Veterans: Forty-one (41) veterans were identified experiencing homelessness in Placer County during the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Nearly three quarters of veterans (73%) identified experiencing homelessness were unsheltered. The number of veterans experiencing homelessness has dropped slightly from 45 in 2024.
Unaccompanied youth and young adults: Unaccompanied youth are those under 18 with no guardian and young adults are ages 18 to 24 without a guardian. Fifty-four (54) unaccompanied youth and young adults were identified experiencing homelessness in Placer County during the 2025 PIT Count—70% were sheltered and 30 % were unsheltered. Youth transitioning from foster care are particularly vulnerable to homelessness — 14% of those experiencing homelessness in Placer County reported that they had previously been in the foster care system.
Other populations in the 2025 PIT Count: Additionally, 51% of those included in the 2025 PIT count reported having a mental health disorder and 36% reported a substance use disorder. Eleven percent of respondents reported a history of domestic violence. Over half (52%) reported experiencing at least one disabling condition.
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 222 259
Black or African American 29 15
Asian 5 8
American Indian or Alaska Native 3 10
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 4
Multiple Races 28 18
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Non-Hispanic/Non-Latino 289 217
Hispanic/Latino 47 53
Source: HUD 2024 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs Homeless Populations and Subpopulations, Placer County
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.
Families with children. The 31 families identified as experiencing homelessness during the 2025 PIT Count consisted of 84 members, representing approximately 12% of all persons experiencing homelessness in the county. As noted above, this is likely an undercount of the true number of families with children in need of housing assistance.
According to the PIT report, 16% of householders with children were unsheltered, or about five families.
Most resources for families with children are in Auburn and Roseville. Stand Up Placer is a domestic violence shelter in Roseville that provides shelter and advocacy for families that are homeless due to domestic violence. CalWorks Housing Support Program and Temporary Homeless Assistance can assist CalWorks families with hotel vouchers and housing subsidies. The Family Emergency Housing program refers families to the Home Start Shelter in Roseville. This shelter has five individual units.
Stakeholders reported that case management and housing navigation services “make a real difference” in addressing needs of families. Those with assistance are more confident filling out applications, signing leases, and finding resources to remain stably housed.
Veterans. As noted above, 41 veterans were identified as experiencing homelessness in Placer County during the 2025 PIT Count, the majority of whom were unsheltered. Resources for homeless veterans are also mostly located in Auburn, Roseville, and Sacramento. Nations Finest in Sacramento supports homeless veterans in finding employment, housing, and healthcare resources. Victory Village in Auburn provides services to veterans and families, including life skills, housing navigation, education, and physical wellness support.
PCHA leases to about 65 HUD-VASH recipients who receive support through referral. However, stakeholders indicated that there is greater demand for vouchers than what is currently available.
Stakeholders also appreciated the case management services that HUD-VASH recipients receive from the VA to find and maintain stable housing.
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In Placer County, approximately 17% of people experiencing homelessness identified their ethnicity as Hispanic. By race, nearly eight in ten individuals identified during the 2025 PIT Count reported their race as White (79%), followed by multiple races (8%), Black (7%), Asian (2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (2%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1%).
When the racial/ethnic composition of people experiencing homelessness is compared to the proportion of the total population of Placer County by race/ethnicity, it reveals:
• Hispanic individuals experiencing homelessness (17%) are slightly overrepresented compared to the proportion they make up in the county (15%);
• Black individuals experiencing homelessness (7%) are significantly overrepresented compared to their proportion of the county population (2%); and
• American Indian and Alaska Native individuals are also overrepresented in the county’s population experiencing homelessness (2%) compared to their proportion of the overall county population (0.2%).
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
As described above, of the 711 individuals identified as experiencing homelessness in Placer County during the 2025 PIT Count, 418 (59%) of those residents were unsheltered. Unsheltered homelessness increased by 52 individuals since the 2024 PIT Count. Of those who were unsheltered, 68% lived outdoors or in tents, 26% were in a vehicle, 4% in a hotel or motel, and 2% were in an abandoned building. Local stakeholders have reported a significant decline in homelessness within Lincoln, primarily unsheltered homelessness. The City works closely with the Lincoln Police Department’s Problem- Oriented Policing Program to connect residents experiencing homelessness with resources and services.
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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction:
This section provides an overview of the housing and supportive service needs of people from a variety of groups who are vulnerable to experiencing homelessness in Lincoln, including older adult households, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, large households, single parent households, survivors of domestic violence, and persons with addictions or a mental illness. The estimates of need rely on a wide range of data sources and are supported by stakeholder and resident engagement findings.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
Populations with the most significant needs in Lincoln include:
• Households made up of older adults. There are 15,587 residents 62 years or older in Lincoln, accounting for 30% of Lincoln’s population. Based on the poverty rate of older adults in Lincoln, it’s estimated that 1,056 older adults have some type of housing need in the city. This group may encounter barriers to finding affordable and accessible housing options while living on a fixed income.
