Exhibit 1
1 CITY OF FREMONT
STAFF ANALYSIS OF FY 2025-2026 CDBG PROPOSALS
Amount Requested:
FY 2025-2026: $252,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2025-2026: $250,000
Proposal
Bay Area Community Health (BACH) is requesting $252,000 in CDBG funding to improve the Mowry III service offices located at 1860 Mowry Ave. so that it can expand clinic capacity and services to clients in the coming years.
Background
Completing the renovation project will expand BACH’s clinic capacity by larger office space to house 11 clinic support staff members. The renovation will support BACH behavioral health practitioners in providing health services to low-income, underserved, uninsured and underinsured residents of Fremont.
Analysis
- Demolish two existing exam rooms, one restroom, one breakroom, and three private offices that encompass a total of 1,639 square feet. In its place, BACH will modernize its facilities and build out three new examination rooms, two private offices (for Member Services staff members to provide information and enrollment support for health insurance and public assistance programs), and one meeting room space for group therapy sessions. In addition, - BACH will optimize its clinic workflow by creating a large office space to house 11 clinic support staff members— such as Medical Assistants (MA)—and a laboratory space. (The existing “MA pod” can only seat four MAs.) The enclosed space will ensure clinic support staff have a workspace to ensure HIPAA privacy guidelines for patient confidentiality are met.
- Lastly, open office space for cubicle workstations will be built to seat up to 10 staff members from the MAT/Substance Use Disorder, Homeless Street Medicine, and Harm Reduction programs.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $252,000 in FY 2025-2026 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: BAY AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH – MOWRY III
RENOVATION PART 2 PROJECT
Exhibit 1
2 Amount Requested:
FY 2025-2026: $465,280
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2025-2026: $465,280
Proposal
MidPen Housing is proposing to address a large amount of dry rot at Century Village, an existing family property. The property is located at 41299 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA. Century Village serves low-income families from 30% to 60% Area Median Income (AMI). The property consists of one one-story common area leasing office/community room building, two two-story apartment buildings and two three-story apartment buildings. The unit composition is made up of 16 one-bedrooms and 84 two-bedrooms for a total of 100 units.
Background
Century Village was built in 1972 and over the years, has undergone extensive improvements to maintain the long-term performance and residents’ quality of life. Communal spaces were expanded and a large classroom for the After School Program exists to support the continued development of young students. Located in close proximity to BART, major bus lines, and shopping centers, Century Village is a transit-oriented and pedestrian-friendly community.
CDBG funding is requested to replace the patio and balcony fencing at each building to address the dry rot. This funding is needed to address resident safety concerns and extend the useful life of the property.
Analysis
The proposed roof project with CDBG funding will meet the community and housing needs in the following ways:
- The CDBG funding will allow for the complete replacement of rotted wood, which is the single largest unfunded critical need at this property. Rotted wood balcony/patio fencing is a significant safety issue as dry rot gradually deteriorates the integrity of the fencing and can result in future accidents. Replacing these features will eliminate a life-safety hazard and allow the property to remain a safe and affordable housing option in Fremont. - Funds will help maintain existing deed-restricted affordable rental housing and extend the useful life of the property. We have already made some emergency replacements last year for the worst affected areas, but the property does not have sufficient funds to completely address this issue.
- The funds will be used to benefit very low-income and low-income residents.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $465,280 in FY 2025-2026 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: MID-PENINSULA HOUSING CORPORATION –
CENTURY VILLAGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Exhibit 1
3 Amount Requested:
FY 2025-2026: $175,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2025-2026: $175,000
Proposal
This proposed project will replace worn carpet in the FRC hallways and lobbies with LVT (vinyl tile) flooring at the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) . The Fremont Family Resource Center occupies two buildings on its campus and co-locates 24 State, County, City and non-profit agencies delivering a multitude of services to both families and individuals in a collaborative manner. Established in 1999 and designed as a “one-stop” family friendly location, the FRC serves approximately 40,000 unduplicated visitors per year.
Background
While everyone is welcome to use services offered at the FRC, the FRC Core Team and our FRC partner organizations report that more than 90% of our clients are very low or extremely low income. In 1999, when the FRC opened, it was designed to be a welcoming place for those seeking services, an antithesis to the images of families and individuals seeking services in impersonal, institutionalized settings.
Analysis
The environment of the FRC is to make people feel comfortable and more relaxed in within many cases, during the most difficult times in their lives. However, due to wear and tear, stains, heavy traffic in our hallways and lobbies, leaks from our single stall restrooms that seeped into the carpet and has made it difficult to clean, and age of the carpet, it has made the FRC look old, unsanitary, and run down.
The carpet is over 15 years old and for a facility that receives over 145,000 visits a year, it is due for a replacement to meet our mission statement of providing a welcoming environment in which the community can receive services.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $175,000 in FY 2025-2026 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: CITY OF FREMONT - FREMONT FAMILY
RESOURCE CENTER – FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Exhibit 1
4 Amount Requested:
FY 2025-2026: $100,000
Citizens Advisory Committee & Staff Recommendation
FY 2025-2026: $50,000
Proposal
The proposal is to partner on phase one of the renovation plan through a $93,000 investment to fund the architectural costs of a building assessment and preliminary construction budget.
Building 27 is an aging residential home with no record of schematic drawings in the District or at the City Planning Division. This context requires an architectural firm to provide a feasibility study and assessment of the building, which will result in a preliminary construction budget.
Background
In Fall 2022, Ohlone College established the Basic Needs Resource Center (BNRC), a support program for students struggling with basic needs such as food and housing insecurity. Since then, the BNRC has supported thousands of students with free grocery access and dozens more through CalFresh application support and Resource Navigation Services. In a district-wide survey fielded by the BNRC in 2023, the Hope Center found that 36% of students reported food insecurity, 38% reported housing insecurity, and 12% reported homelessness.
To expand access to BNRC services, District leadership has designated Building 27 at the Fremont campus as a potential future site for the BNRC. Building 27 is a residential building located atop the Fremont campus featuring three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two large community areas, a full kitchen, and a private road with two parking lots. The aim of this project is to bring Building 27 up to code and renovate it to support students impacted by housing insecurity. To do this, the District is working with architectural partners to design an emerging multi-year renovation plan with multiple phases: (i) initial assessment of the building and development of construction costs; (ii) development of design renderings and budget for full renovation; (iii) actual construction.
Analysis
The proposed budget for phase 1 encompasses a feasibility study and the development of renovation materials. No architecture plans can result from this effort as it is not allowed by CDBG regulations. Staff and the CAC estimate that phase 1 for this project should not cost more than $50,000. If Ohlone does need more funds once a contractor is in place, they can return to the CAC to request additional funding.
Recommendation
The CAC and staff recommend a total of $50,000 in FY 2025-2026 funding for this project.
APPLICANT: OHLONE COLLEGE – BASIC NEEDS CENTER
FEASIBILITY STUDY/PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES