30-day availability period. In addition, staff conducts two public meetings to provide technical assistance to interested citizens and agencies in understanding and applying for El Centro's CDBG funds.

During the preparation of the most recent Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, information was obtained through organizations and agencies who participated in a stakeholder interview, focus group, questionnaire, or written request for information., which included repreentatives from Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, Imperial Valley Housing

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Authority, Imperial Valley Transit, two real estate companies, and a mortgage company.

Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
The City of El Centro's 2024-2028 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Action Plan (AI) was completed and accepted in June 2024. The 2024-2028 AI presents a comprehensive review of the demographic profile of El Centro and Imperial County, assesses the extent of housing needs among specific income groups and evaluates the range of available housing choices for residents. The AI also analyzes the conditions in the private market and public sector that may limit the range of housing choices or impede a person's access to housing.

Most importantly, the AI identifies impediments that may prevent equal housing access and develops solutions to mitigate or remove them. The AI lists specific impediments, the conclusions of the actions taken by the City to overcome the effects of those impediments, as well as recommended actions.

To aid in addressing the impediments to Fair Housing Choice, the City contracts with Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board to provide Fair Housing Services which include:
• Processing of Housing Inquiries
• Complaint Investigation and Referral
• Public Education and Outreach on Fair Housing
• Reporting
During the preparation of the AI the following areas were evaluated to identify public sector fair housing impediments.
• Policies and practices of the Imperial Valley Housing Authority AI Conclusion and recommendation: A detailed review of its policies and practices demonstrate that the IVHA affirmatively furthers fair housing choice.

Evaluation for FY 2025-2026: As recommended, the IVHA continues to actively encourage families to seek housing in neighborhoods with low concentrations of lowincome families. Participants of the IVHA program receive comprehensive information on housing discrimination, fair housing rights, and available resources. It is crucial for participants to understand what protected classes are and to recognize instances of discrimination. Additionally, IVHA is tackling the issue of housing supply by ensuring a higher percentage of units in new developments are allocated for project-based vouchers.
• Transit services provide to affordable housing developments and major employers by the Imperial Valley Transit
AI Conclusion and recommendation: Within the current AI, it was determined that the Imperial Valley Transit (IVT) provides regularly scheduled, economical, bus service to all affordable housing development and all major employment centers. All publicly supported housing options in the city are located on or near existing bus routes. The IVT

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Transit is funded and administered by the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC). IVT provides fixed route bus services to all publicly supported housing developments in the city and most major employers. However, there are still challenges to accessing these services. Some reccomendations and feedback from stakeholders was to expand the weekday and evening services; expand weekend services; increase service frequency on weekdays; expand fare purchase and payment options; and implement real-time bus service information.

The average IVT rider is employed and uses IVT services to travel to/from work. Among these riders, many work outside the traditional work hours of Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. As such, there is a demand for IVT to expand its weekday evening serives, increase its service frequency, and expand weekend services to better serve the needs of this transit-dependent population. Additionally, expanding fare purchase and payment options could encourage increased ridership. Currently, riders must provide exact change when boarding the bus, or they may purchase a multi-ride pass at the transit office, City Hall, or at Imperial Valley College. Allowing passess to be purchased online and/or at a greater number of physical locations would help alleviate this challenge to accessing IVT services.

Evaluation for FY 2024-2025: The City received notice of award of funding through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant program for an affordable housing development. As part of the application processes, thorough reviews were done to identify, among other items, the availability of local transit and transportation for the proposed developments.

The City will continue to work with developers to promote affordable housing developments in close vicinity to public transit services. • Dispersal or concentration of group homes housing
AI Conclusion and recommendation: The AI process determined that no overconcentration of group homes exists. The City will continue its practice of annually determining the number and location of licensed group homes. If an overconcentration appears to be emerging, the City will contact the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division to implement measures that would avoid over concentration.

Evaluation for FY 2024-2025: During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the City did not receive any proposed group home project applications.
• City of El Centro Planning, Zoning, and Building Policies and Practices AI Conclusion: An analysis was conducted that was organized into five categories including Housing for Disabled People, Housing for Special Needs Populations, Affordable Housing Policies, Accessible Housing and Parking, and other Fair Housing Policies. The completed analysis demonstrates that El Centro’s practices are consistent with fair housing laws and affirmatively further fair housing.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: During the 2019-2020 FY, the City was awarded grant funding from the State of California Sustainable Communities Grant program to update the Land Use and Mobility (Circulation) Elements of the General Plan and prepare an Environmental Justice Element. This update was completed consistent with applicable

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fair housing laws and it was completed in June 2021. The Community Development Department completed the 2021 Housing Element Annual Report and was accepted by City Council on March 1, 2023, which establishes clear goals and objectives to inform future housing decisions. The 2021-2029 Housing Element update has been reviewed by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). • Housing Discrimination
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: Based on past trends, 40 housing discrimination cases may be filed with the IFHMB during the three year period between FY 2021-2022 and FY 2023-2024. During the same period, it is estimated that five housing discrimination cases would be filed with HUD while two to five could be filed with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). With respect to the fair housing impediment of housing discrimination, the following actions will be taken o The City will continue to offer its residents fair housing services, which will include the processing of housing discrimination complaints and landlord/tenant counseling services. Sometimes a landlord/tenant issue has as its basis a housing discrimination concern.
o Efforts will be made to increase community awareness of the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) services through postings on the City’s web pages and Community Newsletter articles. A greater community awareness of IFHMB may result in a higher number of families expressing their right to file a housing discrimination complaint.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: The City of El Centro continues to provide information on IFHMB’s services on City web pages.
• Brokerage Services
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: As no private sector impediment was found to exist, no recommendations are necessary concerning brokerage services. Although no impediments were found concerning brokerage services, the City will request that the Imperial County Association of Realtors (ICAOR) accomplish the following:
o Revise the Resources tab on its website to:
− Add a Fair Housing Information button (e.g. include information on steering, link to the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board, etc.) − Add information to the current insurance button such as the value of a C.L.U.E. Report (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) when purchasing a home.
o Enlist the services of IFHMB to offer a 3-hour Fair Housing course. Every four years, when renewing their license, all brokers and sales persons are required to complete a course on fair housing. Currently, most renewals are accomplished through online courses.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: To date, the ICAOR has not revised their resources tab to include a Fair Housing link or information on the value of a C.L.U.E. Report. Although the City cannot dictate what information this agency provides on its website, the City will continue to request the changes be made by demonstrating the advantages of providing

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for a well-informed client base.

The City of El Centro will be working with the IFHMB to offer a Fair Housing course to brokers through the ICAOR.
• Steering
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: It is not known with certainty if steering is an impediment to fair housing choice in El Centro. However, HUD statistics shows it is not a major issue. However, during the five-year period from FY 2019-2020 through FY 2023-2024, the City’s fair housing provider, Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board, will:
o Offer as part of its home buyer counseling services examples of how to detect “steering” during the home search process and how to detect “loan steering.” o Provide information to renters attending workshops on how to detect steering behavior by resident property managers.
o Continue to include “steering” as category of alleged housing discriminatory acts.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: The City of El Centro is working with Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) to ensure that dissemination of this type of information is included in their counseling and workshop opportunities. • Appraisal Practices
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: Complaints regarding discriminatory appraisal practices are not routinely collected by local, State or Federal agencies. Would-be homebuyers are in the best position to detect potentially discriminatory practices.

However, it is unknown if the lack of consumer knowledge of the scope and meaning of appraisal reports is an impediment to fair housing choice in El Centro. The following action will be taken:
o IFMHB will continue to offer homebuyer counseling services in order to 1) inform borrowers of their right to request the appraisal report and 2) provide information on the contents of the report and how to detect possible discriminatory practices.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: As per the recommendation, IFHMB will continue to offer the described homebuyer counseling services.
• Mortgage Lending Practices
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: The City’s goal is to improve the loan approval rates of all racial and ethnic populations that want to buy a home located in El Centro.

To improve even further the loan approval rates, borrowers can be helped to understand the loan approval process before they submit a loan application. To address possible impediments, the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board will:
o Continue to offer first-time home buyer seminars to explain to borrowers the need to lower debt-to-income ratios to a level acceptable to lenders. Implementation of this recommended action should result in better prepared borrowers and cause an increase in loan approval rates of all loan applicants, regardless of race or

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ethnicity.
o Work with the lenders to determine why a few census tracts have high loan denial rates in order to gather information that could assist would-be homebuyers to increase the probability of garnering loan approval for homes in neighborhoods of their choice.

Per the requirements of AB 686, the city will prepare an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) as part of its Housing Element Update which was adopted March 1, 2022. During the preparation of the AFH, the City will conduct a multi-year analysis of loan denial rates to determine with more precision the degree to which lending discrimination exists in El Centro.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: The City of El Centro is working with IFHMB to ensure that these services are covered by their current service contract. If not included, the contract will be amended to incorporate the services.
• Homeowners Insurance
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: Evidence is unavailable on whether homebuyers in escrow who are seeking homeowner’s insurance are discriminated against because of their race, color, disability or other protected characteristics.

However, without adequate knowledge would-be homebuyers could pay more than they need for appropriate insurance coverage. The lack of consumer awareness of the nature of homeowners insurance may impede fair housing choice. The following actions will continue to be taken:
o IFHMB will continue to explain “homeowners insurance” and “C.L.U.E. Reports” during its homebuyer counseling services.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: As recommended, IFHMB will continue to provide information on homeowner’s insurance and C.L.U.E. Reports. • Blockbusting/Panic Selling
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: There is no evidence to indicate that blockbusting/panic selling has occurred in El Centro in recent years. Consequently, there are no actions recommended for future implementation.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: No actions taken.
• Property Management Practices
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: The survey results revealed that impediments to fair housing exist in El Centro. Therefore, subject to funding availability, the City will implement the following actions:
o Invite the apartment managers to one or more workshops; the topics could include:
− Fair housing laws in general
− Fair housing laws regarding occupancy limits
− Fair housing laws regarding reasonable accommodations and

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modifications
− Sample written policies regarding service and companion animals Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: The City of El Centro is working with IFHMB to ensure that this service is incorporated into their Professional Services Agreement. • Discriminatory Advertising
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: Ads containing discriminatory words or phrases are infrequently unpublished. However, ads with discriminatory words or phrases may be published in the future. Additionally, ads stating “no pets” may discourage disabled persons from applying for the apartment housing advertised in print publications. The City will accomplish the following actions:
o Ensure, if funding is available, that IFHMB accomplishes the following:
− Annually review on-line apartment search sites. Discriminatory words or phrases should be investigated in more detail with follow-up enforcement actions, if necessary.
o Encourage the Imperial Valley Press to publish a concise “no pets” notice that indicates rental housing owners must provide reasonable accommodations for “service animals” and “companion animals” for disabled persons.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: As funding is available, the IFHMB will review ads for local housing opportunities for discriminatory words or phrases and investigate. Imperial Valley Press will be contacted regarding the “no pets” notice; however, it should be noted that due to the availability of free on-line advertising opportunities for local rental agencies, there are minimial, if any, advertisements in the local news papers. • Hate Crimes
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: No actions are recommended as no hate crimes have been reported in El Centro in recent years.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: The City will continue to work closely with its Police Department to identify hate crimes at residential locations. • Population Diversity
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: Since 1990 the Dissimilarity Index trend line for the Region has been higher than that of the City of El Centro. Not actions are necessary as the City’s Dissimilarity Index is in either the Low or Moderate range.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: No action taken.
• Location of Affordable Housing
AI Conclusion and Recommendation: The Imperial Valley Housing Authority will continue to seek Section 8 rental housing opportunities outside census tracts with a high percentage of the populations having incomes below the poverty level. The City has transmitted to the IVHA the most recent data on poverty incomes at the census tract level. For the most part, the location of El Centro’s affordable housing stock is well disbursed. While most affordable housing developments are located in low and moderate income neighborhoods, only one has contributed significantly to the low- and

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moderate-income percentage of the neighborhood in which it is located.

Evaluation of FY 2024-2025: As previously mentioned, the City partnered with a developer for the construction of the El Dorado Family Apartments, which is an affordable housing development completed in 2021. Although this development is located adjacent to an apartment complex with affordable housing units, it is also located across the street from a new, larger apartment development that is considered to be “luxury” apartments with no affordability restrictions.

