Exhibit 3
1 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2023-2024 CDBG PROPOSALS
Amount Requested:
FY 2023-2024: $272,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2023-2024: $272,000
Proposal
Tri-City Volunteers, Inc. is requesting $272,000 in CDBG funding to improve the building infrastructure at the food bank located at 37350 Joseph Street so that it can continue to Serve clients in the coming years.
Background
Tri-City Volunteers (TCV) continues to serve between 4000–6000 families every year - twice monthly (70% are Fremont residents) in the same premises, local grocery stores and community farmers, looking to alleviate the burden of poverty by offering a healthy variety of food in a dignified client-choice/farmer's market Marketplace - twice a month.
Analysis
- By replacing/stabilizing concrete flooring throughout the facility (including the volunteer break room) it will provide a safer space for volunteers, clients and staff to sort, pack and receive food. The current flooring poses a safety hazard. - By upgrading the lobby/waiting area with waterproof flooring it will provide additional safety for clients during both cold and hot weather.
- By replacing aging carpeting with laminate flooring in the office/admin area, it will make it easier to clean/sanitize and able to withstand increased floor traffic. - By providing infrastructure upgrades to support our Healthy Meal Kit Program we will be able to provide one step meals to our Marketplace and Marketplace clients. - By upgrading lighting throughout the facility, it will improve energy costs and eliminate hazardous materials in areas frequented by volunteers and clients.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $272,000 in FY 2023-2024 funding for this proje APPLICANT: TRI-CITY VOLUNTEERS, INC. – FOOD BANK FLOOR
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Exhibit 3
2 Amount Requested:
FY 2023-2024: $350,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2023-2024: $350,000
Proposal
MidPen Housing is proposing to rehabilitate Oroysom Village, an existing family property in MidPen Housing’s portfolio. The property is located at 43280 Bryant Terrace, Fremont, CA 94539. The property consists of 1 one-story common area community building and 15 two-story apartment buildings. The unit composition is made up of 28 two-bedroom units and 32 three- bedroom units.
Background
Oroysom Village is an affordable multi-family rental housing development that serves low- income familes located in the Mission San Jose section of Fremont. The land for the property was offered to MidPen Housing by the Sisters of the Holy Family. Completed in 1999, Oroysom is a model for intergenerational and multi-ethnic communities. The property has rich amenities which include a courtyard, laundry room, playground, community room, and a computer center.
Services offered at Oroysom include after school program, a community food program, job training, connection with community resources, and wellness/fitness programs.
Analysis
The proposed roof project with CDBG funding will meet the community and housing needs in the following ways:
- The CDBG funding will enable MidPen Housing to address the roofs which represent the most unfunded critical need at this point. The roofs are 24 years old and starting to show signs of damage. Addressing old roofs play a critical role in the property’s structural integrity and it allows our residents to continue living safely in their homes. The roof work is necessary to address health and life-safety concerns for the residents. - Roof improvement will allow MidPen to introduce solar panels at Oroysom Village. The solar panels are not part of the CDBG funding request. The roofs at the property are nearing end of life and need replacement. Installing solar panels on old roofs is not ideal.
The CDBG funding will play a critical role in making Oroysom Village solar-ready. Residents at Oroysom Village pay for utilities. The solar panels will contribute towards energy improvement, alleviate energy burdens, and help residents save on energy bills. - The funds will be used to benefit extremely low-income and low-income residents. - Funds will help maintain existing deed-restricted affordable rental housing and extend the useful life of the property.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $350,000 in FY 2023-2024 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: MID-PENINSULA HOUSING CORPORATION –
OROYSOM VILLAGE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Exhibit 3
3 Amount Requested:
FY 2023-2024: $85,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2023-2024: $85,000
Proposal
This proposal is to replace the bamboo floor located inside Wing A with high quality vinyl, that is in the majority of the rooms at the center. In addition, completely renovate the all gender single person restroom used by older adults to reflect the aesthetics of the other restrooms on the premises.
Background
The City of Fremont's Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth provides a dedicated meeting place for the Tri-City area's 69,300+ residents over the age of 55 years. The center provides a front door to older adult services; specialized classes and activities; and approximately 25,000 fresh meals cooked on site and served every year. The Age Well Center operations meet the nutritional, recreational, active living and socialization needs for older adults.
Analysis
The Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth is a 42-year old building and in need of some updates to make the heavily-utilized building fully operational for adults 55+. This project consists of replacing the bamboo floor located inside Wing A, our largest activity room, with sturdy vinyl, to match the rest of the center flooring. The second part of the project is to substantially improve the all gender, single-person restroom used by older adults to be fully functional and reflect the aesthetics of the other restrooms on the premises. Both improvements will increase the ability of the Center to best serve older adults. The bathroom is used regularly by the older adults and provides a larger space for individuals who may need the assistance of another person or desire more area to move in. The bamboo floor is old, scratched, and uneven. The floor will be replaced with vinyl flooring to match the rest of the facility floors and is a product that has shown to be durable.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $85,000 in FY 2023-2024 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: CITY OF FREMONT – AGE WELL CENTER LAKE
ELIZABETH FLOOR REPLACEMENT AND BATHROOM
Exhibit 3
4 Amount Requested:
FY 2023-2024: $33,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2023-2024: $33,000
Proposal
The Fremont Family Resource Center is requesting $33,000 in CDBG funding to add office work station cubicles, install a network switch and IT infrastructure to FRC Building ABCD located at 39155 Liberty Street, Suite C300. Total project costs, with a Fall 2023 start date, is approximately $107,881. $75,705 is being requested through a CalAim grant through Alameda County. The remainder is being requested through CDBG.
Background
The City of Fremont Human Services Department Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) division is expanding its services to the community and must both reorganize and expand its space at the FRC to include the addition of new staff members The division will be adding two case managers for the Housing Community Supports program to work directly with the homeless population and 3 positions related to the delivery of Mental Health Services for adults. This includes a new Clinical Supervisor and the two Clinicians from the Mobile Evaluation Team (MET). MET is a partnership between the Fremont Police Department, Fremont Human Services Department, and Washington Hospital Healthcare System. MET's mission is to provide a more comprehensive and compassionate level of service to community members with mental illness. Fremont’s 2022 Point in Time Count & Survey report, released in August 2022, is the most current and comprehensive data on the state of homelessness in the city. The community count identified that at least 1,026 residents are unhoused, a 68% increase in homelessness from 2019. Expanded clinical services in the FRC division is a response to this increase in homelessness. As with the expansion of services, this project specifically addresses the need for space for staffing to meet the needs of the community.
Analysis
SparkPoint Fremont, Keep Fremont Housed, and Stay Housed assist those at most risk of homelessness by offering financial coaching services to set on the path of self-sustainability. To address the impending lifting of the eviction moratorium, Keep Fremont Housed will offer legal first aid services, case management, information and referral resources, and rental assistance to those who are at most risk of losing their current housing. As Bay Area rents continue to increase, our programs also assist with households in managing their finances and obtaining a living wage. As staff expands, the need for space increases as well as the need for more private areas that staff can meet 1:1 with clients to address these needs.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $33,000 in FY 2023-2024 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: CITY OF FREMONT – FREMONT FAMILY
RESOURCE CENTER – CORE TEAM SPACE EXPANSION