• Frail elderly. Frail elderly adults include older adults who require assistance with three or more activities of daily living, such as bathing, walking, and performing light housework. There are an estimated 919 frail elderly residents living in Lincoln, 62 of whom are estimated to have housing and/or service needs. This group typically requires enhanced accessibility features and in-home care.
• Disability. There are 5,230 households that include a member living with a disability in Lincoln.
According to 2021 CHAS data, 34% of households with a disability have at least one housing problem in Lincoln. Applying this percentage to the number of households with a disability, an estimated 1,775 households with a disability have a housing need. • Large families (with 5 or more people). There are approximately 1,473 large family households in Lincoln. Based on the poverty rate for large households, an estimated 7% of large households, or 97 large households, in Lincoln have some type of housing problem. While the most common housing need experienced by large families is cost burden, this household type is more susceptible to overcrowding.
• Single parents with children. There are about 1,355 single parent families with children in Lincoln. The poverty rate for these households is 25%—much higher than the city-wide family poverty rate of 10%. As such, an estimated 336 single parent households with children living in poverty have housing and/or service needs and may need unique support given the challenges they face.
• Survivors of domestic violence. According to national estimates from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), 4.5% of women and 2.8% of men experience stalking, physical violence, and/or contact sexual violence by an intimate partner each year.
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California Violence Experiences Survey found that those experiencing “…financial distress in the past year—particularly eviction and food or housing insecurity—were associated with 2x to 8x greater risk for physical violence, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence (IPV).”2 • Limited English proficient households. About 290 households in Lincoln have limited English proficiency (LEP), meaning no one over the age of five speaks English “very well.” Asian and Pacific Islander languages are the most commonly spoken languages by these households in Lincoln. These households may have trouble accessing resources and/or housing-related documents in their native language. It is estimated that 38 LEP households have housing and/or service needs in Lincoln.
• At risk of homelessness. Households spending 50% or more of their income on housing are considered at risk of homelessness. These households have limited capacity to adjust to rising home prices and are heavily impacted by even minor shifts in rents, property taxes, and/or incomes. There are 1,865 households in Lincoln with income less than 30% AMI who face severe cost burden at the highest rate of any income group (70%). This group is therefore particularly vulnerable to homelessness.
• Persons with addiction or mental illness. According to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 9.9% of those 18 and older have a drug use disorder and 10.9% have an alcohol use disorder. The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 7.6% of these individuals need treatment. Applying these estimates to Lincoln, an estimated 2,694 residents over 18 have a substance abuse disorder and 2,435 (90%) are in need of treatment.
• Persons with HIV/AIDS. There are an estimated 48 individuals living with HIV/AIDs in Lincoln based on the prevalence rate in Placer County (112.5 per 100,000 individuals). The Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation provides case management, benefits counseling, emergency financial assistance, and referrals for further services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
The non-homeless special needs populations in Lincoln have a wide range of service needs. In general, the populations identified above all need:
• More affordable housing options—both rental and for-sale; • Rental and utility assistance;
• Assistance with home repairs and accessibility improvements; • Supportive services;
• Housing navigation services; and
• Workforce development and employment opportunities.
Other specific housing and supportive needs include:
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• Accessible housing options (elderly, frail elderly, and persons living with disabilities); • Transitional housing or more shelter capacity specifically for survivors of domestic violence (survivors of domestic violence);
• Affordable childcare options (Large families and single parents with children); • Transportation to health care appointments and other basic needs (elderly, frail elderly, and persons living with disabilities).
The housing and service needs were identified through stakeholders who serve these populations and resident engagement.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
Based on the California HIV Surveillance Report, the annual number of new HIV diagnoses and the rate of HIV infection declined slightly from 2019 through 2023 in Placer County. The number of new diagnoses declined by 0.1% percentage points—from 13 in 2019 to 8 in 2023, and the rate of new diagnoses per 100,000 population declined from 3.3 to 2.
If the PJ will establish a preference for a HOME TBRA activity for persons with a specific category of disabilities (e.g., persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness), describe their unmet need for housing and services needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2) (ii)) Lincoln does not receive HOME funds.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
Lincoln is working to improve trail networks, public safety buildings, and the McBean Pool. The City of Lincoln Capital Improvement Projects include:
• Trail improvements between Hawks Landing, Sorrento, and Lincoln High School; • Remodeling of police department;
• Parking lot improvements at McBean Park, the Art Building, and police department; and • Improvements to McBean Pool
Additionally, in the years since the previous planning period, construction for a new wastewater facility has begun to expand its current capacity. Construction began in 2022 in west Lincoln, according to Lincoln’s 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Lincoln’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan also includes a goal to conduct an analysis of current and future library service and facility needs through community engagement.
