Exhibit 1
1 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSALS
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025: $50,000
FY 2025-2026: $50,000
Citizens Advisory Committee and Staff Recommendation:
FY 2024-2025: $50,000
FY 2025-2026: $50,000
Proposal
4C’s is requesting $50,000 in CDBG funding to support the expansion and stabilization of family childcare businesses operated by low-income residents in Fremont. The project will help build and maintain the supply of high-quality, licensed family childcare available to families, especially those with infants and toddlers, in Fremont. The CDBG funds will enable the agency to continue to recruit and train new and existing family childcare providers through the supply building/training model of the California Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP).
The agency proposes to provide recruitment, training, and technical assistance to 16 (6 new and 10 existing) family childcare providers who are Fremont residents and who will offer quality care for infants and toddlers. The training and technical assistance are designed to help participants to develop and improve their understanding of child development as well as small business management skills so they can become economically self-sufficient.
Background
4C’s of Alameda County has been providing services to families and childcare providers since 1972. 4C’s was one of the first agencies in California to receive funding from the California Department of Education to provide childcare information and referral services. 4C’s mission is to “develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children”.
4C’s serves as a coordinating body for childcare services and family resources in southern Alameda County. 4C’s has an office at the Family Resource Center (FRC) where they provide childcare referral and payment services for Fremont families and work in partnership with FRC agencies. 4C’s provides free childcare referral services to all families in southern Alameda County. 4C’s cited several advantages to using family childcare, including more flexible hours of operation and caring for multiple age groups. Many families prefer the home-like environment for their young children. Infant care in family childcare homes tends to be more “affordable” for families.
4C’s is well-known as the “go to” organization for those either seeking or providing childcare services. Individuals who want to open childcare businesses often contact the agency first to find out what steps to take. The agency also hosts licensing orientation for prospective family childcare providers on a monthly basis.
APPLICANT: Community Child Care (4C’s) of Alameda County Exhibit 1
2 Analysis
The 2019 California Child Care Portfolio describes the current childcare shortage in Alameda County. 50,907 licensed childcare spaces were used for the county’s children ages 0-12 who have parents in the workforce. To meet the needs of the culturally diverse communities they serve, 4C’s employs many bicultural and bilingual staff, and services and publications are offered in Chinese, English, and Spanish.
Families in Fremont need high-quality, affordable, and flexible childcare in order to work and to ensure their children receive early care and education experiences that promote their development and enhance their learning skills. The project will address the following community needs in Fremont:
1. Expand business opportunities for extremely low, low, and moderate-income individuals.
2. Resources for sustaining new childcare businesses.
3. Availability of high-quality licensed childcare for families.
The agency is requesting $50,000 in funding for two years, which is their current contract amount with the City to cover the rising costs of staff, trainers, training materials, utilities, and incentives.
Incentives generally come in the form of items such as finger printing reimbursements, fire extinguishers and other items that will help the participants in the set-up of their childcare operation. Under the current contract with the City, 4C’s main program goal is to serve six (6) new and ten (10) existing childcare providers for a total of sixteen (16) participants.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend the City Council appropriate $50,000 funding each in FY 2024- 2025 and FY 2025-2026 for 4C’s. The following conditions shall apply:
1. FY 2025-2026 funding is contingent on 4Cs’ performance in FY 2024-2025 and funding availability.
2. Prior to release of funds, 4Cs will comply with all National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements as outlined in 24CFR58.30.
Exhibit 1
3 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025: $50,000
FY 2025-2026: $50,000
Citizens Advisory Committee and Staff Recommendation:
FY 2024-2025: $50,000
FY 2025-2026: $50,000
Proposal
Afghan Coalition is requesting $50,000 in CDBG funding to continue to improve and deliver their microenterprise program, which teaches refugees and immigrants entrepreneurial skills with the objective of increasing self-sufficiency in a supportive environment.
Afghan Coalition proposes to expand the Microenterprise Services Project that it has developed and implemented in partnership with the City of Fremont through CDBG funding over the last 10 years. The agency has been successful in working with low-income, refugee and immigrant Afghan women, many of whom have suffered domestic violence, to explore the home-based businesses of jewelry making, making food-related products for commercial sale, catering, and clothing accessories. This beginning level of Microenterprise Services model includes gaining financial literacy skills and mentorship that builds their confidence as entrepreneurs.