It is evident that the provision of Fair Housing Services is critical in addressing the impediments to fair housing choice. During FY 2024-2025, IFHMB continued to provide invaluable services to the local community. Below is an example of actions taken by IFHMB during the fiscal year 2024-2025.
• Conducted nine fair housing workshops with a total of two hundred eighty-nine (289) attendees who received fair housing and landlord / tenant education. The webinars provided information on Federal and State laws, reasonable accommodations and modifications, how to recognize and report discrimination, and fair housing rights and responsibilities.
• IFHMB created an innovative social media and virtual marketing strategy to increase public awareness of fair housing rights. As part of the social media and virtual outreach and education programs, IFHMB:
o distributed over 45 fair housing public service announcements via social media and MailChimp;
o distributed fair housing tips via email;
o distributed two electronic fair housing newsletters to over 1,500 newsletter subscribers;
o provided information regarding federal and state fair housing issues via Facebook, and IFHMB website www.ifhmb.com.

IFHMB promoted services via social media and public service announcements. In addition to screening calls for fair housing implications and provide landlord-tenant information, IFHMB has assisted residents in the City of El Centro regarding the following issues:
• Five (5) were assisted with issues related to discrimination based on disability. • Three (3) were assisted with issues related to discrimination based on source of income. • One (1) was assisted with issues related to arbitrary based discrimination. • One (1) was assisted with issues related to marital status discrimination.

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CR-40 - MONITORING 91.220 AND 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
All proposed projects and subrecipient applicants are evaluated as part of the pre-award assessment. Technical assistance is provided and on-site monitoring is conducted for all subrecipients or whenever a subrecipient is showing signs of compliance issues. Desk reviews are performed continually as follows: Performance reports are reviewed monthly for progress and performance of activities. Additionally, invoices are reviewed in detail for appropriate documentation of services rendered, allowability of costs, and proof of payment. It is the City's policy that reimbursements are withheld from subrecipients whenever reports are late and until any outstanding compliance issues are resolved.

All housing rehabilitation and FTHB loan recipients are monitored on an annual basis for compliance with owner-occupancy requirements. An annual certification is sent for execution along with a request for supporting occupancy documentation, which is then placed in the borrower's loan file.

Outreach to minority and women-owned businesses is conducted as part of the City's housing programs. The contractor's list is open to all licensed contractors subject to insurance requirements and verification of their lack of placement on the Federal publication that lists debarred, suspended, and ineligible contractors. This list is updated on an annual basis. The list of participating lenders is also open to all, subject to execution of a contract with the City.

The City is cognizant of the prohibition of administering the CDBG Program in such a way as to limit access on the basis of race, color, and national origin. Additionally, steps were taken to identify under-representation of protected groups. All activities undertaken are required to report on a monthly basis the breakdown of demographic information on their clientele served.

Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.

A Notice of Public Review and Comment Period was published in the Adelante Valle Spanish newspaper on August 15, 2025, and the Imperial Valley Press newspaper on August 15, 2025, giving notice that the CAPER would be available for a 15-day review and comment period. As part of this notification, the public was advised that accomodations could be made upon request for any member of the public with hearing impairment or physical disability. The 15-day period began on August 15, 2025 and concluded on August 30, 2025. A public hearing was held on September 2, 2025 during the City of El Centro City Council meeting. The draft CAPER document was made available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, the Public Library, the Community Center, and the Economic Development Division's office during normal business hours. It was also posted on the City's website.

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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(C)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.

Staff is working with HCD to execute an agreement to begin administering the Housing Rehabilitation Program. The City will work to market the program and bring awareness to its residents of this program.

Staff will pursue educating project managers and applicants of the importance of readiness and timely expenditures. Technical assistance will continue to be made available upon request as part of the program project outreach.

Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.

The City of El Centro does not have any BEDI grantees.

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CR-58 – SECTION 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities
by Program

CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants
who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants
who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.

Direct, on-the job training (including
apprenticeships).

Indirect training such as arranging for,
contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site
training.

Technical assistance to help Section 3
workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume
assistance, coaching).

Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids
from Section 3 business concerns.

Technical assistance to help Section 3
business concerns understand and bid on
contracts.

Division of contracts into smaller jobs to
facilitate participation by Section 3 business
concerns.

Provided or connected residents with
assistance in seeking employment including:
drafting resumes,preparing for interviews,
finding job opportunities, connecting residents
to job placement services.

Held one or more job fairs.

Provided or connected residents with
supportive services that can provide direct
services or referrals.

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Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities
by Program

CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Provided or connected residents with
supportive services that provide one or more
of the following: work readiness health
screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test
fees, transportation.

Assisted residents with finding child care.

Assisted residents to apply for, or attend
community college or a four year educational
institution.

Assisted residents to apply for, or attend
vocational/technical training.

Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy
training and/or coaching.

Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other
efforts to support viable bids from Section 3
business concerns.

Provided or connected residents with training
on computer use or online technologies.

Promoting the use of a business registry
designed to create opportunities for
disadvantaged and small businesses.

Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the
state one-stop system, as designed in
Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act.

Other.

Narrative
Not applicable for 2024-2025.

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APPENDIX A
CDBG Local Target Area Map

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
“DRAFT” CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of El Centro has prepared the draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Program Year. The CAPER provides an assessment of the City's performance in meeting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 housing and community development goals as outlined in the previously adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan.

Notice is hereby given that the City of El Centro has prepared the CAPER for FY 2024-2025. A copy of the CAPER is required to be made available to the public for review and comment for a fifteen (15) day period. The draft CAPER will be available for public review from August 15, 2025, to August 30, 2025, at the following locations:
• City Clerk’s Office, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA
• Community Services Department-Economic Development Division, 1249 Main Street, El Centro, CA
• Community Center, 375 South 1st Street, El Centro, CA • Public Library, 1198 North Imperial Avenue, El Centro, CA A Public Hearing to solicit public comment from interested citizens will be held on September 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda permits, at the El Centro City Council Chambers, located at 1275 Main Street, El Centro, California. The purpose of the Public Hearing for the CAPER is to allow the public the opportunity to comment on the manner in which the City utilized federal and non-federal funds for the one-year period that ended on June 30, 2025.

The City of El Centro encourages citizen participation in the CDBG process and recommends you attend the September 2, 2025, hearing. If special accommodations are required due to a sensory or mobility impairment/disability, please contact the Economic Development Division at (760) 337-4543 to arrange for those accommodations to be made. If you are unable to attend the hearing, written comments will be accepted up to the date of the hearing.

To participate and make a public comment, join Zoom meeting:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4180375132?pwd=Rmo5UjZ1cWdyV1VoWUhSZWp6R0tVZz09&omn=8297 3477588
Meeting ID: 418 037 5132
Passcode: 5iHJYM
Any questions, please contact the Community Services Department - Economic Development Division at (760) 337-4543.

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# # # # #
Please publish once on Friday, August 15, 2025 as a legal advertisement.

Please bill: City of El Centro
Economic Development Division
Attn: Clara F. Obeso
1249 Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

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07/2025/cdz/A25-0118/Reso/CAPER2024-2025
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL

CENTRO APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT 2024/2025 AS

PART OF THE END OF THE YEAR REQUIREMENT REPORT

PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND

URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE ENTITLEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct, and adopted hereby.

2. That the City Council does hereby approve the CAPER, an original copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Centro, California, held on the day of , 2025.

CITY OF EL CENTRO
By _________________________
Sonia Carter, Mayor
ATTEST:

By _____________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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07/2025/cdz/A25-0118/Reso/CAPER2024-2025

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Office of the City Attorney
By _________________________________
Elizabeth Martyn Evans, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL ) ss

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

By ________________________
Norma Wyles, City Clerk

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Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:

TIME:

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Program Year 2024

EL CENTRO , CA
Metrics
Grantee
Program Year
PART I: SUMMARY OF CDBG RESOURCES
01 UNEXPENDED CDBG FUNDS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 02 ENTITLEMENT GRANT
03 SURPLUS URBAN RENEWAL
04 SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN FUNDS
05 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME
05a CURRENT YEAR SECTION 108 PROGRAM INCOME (FOR SI TYPE) 06 FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LINE-OF-CREDIT
06a FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LOCAL CDBG ACCOUNT
07 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AVAILABLE
08 TOTAL AVAILABLE (SUM, LINES 01-07)
PART II: SUMMARY OF CDBG EXPENDITURES
09 DISBURSEMENTS OTHER THAN SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS AND PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 10 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT 11 AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT (LINE 09 + LINE 10) 12 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION
13 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS
14 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL EXPENDITURES
15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES (SUM, LINES 11-14)
16 UNEXPENDED BALANCE (LINE 08 - LINE 15)
PART III: LOWMOD BENEFIT THIS REPORTING PERIOD
17 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD HOUSING IN SPECIAL AREAS
18 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD MULTI-UNIT HOUSING
19 DISBURSED FOR OTHER LOW/MOD ACTIVITIES
20 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT
21 TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT (SUM, LINES 17-20)
22 PERCENT LOW/MOD CREDIT (LINE 21/LINE 11)