One stakeholder suggested that Lincoln implement a publicly-owned utility model, similar to the one used by the City of Roseville. They shared Roseville’s website that states, “Having all utility infrastructure – water, wastewater, recycled water, waste services (trash and recycling) and electricity – under one integrated utility service for Roseville customers allows your utilities to be more innovative and cost efficient because we can manage each utility service in-house and find synergies to promote innovation, sustainability and reliability.” According to Lincoln’s 2023 to 2025 Strategic Plan, city staff will contract a feasibility study on the municipalization of electrical power.
Stakeholders who work with homeless populations and families fleeing domestic violence also desired more emergency shelter facilities. The only domestic violence shelter is almost always full and families are frequently referred to sources outside of Placer County. Similarly, people experiencing homelessness are often referred to resources in Sacramento and must leave their community.
How were these needs determined?
Lincoln’s Capital Improvement Projects are determined by city departments and approved by City Council annually. Community engagement findings, including from stakeholders, focus groups, and the community survey, also informed this section.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
In 2024, Measure B was put to a vote to increase sales tax by half a cent in Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln. Funds were to go to transportation projects like widening Highway 65 and funding road repairs.
Measure B ultimately failed, but the need to relieve the 80/65 Interchange bottleneck and widening of Highway 65 still needed to be addressed. In 2025, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency received $22.48 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s BUILD Discretionary Grant Program to add additional lanes. Construction is projected to start in the Fall of 2026 and be completed in December 2028. Beyond road improvements, transportation is another public improvement need. As 382
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outlined in Lincoln’s most recent Housing Element, the city will ensure that transit infrastructure is included in new roadways as new developments are built. The lack of public transportation in Lincoln was identified as a barrier to employment by stakeholders who work with people experiencing homelessness. For example, two people who receive services work at Target take the bus to work but have to ride their bike home for a long stretch because their shift ends after buses stop running at night.
Lack of transportation also prevents families from receiving food boxes, getting to medical appointments, and accessing other needed resources. Another stakeholder plainly said that transportation infrastructure needs to catch up with growth in the region.
Beyond transportation infrastructure, improvements to Lincoln’s downtown area are needed. Lincoln’s 2023-2025 Strategic Plan outlines goals to update Lincoln’s historic downtown area with a $400,000 grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. Nearly a third (32%) of Housing and Community Development survey respondents identified sidewalks, streetlights, and other neighborhood improvements as needed public improvements throughout the city. One stakeholder shared that, “there are large areas in older neighborhoods without any sidewalks. New parks don’t have restrooms which is difficult for those with young children.”
How were these needs determined?
Along with the City’s Housing Element and the City’s 2023 to 2025 Strategic Plan, community engagement findings, including from stakeholders, focus groups, and the community survey, also informed this section.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
Stakeholders consistently identified housing stability-related public services as a significant need in the City of Lincoln. Utility and rental assistance were the most frequently cited priorities. One stakeholder shared that just over 9,300 residents in Lincoln were enrolled in Medi-Cal, an indicator that coincides with poverty and inability to pay for housing, medical care, food, and other necessities on current income. Service providers reported increasing instances of overcrowding and households doubling up due to the lack of affordable housing, indicating growing risk of homelessness and housing instability for these households. While programs such as St. Vincent de Paul provide rental, utility, and food assistance, assistance is limited to once per year and capped at $800, which is usually insufficient to address arrears at current rent levels.
Stakeholders also noted gaps in access to essential services and geographic barriers that require residents to travel outside Lincoln to Roseville, Auburn, and Sacramento for groceries, healthcare, childcare, and financial assistance. There is a strong need for expanded eviction prevention services, flexible financial assistance for security deposits and first month’s rent, and direct cash assistance to help households stabilize before entering crisis.
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not adequately support shift work or late-night hours, further constraining employment opportunities, Stakeholders highlighted the importance of local employment partnerships, job readiness programs, and supportive services that connect residents to nearby employers.
Fair housing services were also identified as a needed service, particularly for those with limited English proficiency, who reportedly face repeated application fees, inconsistent waitlist practices, and barriers in the rental application process. Expanded fair housing education, counseling, and application assistance were identified as necessary public services to preserve access to housing opportunities in Lincoln.
How were these needs determined?
Community engagement findings, including from stakeholders, focus groups, and the community survey, also informed this section.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
This section provides an overview of affordability trends and gaps in the rental and for-sale market in Lincoln.
Rental Market
Between 2010 to 2023, Lincoln’s median rent grew by 48%—from $1,402 to $2,081. During the same period, median renter income increased by 66%. According to the HUD data tables in the Needs Assessment (NA) section, 500 low- to moderate-income renter households (24% of all low- to moderate- income renters) experience cost burden and 800 low- to moderate-income renter households (38% of all low- to moderate-income renters) experience severe cost burden. Among low- to moderate-income homeowners, 29% are cost burdened and 25% are severely cost burdened.