The agency proposes to serve 20 unduplicated participants per year to increase social connections, entrepreneurial skills and reduce isolation. The program involves 80 hours of training and support which includes at least 18 hours from guest speakers. The training includes business plan development, financial literacy, marketing, business terminology, and strategic planning. The program will also provide four (4) sales events per year, referral systems to facilitate access to credit and other small business development assistance, and training to two (2) participants to become trainers. Afghan Coalition also plans to revitalize their Community Kitchen program, which allows participants the opportunity to develop their businesses in a commercial and licensed Co-op kitchen.
Background
The Afghan Coalition has been providing support for Afghan refugees and immigrants having difficulty adjusting in the United States. Serving over 1,000 community members per year, particularly immigrant women and children, the agency’s bilingual/bicultural advocates bridge the language and cultural gaps between community members and financial and social services.
This support provides Afghan families access to resources such as social benefits including health services and translation support, language classes, parenting information, education and social networks.
APPLICANT: AFGHAN COALITION
Exhibit 1
4 The agency’s goal is to foster self-esteem, motivation, hope and community service so that participants can become self-sufficient contributing members of society.
Analysis
According to a study by Dr. Carl Stempel of California State University East Bay, 76% of Afghan’s living in the Bay Area are isolated due to language barriers caused by illiteracy in both English and their native language. The study found that Afghan refugees also have high rates of employment, with 11% of those being between the ages of 18-64.
Afghan women have tremendous barriers in accessing community services for themselves and their families due to a lack of bilingual/ bicultural staff in local health care facilities and social service agencies, unfamiliarity with information and services that social service agencies offer and difficulty adjusting to unfamiliar models of service delivery. These women often suffer from physical and mental health issues related to war trauma, as well as immigration-related stressors, loss of social networks, difficulty accessing health and human services, unemployment and poverty.
Although this microenterprise program is designed for Afghan women, the program is open to anyone who is eligible based on CDBG income criteria.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend the City Council appropriate $50,000 funding each in FY 2024- 2025 and FY 2025-2026 for Afghan Coalition. The following conditions shall apply:
1. FY 2025-2026 funding is contingent on Afghan Coalition’s performance in FY 2024-2025 and funding availability.
2. Prior to release of funds, Afghan Coalition will comply with all National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements as outlined in 24CFR58.30.
Exhibit 1
5 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025: $121,275
FY 2025-2026: $121,275
Citizens Advisory Committee and Staff Recommendation:
FY 2024-2025: CDBG: $98,111; Rent Review Program: $23,164 FY 2025-2026: CDBG: $80,550; Rent Review Program: $40,725
Proposal
Project Sentinel proposes a program that includes the following fair housing & landlord tenant services:
• Investigation and referral of complaints of housing discrimination within the City • Conciliation services in cases with evidence indicating illegal discrimination • Provide support for cause cases moving from investigation to enforcement • Fair housing training and education
• Assist low income housing search through counseling, and use of the Assisted Housing Directory
• Community education and outreach to home seekers and apartment managers/owners on federal and State housing laws
• Facilitation of audit/evaluation testing to determine fair housing and/or discriminatory practices.
• Neutral and confidential counseling on rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants
• Offer “Rent Watch” articles for publication to print media reaching the Fremont area • Information and referral services for landlords and tenants.
Background
Project Sentinel was founded in 1978 by the Stanford Mid-Peninsula Urban Coalition and incorporated in 1991. Project Sentinel currently administers fair housing services for 27 cities and county agencies and tenant/landlord counseling services for 15 jurisdictions in California. The total population pool within the scope of Project Sentinel’s direct service contracts is in excess of
2.5 million residents. It also contracts with Mountain View to provide administrative support for the Mountain View’s Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act and mediation/ arbitration services for the City of Hayward’s Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance and the Mobile Home Space Stabilization Ordinance.
In addition to its Fremont office at the Family Resource Center, Project Sentinel maintains offices in Redwood City, Gilroy, Santa Clara and Modesto.
APPLICANT: PROJECT SENTINEL/ FREMONT FAIR HOUSING
Exhibit 1
6 Analysis
FY 2024-2025 will be the twenty-first year that Project Sentinel has provided a combined Fair Housing and Tenant Landlord program to City residents. Up until FY 2011/12, these services have been funded from a combination of CDBG funding (for the fair housing portion) and Office of Housing and Redevelopment Affordable Housing funds (for the tenant/landlord portion). Due to the dissolution of RDAs, Affordable Housing funds are no longer available to support this program. In addition, the availability of CDBG funds has been diminishing over the past several years. As a result, CAC and staff are unable to recommend full funding for this agency.