LOW/MOD BENEFIT FOR MULTI-YEAR CERTIFICATIONS
23 PROGRAM YEARS(PY) COVERED IN CERTIFICATION
24 CUMULATIVE NET EXPENDITURES SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT CALCULATION 25 CUMULATIVE EXPENDITURES BENEFITING LOW/MOD PERSONS
26 PERCENT BENEFIT TO LOW/MOD PERSONS (LINE 25/LINE 24) PART IV: PUBLIC SERVICE (PS) CAP CALCULATIONS
27 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES
28 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR 29 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 30 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS
31 TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS (LINE 27 + LINE 28 - LINE 29 + LINE 30) 32 ENTITLEMENT GRANT
33 PRIOR YEAR PROGRAM INCOME
34 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP
35 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP (SUM, LINES 32-34)
36 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PS ACTIVITIES (LINE 31/LINE 35) PART V: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (PA) CAP
37 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION
38 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR 39 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 40 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS
41 TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS (LINE 37 + LINE 38 - LINE 39 +LINE 40) 42 ENTITLEMENT GRANT
43 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME
44 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP
45 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP (SUM, LINES 42-44)
46 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PA ACTIVITIES (LINE 41/LINE 45)

EL CENTRO , CA
2,024.00
803,901.77
526,655.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 191.25

0.00 1,330,748.02
626,899.83

0.00 626,899.83
107,005.86

0.00 0.00
733,905.69
596,842.33

0.00 0.00
626,899.83

0.00 626,899.83
100.00%
PY: PY: PY:

0.00 0.00

0.00%
70,271.23

0.00 0.00

0.00 70,271.23
526,655.00
26,993.11

0.00 553,648.11

12.69%
107,005.86

0.00 4,224.95

0.00 102,780.91
526,655.00

0.00 0.00
526,655.00

19.52%

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EL CENTRO , CA
LINE 17 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 17 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter excludes all data.

LINE 18 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 18 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter excludes all data.

LINE 19 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 19 Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number Activity Name MatrixCode
National
Objective Drawn Amount
2022
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2021
2021
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
3 9
9 9
9 9
9 9
9 5
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 6
7 7
7 7
7 7
7 3
3 3
8 8
8 8
8 8
8 8
8 8
8 8
231
252
252
252
252
252
252
252
252
257
256
256
256
256
256
256
256
256
256
258
259
259
259
259
259
259
259
218
218
255
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
6973559
6963493
7004376
7007038
7010542
7015309
7018129
7037368
7048656
6984665
6964811
6973613
6983097
6995593
7004926
7015290
7027956
7043309
7047631
7024192
6989766
7003046
7008003
7014830
7037359
7045267
7048605
6979723
7003298
6973579
6964809
6973598
6979670
7002163
7007794
7015583
7015810
7023318
7023340
7033360
7043561
7043737
Housing Rehab Off Site Improvements for Housing
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program
Senior Nutrition Program
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Homeless Day Center
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Sidewalks in Support of Housing
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
03L
03L
03L
03L
03L
03L
03L
03L
03L
03L
05A
05A
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
14A
14A
14A
14J
14J
15 15
15 15
15 15
15 15
15 15
15 15
15 LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
Matrix Code 03L
LMC
Matrix Code 05A
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05J
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05Z
LMH
LMH
Matrix Code 14A
LMH
Matrix Code 14J
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
Matrix Code 15
$10,000.00
$1,830.99
$1,500.00
$103,899.60
$108,456.75
$61,426.15
$26,741.55
$1,500.00
$61,101.53
$376,456.57
$17,280.00
$17,280.00
$2,656.82
$5,310.90
$5,317.52
$3,523.12
$5,244.68
$6,247.26
$3,135.15
$2,739.06
$1,348.78
$35,523.29
$8,623.00
$1,367.56
$1,381.91
$1,369.96
$1,376.21
$1,323.30
$1,010.00
$1,016.00
$17,467.94
$48,789.00
$67,741.14
$116,530.14
$6,250.00
$6,250.00
$214.00
$160.00
$70.00
$120.00
$31,343.84
$10,000.00
$299.00
$800.00
$1,200.79
$825.00
$12,155.23
$204.03
$57,391.89

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EL CENTRO , CA
Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number Activity Name MatrixCode
National
Objective Drawn Amount
Total $626,899.83
LINE 27 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 27 Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity to
prevent,
prepare for,
and respond
to
Coronavirus
Activity Name Grant Number Fund
Type
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
Total
5 5
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 6
7 7
7 7
7 7
7 7
257
257
256
256
256
256
256
256
256
256
256
258
259
259
259
259
259
259
259
259
6984665
6984665
6964811
6973613
6983097
6995593
7004926
7015290
7027956
7043309
7047631
7024192
6989766
6989766
7003046
7008003
7014830
7037359
7045267
7048605
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Senior Nutrition Program
Senior Nutrition Program
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing Services
Homeless Day Center
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Sure Helpline
Activity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus B23MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B24MC060596
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B24MC060596
B24MC060596
B22MC060596
B23MC060596
B22MC060596
B22MC060596
B22MC060596
B22MC060596
B22MC060596
B22MC060596
PI
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
PI
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
05A
05A
05A
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05J
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
05Z
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05A
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05J
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05Z
$3,000.00
$14,280.00
$17,280.00
$2,656.82
$5,310.90
$5,317.52
$3,523.12
$5,244.68
$6,247.26
$3,135.15
$2,739.06
$1,348.78
$35,523.29
$8,623.00
$966.74
$400.82
$1,381.91
$1,369.96
$1,376.21
$1,323.30
$1,010.00
$1,016.00
$17,467.94
$70,271.23
$70,271.23
LINE 37 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 37 Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number Activity Name MatrixCode
National
Objective Drawn Amount
2022
2022
2022
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
11 11
11 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 239
239
239
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
262
6977707
6977710
6977716
6981350
6981351
6981352
6981353
6983509
6983512
6983514
6983516
6983520
6983523
6989764
7003937
7008005
7013145
7013148
7013973
7016077
7037241
7037250
7037257
7037260
7037271
7037277
7037282
7037285
7037288
7039086
7039091
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
$3,800.00
$350.00
$74.95
$375.00
$1,211.90
$956.05
$6,348.84
$595.00
$745.00
$5,513.30
$54.36
$1,339.47
$586.85
$901.73
$1,078.43
$880.00
$711.80
$44.19
$1,612.52
$57,009.66
$3.00
$271.00
$472.58
$895.44
$800.00
$141.73
$1,905.90
$113.03
$522.61
$5,317.52

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$134.00
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:

TIME:

PAGE: 4
14:51
08-26-25
Program Year 2024

EL CENTRO , CA
Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number Activity Name MatrixCode
National
Objective Drawn Amount
2024
2024
2024
2024
Total
10 10
10 10
262
262
262
262
7039093
7048615
7048617
7053343
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
Program Administration
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A Matrix Code 21A
$812.00
$400.00
$3,368.00
$7,660.00
$107,005.86
$107,005.86

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City Council of the City of El Centro
1275 W. Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243

SUBMITTED
ACTION ITEM (ID # 2025-284)
Item: 9.

Meeting: 9/2/2025 3:30 PM
Department: City Clerk
Category: Informational Items
Prepared by: Norma Valenzuela,
Secretarial Assistant
Department Head: Norma Wyles
DOC ID: 2025-284
Received Certificate of Mailing Notice of Application to the City, County and Municipal Governmental Agencies a Notice of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).

CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:

FISCAL IMPACT:

STRATEGIC PLANNING PROGRAM 2022-2027 RELATION:

DUE DILIGENCE CHECK FOR CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS: DID THE

DEPARTMENT VERIFY CURRENT EL CENTRO BUSINESS LICENSE,
CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, REFERENCE CHECKS, INSURANCE, ETC.:

BACKGROUND:

DISCUSSION:

CONCLUSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Notice of Application of Southern California Gas Company Certifi

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El Centro City Council
September 2, 2025