ATTACHMENT II
HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 23-____
Introduced by Council Member _____________
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $15,000 FROM THE RENT STABILIZATION
FUND BALANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
PROJECT SENTINEL FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S RENT INCREASE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000
WHEREAS, an Agreement with Project Sentinel was executed on July 1, 2019, to administer the City’s Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO) and the Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance (MRSO) and to provide administrative support, develop a curriculum and provide education regarding tenant and landlord rig hts and responsibilities, and mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes regarding rent increases in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, as a result of local and state-level State of Emergency declarations and local and state Shelter -in-Place orders, many tenants experienced sudden income loss and further income impacts, leaving tenants vulnerable when existing declarations and state and local eviction moratoria are lifted; and
WHEREAS, ongoing economic pressure on both tenants and landlords is contributing to an increase in petitions allowed under the RRSO and MRSO; and
WHEREAS, Project Sentinel requires additional funding to meet the increased petition volume and to maintain services as required by the RRSO and MRSO; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby authorizes the ap propriation of $15,000 from the Rent Stabilization Fund balance (Fund 286) and authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Project Sentinel, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to add $45,000 for a total not -to- exceed amount of $120,000.
ATTACHMENT II
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2023
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