The current availability of housing units does not meet the needs of the population in Lincoln, particularly for extremely and very low-income renters.
The gaps analysis conducted for the city showed that 35% of renters (1,137 households) living in the city earned less than $50,000 per year. These renters need units that cost less than $1,250 per month to avoid being cost burdened. Just 8% of rental units (254 units) in the area rent for less than $1,250 per month. This leaves a “gap,” or shortage, of 883 units for these extremely low-income households. The narrowing surplus in units for households with incomes over $100,000 shows that these renters may likely be paying less than 30% of their income for housing costs, as there are no other rental options that match their income. These renters may be on the cusp of homeownership but cannot quite afford a home due to rising home values and interest rates.
In sum, the rental market in Lincoln largely serves renters earning over $50,000 per year—more than 90% of rental units are priced within that group’s affordability range. The market fails to adequately serve the 35% of renters earning less than $50,000 per year—even when accounting for the impact of subsidized housing programs.
Over time, lack of affordability has resulted in a decrease of renters with household income less than $50,000 in Lincoln. In 2010, there were 1,563 renters with income less than $50,000 a year. In 2023, there were 1,137 renters in this income bracket—a 27% decrease. Comparatively, renter households with incomes of more than $100,000 increased by 84% from 546 in 2019 to 1,007 in 2023. 385
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Figure 1.
Gaps in Renters
and Affordable
Units, Lincoln,
2023
Source:
2023 5-year ACS and Root Policy
Research.
The renter populations with the greatest housing needs in Lincoln are diverse, including seniors living on fixed incomes, large, low-income families, and others living in publicly supported housing. Many renters with the highest housing needs include special needs populations, those at risk of homelessness or those formerly homeless, persons with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and residents experiencing mental health and substance abuse challenges. These populations are impacted by the lack of affordable housing units available in Lincoln and are disproportionately experiencing cost burden.
For-Sale Market
Figure 2 shows the trend in market value for homes in Lincoln compared to neighboring communities, Placer County and the State of California overall. Nationwide, home values increased dramatically in the decade following the Great Recession, peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-COVID-19 timeframe due to historically low interest rates. Since then, home values have begun to level off due to much higher interest rates beginning in 2023.
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Lincoln. Lincoln’s median home value is slightly lower than the median for all of Placer County, which is lower than the median for the State of California.
Figure 2.
Regional Trend in Home Values 2005 to 2025
Note: 2025 data is through October 2025.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index and Root Policy Research.
In 2023, 83% of Lincoln households are homeowners while 17% are renter households. The homeownership rate over the last decade has continued to trend upwards—in 2010, 80% of Lincoln households owned their home.
Between 2010 and 2023, home values in Lincoln grew at a faster pace than rents, going from a $395,500 median home value to $628,500—a 59% increase (rents increased 48% increase over the same time period). Owner income grew by 49%, also falling behind the increase in home value. As within the rental market, the steep wage and home value increases may mean existing renters with lower income will have trouble competing with owners entering the market with more financial leverage.
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70% of potential buyers (note: the number of renters are used as a proxy for potential buyers) have income at or below $100,000, but only 3% of homes are affordable to this group. Moreover, 91% of renters have income at or below $150,000, but only 14% of homes in Lincoln are affordable to this group. Conversely, 86% of homes are affordable to households with income over $150,000. The increase in home values combined with high interest rates means that currently, homeownership is out of reach for the vast majority of the city’s renters.
Figure 3.
Gaps in Renters and For-Sale Homes, City of Lincoln, 2023
Note: Monthly cost assumes a 10% down payment, 6.87% interest rate for a 30-year mortgage, and 30% of monthly payment towards property taxes, utilities, and insurance.
Source: 2023 5-year ACS and Root Policy Research.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
This section provides a broad overview of the types of residential units available in Lincoln, including those that target low-income residents.
Lincoln has experienced substantial growth in its housing stock since 2011. The number of units rose from 15,678 in 2011 to 19,481 in 2023— a 24% increase overall. Figure 4 shows that housing production consistently declined from 2012 to 2016, resulting in an actual loss of units. This was most likely due to ongoing effects of the Great Recession. Peak production during this time frame occurred between 2019 and 2020, when 697 units were added to the city’s housing stock. Housing unit growth over the next few years was inconsistent.
Figure 4.
Number of Housing Units Built by Year, City of Lincoln, 2012-2023
Source: HUD State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS) Building Permit Database and Root Policy Research.
Figure 5 shows that 91% of all housing units in Lincoln are single-family detached—an increase of two percentage points since 2010. Structures with 5 to 19 units made up 5% of all units in 2010, decreasing to 2% of all units in 2023. Structure with more than 20 units increased from 1% all units in 2010 to 2% in 2023.