In March 2024, staff conducted a mid-year evaluation on the program. Staff is satisfied with the overall service level and professionalism of Project Sentinel. Project Sentinel did not receive any findings on the mid-year evaluation and its overall performance is above satisfactory.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend $98,111 in FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding and $23,164 in Rent Review Program funds for a total of $121,275 to Project Sentinel. CAC and staff also recommend that council allocate $80,550 in CDBG funding and $40,725 in Rent Review Program funding for a total of $121,275 in FY 2025-2026 funding to Project Sentinel. The following conditions apply:
1. FY 2025-2026 funding is contingent on Project Sentinel’s performance in FY 2024-2025 and funding availability.
2. Prior to release of funds, Project Sentinel will comply with National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements as outlined in 24CFR58.30.
Exhibit 1
7 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025: $300,000
FY 2025-2026: $300,000
Citizens Advisory Committee and Staff Recommendation:
FY 2024-2025: $300,000
FY 2025-2026: $300,000
Proposal
Habitat for Humanity East Bay / Silicon Valley is requesting $300,000 in CDBG funding for FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 to provide a full range of emergency and minor home repair services to low and moderate income home owners of single family and mobile homes.
Background
Since FY 2012, Habitat has leveraged funding sources to provide repair services to qualified households throughout Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties. The repairs typically include improvements to indoor air quality such as mold/mildew remediation, roof replacement, damaged siding, ceiling repairs, and window and door replacements. Habitat also makes repairs to improve accessibility and safety including ramps, fences, and grab bars. Other repairs include plumbing, electrical work, insulation, abatement work and exterior paint.
In FY 2023-2024 Habitat received $250,000 to provide emergency and minor home repair services to low- and moderate-income owners of conventional single-family and mobile homes and in Fremont.
Analysis
In its CDBG proposal, Habitat proposes to continue to provide services under the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Grant Program. Habitat has experience and the capacity to administer, manage, and oversee effective use of the City’s CDBG grant and loan funds and has successfully done so on similar programs.
The Housing Rehabilitation Program includes the following goals and objectives for FY 2024-25:
• Provide sixteen (16) emergency and minor home repair grants of up to $15,000 to make necessary improvements for low-income home owners.
• Provide necessary ancillary services to market the above programs, verify the eligibility of program applicants, provide technical assistance to qualified applicants, prepare and execute all loan and construction documents, monitor the rehabilitation and repair work, ensure code inspections are made, authorize progress payments, provide services required for financial and performance monitoring, and ensure compliance with all APPLICANT: Habitat for Humanity
Exhibit 1
8 federal CDBG requirements.
Habitat will administer the program based on the City of Fremont’s Housing Rehabilitation and Energy Efficiency Program policies.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend the City Council appropriate $300,000 CDBG funds in FY 2024- 2025 and $300,000 in FY 2025-2026 to Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley. The following conditions shall apply:
1. FY 2025-2026 funding will be contingent on Habitat’s performance in FY 2024-2025 and funding availability.
2. Prior to release of funds, Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley will comply with all National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements as outlined in 24CFR58.30.
Exhibit 1
9 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-25 & FY 2025-2026
CDBG ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Citizens Advisory Committee and Staff Recommendation:
FY 2024-2025: $334,633
FY 2025-2026: $318,102
Proposal
CDBG Administrative Funding: Under Community Development Block Grant rules, a maximum of 20% of the City’s CDBG entitlement, plus 20% of the anticipated program income may be spent for CDBG program administration. The administration budget for FY 2024-2025 is $334,633 and FY 2025-2026 is $318,0102, which is consistent with CDBG regulations. This budget covers the following:
• Cost of developing and administering CDBG projects and providing technical assistance to grant recipients.
• Cost of monitoring all ongoing projects for compliance with federal and other funding requirements and ensures submittal of CDBG program reports to HUD.
Analysis
This funding will support the administration and oversight of new and existing projects for compliance with CDBG regulations.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $334,633 in FY 2024-2025 and $318,102 in FY 2025-2026 funding for CDBG administrative activities.
Environmental Review
N/A
Exhibit 1
10 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025: $121,715
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2024-2025: $121,715
Proposal
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE) is requesting $121,715 in CDBG funding to renovate the children’s play structure at SAVE’s shelter for survivors of domestic violence, which is in a confidential location.
Background
SAVE has been providing services to survivors of domestic violence (DV) since its inception in 1976. It have grown from a small, volunteer-led organization with a 24-hour crisis line and 2- bedroom shelter to a well-established and respected agency providing a comprehensive range of services to survivors and their children. In addition to the safe house and crisis line, SAVE operates a walk-in services center with a crisis response team who can provide immediate intervention and ongoing support. The current safe house has been in operation since 1982, providing a safe refuge to survivors and their children for as long as they need it. The safe house program is staffed with advocates who provide case management, peer counseling, assistance obtaining benefits and other resources, and help securing housing and employment.
