Hayward City Council
RESOLUTION NO. 22- ______
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS OF A TINY HOME VILLAGE IN A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $6,000,000 WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated September 9, 2021 (“NOFA”), for the Homekey Program (“Homekey” or “Program”). The Department has issued the NOFA for Homekey grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.3 (Assem. Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), § 20.); and WHEREAS, in response to the “Request for Information for Projects and Properties to House People Experiencing Homelessness Through the Homekey Program” released by the City of Hayward on October 20, 2021, Firm Foundations Community Housing submitted a proposal to build new, permanent tiny homes for individuals experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF HAYWARD (“Co-Applicant” or “City”) is submitting a joint application with the FIRM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HOUSING (“Corporation”) for Homekey funds (“Application”) to the Department for review and consideration; and WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to administer Homekey pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code). Homekey funding allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the Department-approved STD 213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit a joint Application to the Department for construction and operation of a tiny home village at South Hayward Parish in response to the NOFA, and to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if the Application is approved, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Standard Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, in a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Homekey Documents”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City attorney, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT City Manager Kelly McAdoo is authorized to execute the Application and the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2022 ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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