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Figure 5.
Housing Units by Type, City of Lincoln, 2010 and 2023
Source: 2010 to 2023 5-year ACS and Root Policy Research.
Figure 6 shows that in 2023, 68% of renters lived in single-family detached units—a four-percentage point increase since 2010. Additionally, the proportion of renter households living in structures with 5 to 9 units declined by more than half (19% in 2010, 9% in 2023) while the number of renter households living in units with more than 10 units doubled over the same time period (14% in 2023, 6% in 2010)., followed by 14% who live in complexes with more than 10 units.
Figure 6.
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Proportion of Renter Households by Housing Type, City of Lincoln, 2010 and 2023
Source: 2010 and 2023 5-year ACS and Root Policy Research.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 18,392 91%
1-unit, attached structure 502 2%
2-4 units 356 2%
5-19 units 410 2%
20 or more units 429 2%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 13 0%
Total 20,102 100%
Table 26 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 14 <1% 16 <1%
1 bedroom 183 1% 260 8%
2 bedrooms 4,460 27% 1,457 45%
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Owners Renters
Number % Number %
3 or more bedrooms 11,603 71% 1,488 46%
Total 16,260 100% 3,221 100%
Table 27 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2019-2023 ACS
Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.
According to the National Historic Preservation Database (NHPD), there are seven properties in Lincoln currently utilizing federal subsidies, primarily 4% LIHTC. Overall, there are approximately 565 federally subsidized units. Because all of the developments are utilizing a LIHTC subsidy, at least 40% of all the units in these developments must be occupied by tenants with an income of 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), or 20% must be occupied by tenants with an income of 50% of AMI adjusted for family size. Figure 7 shows a breakdown of the number of units and type of family via each property.
Figure 7.
Housing Characteristics of Federally Subsidized Housing Units, City of Lincoln, January 2026
Property name Type of family
served
Studio/ 1
BD
2 BD 3BD+ Total
Assisted
Units
Golden Village Family - 100% - 49
Oaks at Joiner Ranch II Family 12% 38% 50% 119
Parkway Village Apts. Family 14% 33% 53% 119
Lincoln Terrace Apts. Family - 50% 50% 79
Valle Vista Apts. Elderly/disabled 55% 45% - 49
Lincoln Senior Citizens Apts. Elderly/disabled 88% 12% - 70 Parkview Apts. Family 35% 40% 25% 80
Source: National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD), most recently updated January 2026 Additionally, based on January 2026 data from the Placer County Housing Authority (PCHA), there are 79 households in Lincoln utilizing some type of federal housing choice voucher:
• Family Unification Program (FUP): 2 households
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV): 55 households
• Mainstream Vouchers: 3 households
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• Port-in HCV’s that we administer for another PHA: 11 households • VASH Veteran vouchers: 8 households
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
According to the 2021 City of Lincoln Housing Element, 40 units are set to expire in 2036 in Parkview Apartments II. This is the earliest date subsidized units are set to expire.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? No, the current availability of housing units does not meet the needs of the population in Lincoln, particularly for extremely low-income and very low-income renters. The gaps analysis conducted for the city showed that over one-third of renters (1,137 households) living in the city earned less than $50,000 per year. These renters need units that cost less than $1,250 per month to avoid being cost burdened.
Currently, just 7% of rental units (254 units) in the area rent for less than $1,250 per month. This leaves a “gap,” or shortage, of 883 units for these extremely low-income and low-income households.
Stakeholders serving these populations described that more recently, they are aware of more households “doubling up” (e.g., two households living in one unit) due to the lack of affordable housing in the city.
In sum, the private rental market in Lincoln largely serves renters with income over $50,000 per year— 92% of rental units are priced within that group’s affordability range. The market fails to adequately serve the 35% of renters earning less than $50,000 per year—even when accounting for subsidized housing programs.
According to the HUD data tables in the Needs Assessment, 500 low- to moderate-income renter households (24% of all low- to moderate-income renters) experience cost burden and 800 low- to moderate-income renter households (38% of all low- to moderate-income renters) experience severe cost burden. Among low- to moderate-homeowners, 29% experience cost burden and another 25% experience severe cost burden.
It is important to note that this does not include residents who are unhoused. At the time of the last homeless Point‐in‐Time (PIT) count in 2025, 711 people were experiencing homelessness in Placer County. Nearly 60% of those counted, or 418 individuals, were unsheltered (i.e. slept outside or in a location not suitable for human habitation). While this data was not available at the jurisdictional level, stakeholders in Lincoln have noted that over the last couple of years, there are an estimated 10-20 people experiencing homelessness consistently in the city.
Stakeholders who work with low- to moderate-income populations in the city shared that in the short- term, rental and utility assistance are the most needed types of assistance. In the long term, the availability of more affordable housing options was identified as a critical need.