The existing play structure has been in place for about 25 years and is beginning to degrade. The metal platforms and posts that make up the various play levels have rusted making the structure less secure and leaving sharp edges and rough surfaces that pose a danger to the young residents who use it. Additionally, the contractor SAVE solicited an estimate from has informed us that the structure no longer meets code.
Analysis
By replacing the existing structure with several smaller structures like a playhouse, and activity bench and some climbing structures that are not as tall as the current structure, these items will be more ADA accessible and better suited to the yard space in which they will be located.
Replacing the rubberized surface that was installed in 2013 because it has exceeded its expected life span of 10 years, has started to degrade in areas will provide further safety.
Recommendation
APPLICANT: SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS
(SAVE) – SHELTER PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT
Exhibit 1
11 The CAC and staff recommend a total of $121,715,000 in FY 2024-2025 funding for this project.
Exhibit 1
12 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025:
$697,859
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2024-2025:
$697,859
Proposal
MidPen Housing (MidPen) is proposing a substantial rehabilitation of Oroysom Village and Pickering Place, two existing family apartment communities in MidPen’s Fremont portfolio by pursuing a scattered site Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) resyndication. A scattered site resyndication will allow MidPen to combine both properties under one ownership, restructure the existing financing, generate new tax credit equity, and substantially renovate both communities. The purpose of the resyndication and substantial renovation is to ensure the long-term affordability and physical and financial sustainability of Oroysom and Pickering as affordable housing communities in Fremont.
Background
Oroysom Village is located at 43280 Bryant Terrace and serves low-income families between 30% and 60% Area Median Income (AMI). The property consists of a one- story community building and 15 two-story apartment buildings. The unit composition is made up of 28 two-bedroom units and 32 three-bedroom units for a total of 60 units.
Pickering Place is located at 20 West Pickering Avenue and serves low-income families between 30% and 60% Area Median Income (AMI). The property consists of a two- story community building and 11 one and two-story apartment buildings. The unit composition is made up of 7 one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units, 17 three- bedroom units and 2 four-bedroom units for a total of 42 units.
The comprehensive property renovation and financial restructuring that MidPen Housing Corporation (MidPen) is proposing for Pickering Place and Oroysom Village through a new Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) resyndication and new permanent financing will address the community needs and housing needs. Pickering APPLICANT: MID-PENINSULA HOUSING CORPORATION –
PICKERING AND OROYSOM VILLAGE RESYNDICATION
REHABILITATION PROJECT
Exhibit 1
13 Place and Oroysom Village contain 103 units total. The demographics of these properties are households earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Of these 103 units, 75% of the units serve extremely low or very low income residents. The affordability levels are secured through long term deed restrictions.
Pickering Place was built in 1997 and Oroysom Village was built in 1999. The properties are over 25 years old and there is a large community need and housing need for re- investment to secure this affordable housing community’s short term and long term health in the City of Fremont. Funds raised from tax credits and new permanent debt will be used to replace major building systems throughout the property. These systems, which are in need of replacement, include siding, windows, waterproofing, accessibility, site work, heating, and electrical systems. Architectural and engineering design work is starting oon to specify the overall scope of work for the renovation.
Analysis
The CDBG funding will enable MidPen to replace aging and failing water heaters which heat both the water and the unit through a hydronic heating system that exchanges water heat to a fan coil. The hydronic heating system taxes water heaters and causes them to age and break down more quickly. We plan to replace all the water heaters with the CDBG funding. MidPen will evaluate ways to make the existing heating system more efficient and easier to maintain as part of the comprehensive renovation.
Preventing water intrusion and moisture build-up are key to maintaining healthy indoor environments. Pickering and Oroysom are under-ventilated for the size of the units. Pickering and Oroysom serve large families and contain three and four-bedroom units with two bathrooms. New continually running bathroom ventilation fans will improve the indoor environment and reduce instances of moisture build-up that can cause mildew and mold.
The existing kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring at both properties are nearly 30 years old and are at the end of their useful life. Maintenance staff and vendors have kept the cabinets repaired and useable, but new cabinets that are better sized for the large units are needed to improve comfort and livability. Most residents at Pickering and Oroysom are long term residents who have lived at the property over 15 years.
There are limited opportunities to replace kitchen cabinets and flooring at a unit turnover. Replacing kitchen cabinets and flooring is difficult to accomplish during normal operations while residents are living in their units. The time, inconvenience and relocation costs are too great a hurdle for an affordable housing property to cover during normal operations. The resyndication event affords a great opportunity to complete a comprehensive renovation. Residents will be temporarily relocated so that windows can be replaced. While residents are already temporarily relocated, MidPen can replace kitchen cabinets, countertops, and flooring, utilizing CDBG funding.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $697,859 in FY 2024-2025 funding for this project.
Exhibit 1
14 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2043-2024:
$130,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2023-2025:
$130,000
Proposal
The proposed project will address developing clear and multilingual signage at the FRC.
Background
The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) conducted its five-year 2023-2028 Strategic Plan during the spring and summer of 2023. Stakeholder data included 33 interviews and 5 focus groups with clients, community-based organizations, policymakers, donors, students and community leaders. It was identified during our strategic planning process that the largest barrier in providing excellent customer service
at the FRC was identified as confusing signage and navigation.
Clients struggle to find the agencies they are seeking for at the FRC. Stakeholders, which include our clients, reported that it is confusing and difficult to navigate between the two FRC buildings and they cannot find services easily within the FRC. The Strategic Plan planning committee, comprised of both FRC internal and external agencies provided feedback stating that their clients, who are already experiencing significant stresses in their lives, become discouraged and even more stressed in trying to find services that will help them at the FRC. In addition, many of our clients are monolingual and as the directory signage has not been updated since 1999, the need for developing clear and multi-lingual signage will better serve the population that the FRC serves as a one stop shop.
Analysis
Work will include replacing existing directory maps at the main entrances, secondary and tertiary entrances and in the FRC lobbies for both of the FRC buildings with illuminated directories. The signage will include a description of services in multiple APPLICANT: CITY OF FREMONT – FREMONT FAMILY RESOURCE
(FRC) ENHANCING NAVIGATION PROJECT
Exhibit 1
15 languages and will be color coded by agency category. Costs include design, construction, and building permit fees.
The Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) Enhancing Navigation Project will meet social service and community development needs by ensuring that the population diversity in our city and our service area that has increased significantly since the FRC’s founding in 1999 will now have appropriate multi-lingual signage. There are a large number of those seeking services at the FRC who do not speak English as their primary language. This presents significant concerns for many who come to our center, sometimes in crisis and often needing multiple services. This will ensure that the FRC will remain a healthy, safe and accessible place in which the community can receive services.
Customer satisfaction related to wayfinding and signage will be measured annually in the FRC Customer Survey.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $130,000 in FY 2024-2024 funding for this project.
Exhibit 1
16 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2024-2025 & FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSAL
Amount Requested:
FY 2024-2025:
$300,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2024-2025:
$0
Proposal
Acquire a home or building with CDBG funds to set up a transition center to help support people facing serious mental health challenges. The transition center would provide temporary housing, individual peer counseling, career skill building and planning, financial education, ESL support for Chinese monolingual speakers, and assistance in accessing longer term mental healthcare.
Background
Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities (MHACC) is one of the very few nonprofits that helps Chinese consumers facing mental health challenges. MHACC provide classes, one on one peer support, support groups activities and teach consumers practical skills that empower them to engage with and contribute to their communities and society at large. MHACC has realized there is a gap between people leaving inpatient mental health settings and when they are able to access outpatient care from a stable environment. Some young people struggle because their families will not allow them back home and they have nowhere to turn for help. This housing insecurity leads to relapses and makes recovery extremely challenging. MHACC has been saving to purchase housing in Oakland, but is looking to refocus the project in Fremont. MHACC started in Fremont in 2018 and we now have 3 offices: Oakland, Castro Valley, and Fremont.
Analysis
The acquisition of a dedicated house that will serve as temporary housing for individuals in the critical post inpatient mental health transition phase. This facility will provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment, promoting mental health stability and facilitating access to necessary resources for career development and community reintegration. In addition to temporary housing, the transition center would provide services including individual peer counseling, career skill building and planning, financial education, ESL support for Chinese monolingual speakers, and APPLICANT: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION FOR CHINESE
COMMUNITIES – MENTAL HEALTH TRANSITION CENTER
ACQUISITION PROJECT
Exhibit 1
17 assistance in accessing longer term mental healthcare. MHACC was originally planning the project in Oakland, but is refocusing the project in Fremont.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff do not recommend funding in FY 2025-2025 for this project as the project is not ready for CDBG funding. Staff and the CAC encourages the Mental Health Association for Chinese Communities to refine their application, develop an acquisition and program delivery plan, and work with a project manager to scope any rezoning or permitting barriers that may arise when purchasing a home or building for transitional mental health services.