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Describe the need for specific types of housing:
As discussed above, deeply affordable housing to rent is the most critical need of extremely low- and low-income households, especially for residents on a fixed income.
Ninety-one percent of Lincoln’s housing stock is single-family homes. The lack of more diverse housing types may make it more difficult for residents with lower incomes to find affordable options that best meet their housing needs. Stakeholders identified the need for smaller units that accommodate older adults, people living with disabilities, or single person households. Housing navigators have struggled to find units with less than two bedrooms for individuals experiencing homelessness. Stakeholders also advocated for more incentives to build ADUs to support family members and in-home care workers.
Discussion
Please see above.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
This section investigates housing costs in the Lincoln housing market and its impact on low- to moderate-income households. Figure 8 compares the changes in rent and median home value in the county and Lincoln. Compared to Placer County overall, Lincoln has higher median rent but the rate of increase over this time period was slower compared to the county (48% increase in the city, 73% at the county level). Conversely, the median home value in Lincoln is slightly lower than Placer County but grew at a faster rate (59% at the city level, 51% at the county level) between 2010 and 2023.
Figure 8.
Median Rent and Median Home Value, Placer County and Lincoln, 2010 and 2023
Note: Reflects median gross rent, which includes the average monthly cost of utilities and fuels.
Source: 2010 and 2023 5-year ACS and Root Policy Research.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2023 % Change
Median Home Value $395,500 $628,500 59%
Median Contract Rent $1,270 $1,755 38%
Table 28 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2010 5-year ACS (base year) and 2023 5-year ACS
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 113 3.83%
$500-999 53 1.80%
$1,000-1,499 864 29.32%
$1,500-1,999 871 29.56%
$2,000 or more 1,046 35.49%
Total 2,947 100.00%
Table 29 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
2010 2023
% Change
2010-2023 2010 2023
% Change
2010-2023
Placer County $1,151 $1,991 73% $437,600 $658,800 51%
Lincoln $1,402 $2,081 48% $395,000 $628,500 59%
Median Rent Median Home Value
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Housing Affordability
Number of Units affordable to
Households earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 160 No Data
50% HAMFI 495 105
80% HAMFI 1,175 403
100% HAMFI No Data 1,092
Total 1,830 1,600
Table 30 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 1,679 1,777 2,206 2,992 3,455
High HOME Rent 1,444 1,548 1,859 2,140 2,368
Low HOME Rent 1,126 1,206 1,447 1,671 1,865
Table 31 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: 2025 HUD FMR and HOME Rents; Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade HUD Metro FMR Area
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? No, there is not sufficient housing for households at all income levels in Lincoln. As described above in MA-10, there is an estimated gap of 883 affordable units available for extremely low-income and low- income households.
The Livability Poll, an annual poll conducted by Sacramento State that includes Placer County, found that 68% of residents identified the cost of housing as a top concern. As one stakeholder shared, “people insist that Lincoln has a lot of affordable housing… they don’t. Many communities have been co-living because of the cost in Lincoln and Placer County. Rent is competing with food, transportation, and other household needs.”
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
According to the State of California’s Department of Finance, Placer County is projected to grow by 3%, about 16,371 individuals, from 2025 to 2030. Given the projected increase in population and if current trends continue, those with higher incomes who move into the area or existing homeowners who choose to downsize or move, will exert increased pressure on the for-sale market. On the rental side, units costing more than $2,500 increased from 1% of the rental stock in 2018 to 14% in 2023, signaling a steep trend upwards in the cost of available units. If demand for higher market-rate units continues, there will be little incentive for the private market to expand the affordable housing market.
In addition to increased population projections, stakeholders noted that the changing policies on remote work have also influenced the overall affordability of housing in Lincoln. Continuing the trend from COVID-19, stakeholders noted that people who were required to work in Sacramento now have more flexibility (e.g., can work remotely) and accordingly, are looking to live further from the city of 396
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Sacramento. Stakeholders highlighted that these residents are bringing “more purchasing power” with them and can find larger homes at more affordable rates compared to areas in Sacramento County.
However, this has put increased pressure on communities in Placer County. Moreover, stakeholders shared that with sustained increases in rent, there has been more demand for housing choice vouchers.
As a result, Placer County Housing Authority is not able to serve all households requesting a housing choice voucher.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The median contract rent in Lincoln in 2023 was $1,755—in between the Fair Market Rent and High HOME Rent for 1-bedroom units. The low HOME rent for 2-bedroom units was lower than the median contract rent at $1,447.
Median contract rents for Lincoln and comparable jurisdictions in 2010 and 2023:
• Lincoln = $1,755, 38% increase from 2010 ($1,270)
• Citrus Heights = $1,569, 78% increase from 2010 ($880) • Rocklin = $1,883, 65% increase from 2010 ($1,144)
• Roseville = $1,905, 81% increase from 2010 ($1,054)
• Yuba City = $1,787, 71% increase from 2010 ($1,044)
• Auburn = $1,252, 52% increase from 2010 ($825)
In addition to Roseville, Rocklin, and Yuba City, Lincoln is among cities in Placer County with relatively high median rents. Market-rate rental housing is not adequately meeting the needs of low-income renters, therefore affordable options through Placer County Housing Authority Vouchers and properties utilizing other public subsidies will need to be expanded and preserved to prevent displacement of current low- to moderate-income residents from the community.
Discussion
Please see above.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
This section provides an overview of the condition of Lincoln’s housing stock. Much of these data are from HUD's 2016-2020 CHAS and the 2023 5-year ACS, which are the most recent data available.
Describe the jurisdiction's definition of "standard condition" and "substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation":
Standard Condition: A dwelling unit which meets HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) with no major defects in the structure and only minor maintenance is required. Such a dwelling will have the following characteristics: reliable roofs, sound foundations, adequate and stable floors, walls, and ceilings, surfaces and woodwork that are not seriously damaged nor have paint deterioration, sound windows and doors, adequate heating, plumbing and electrical systems, adequate insulation and adequate water and sewer systems and are not overcrowded as defined by local code.
Substandard condition: A dwelling unit that does not meet HUD Section 8 HQS includes lacking the following: complete plumbing, complete kitchen facilities, efficient and environmentally sound sewage removal and water supply, and heating source. Additionally, the dwelling may be overcrowded as defined by local code.
Substandard but suitable for rehabilitation: A dwelling unit, at a minimum, does not meet HQS with some of the same features as a “substandard condition” dwelling unit. This unit is likely to have deferred maintenance and may have some structural damage such as a leaking roof, deteriorated interior surfaces, and inadequate insulation. A “substandard but suitable” dwelling unit, however, has basic infrastructure (including systems for clean water and adequate waste disposal) that allows for economically and physically feasible improvements and upon completion of rehabilitation meets the definition of a “standard” dwelling unit.
Overall, approximately two-thirds of Lincoln’s current housing stock have no condition issues. However, there are 6,370 units with one selected condition, 305 units with two selected conditions, and three units with three selected conditions. Overall, 30% of owner-occupied units and 56% of renter-occupied units have at least one substandard condition.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 4,800 30% 1,570 49%
With two selected Conditions 64 0% 241 7%
With three selected Conditions 2 0% 0 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 11,394 70% 1,410 44%
Total 16,260 100% 3,221 100%
Table 32 - Condition of Units
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
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Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 13,634 84% 1,518 47%
1980-1999 1,734 11% 1,002 31%
1950-1979 629 4% 524 16%
Before 1950 263 2% 177 5%
Total 16,260 100% 3,221 100%
Table 33 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 892 5% 701 22%
Housing Units built before 1980 with children present 2,280 15% 1,795 51% Table 34 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present). Note that prepopulated CHAS data incorrectly reports number and percentage of units with children present
Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units 456 No data 456
Abandoned Vacant Units No data No data
REO Properties No data No data
Abandoned REO Properties No data No data
Table 35 - Vacant Units
In the 2021-2029 Housing Element, there are 456 vacant, non-entitled sites with realistic capacity to accommodate residential uses. These sites are close to roads, sewer, water, and other dry utilities.
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Overall, Lincoln’s housing stock is newer than many older cities in other parts of the nation—only 8% was built before 1980 and 78% was built after 2000. Geographically, homes built prior to 1980 are almost exclusively located in the north and east quadrant of Lincoln, with newer homes more likely to be built in the southern areas of the city. One stakeholder who serves populations that primarily reside in the north and east parts of the city shared that they conduct home visits in these areas and that a lot of the renter-occupied apartments are in need of rehabilitation, describing one complex as “actively rotting.”
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reported substandard conditions. Figure 9 shows that in Lincoln, there were 449 applications for home improvement loans with only two-thirds successfully originated, indicating an unmet need for home rehabilitation.
Figure 9.
Home Improvement Loan
Applications, Action
Taken, Lincoln
Note:
All liens, all occupancy types, all housing
types. All census tracts completely or
partially within the City of Lincoln.
Source:
HMDA Raw Data 2024 and Root Policy
Research
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
According to 2023 5-year ACS data, 892 owners and 701 renters are living in homes built before 1980, which have increased risk of lead-based paint exposure. Applying Lincoln’s poverty rate to these households, there are an estimated 71 low- to moderate-income owner families and 56 low- to moderate-income renter families in homes built before 1980 who may struggle to afford lead remediation on their own. A couple stakeholders noted that because newer housing is generally unaffordable to low- or moderate-income families, households at these income levels are more likely to reside in older homes, which can increase exposure to lead-based paint.
Discussion
Please see above.
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction
This section discusses subsidized housing programs in Lincoln, including public housing and voucher programs. Residents of Lincoln are served by the Placer County Housing Authority (PCHA). PCHA administers the Housing Choice Voucher program, Family Unification Program (designated housing support for families with an imminent placement of children in out of home care), and supports the HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. PCHA only has one Project-Based property— a 79-unit apartment and townhome development in Auburn. Two vendors were selected in 2023 for two Project-Based projects. According to HUD’s Picture of Subsidized Housing, PCHA currently has 417 HCVs. The waiting list for Housing Choice Vouchers is currently closed, except for applicants referred through the Family Unification Program for families with children in imminent placement in out-of-home care due to lack of housing and youth exiting foster care.
According to their 2025 Administrative Plan, PCHA’s mission is to “provide safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing conditions for very low-income families and manage resources efficiently. PCHA strives to promote personal, economic, and social upward mobility, and provide families the opportunity to make the transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing.” Based on data from PCHA, 79 households in Lincoln utilize some type of voucher:
• Family Unification Program (FUP): 2 households
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV): 55 households
• Mainstream Vouchers: 3 households
• Port-in HCV’s that we administer for another PHA: 11 households • VASH Veteran vouchers: 8 households
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers
available
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
# of accessible
units
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 36 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data
Source:
PIC (PIH Information Center)
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
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N/A; there are no public housing units located in Lincoln or Placer County. The Placer County Housing Authority does administer roughly 450 housing vouchers—of which approximately 79 are utilized in the city of Lincoln. There are over 120 people on the waiting list for units throughout Placer County.
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
N/A; there are no public housing units in the city of Lincoln.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
N/A N/A
Table 37 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
N/A; there are no public housing units in the city of Lincoln.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
While there are no public housing units in the city of Lincoln, Placer County Housing Authority administers a Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program, a voluntary, five-year program designed to assist eligible families achieve economic independence. Open to families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Voucher programs, the FSS program provides households with an FSS coordinator that helps to connect them to supportive services, including education, specialized training, job readiness, and job placement activities.
As the family’s income increases, their rent is adjusted and a portion of the increase is credited into an interest-bearing escrow savings account monthly. When the FSS Contract of Participation is completed, the family is then eligible to receive those escrow savings funds. In September 2024, Placer County Housing Authority announced that as a result of receiving a new grant, they increased their capacity in the FSS program to serve up to 25 families at a time, up from just a handful prior to receiving the grant.3 A stakeholder voiced the success of the FSS program and hoped to continue and grow the program.
They also hoped to obtain more vouchers, particularly for people with disabilities and youth transitioning out of foster care. They added that having additional funding for more staff capacity and landlord incentives would help get those in need into housing more quickly.
Discussion:
See above.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
There are no homeless shelters within Lincoln—facilities are located elsewhere in Placer County. Table 43 captures information from the HUD 2024 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) Report for the Roseville, Rocklin, and Placer County Continuum of Care (“Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras”), which covers the city of Lincoln. According to the HIC Count for the Placer County CoC there are:
• 354 year-round emergency, safe haven, and transitional housing beds o 251 emergency shelter beds—175 adult beds and 76 family beds o 103 transitional housing beds—70 adult beds and 33 family beds • 286 year-round permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and other permanent housing beds o 180 Permanent Supportive Housing beds—171 adult beds and 9 family beds o 86 Rapid-Rehousing beds—23 adult beds and 63 family beds o 20 beds of other permanent housing—all adult only beds Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive Housing
Beds
Year Round Beds
(Current & New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow Beds
Current & New Current & New Under
Development
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
109 - 33 9 -
Households with Only Adults 245 2 70 171 -
Chronically Homeless Households - - - 93 -
Veterans - - - 0 -
Unaccompanied Youth - - 4 0 -
Table 38 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons Although there are no emergency shelters in Lincoln, several local agencies provide referrals to resources throughout the County and in Sacramento for people experiencing homelessness. Local organizations providing services targeted to people experiencing homelessness include:
• Salt Mine provides food, clothing, and other emergency resources to Lincoln residents. Salt Mine provides referrals and transportation to emergency shelters in Sacramento. • Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center provides no-to-low cost counseling, health services, referrals, an after-school program for children, and evening meal for students. One stakeholder pointed out that Lighthouse can assist with mental health support and help people navigate employment applications, including obtaining needed identification and documents and connecting them with local employers.
• Food Closet Programs is a faith-based network of support for food assistance for homeless people.
• Stand Up Placer provides 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter for children and pets, hospital accompaniment, counseling, emergency food, clothing, and transportation to Placer County residents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. They also offer transitional housing for women with substance abuse issues who are survivors of domestic violence. PEACE for Families has up to 25 beds for survivors and their children and Stand Up Placer County has a scattered site operation for residents escaping domestic violence and human trafficking.
• Seniors First has programs and services for seniors to maintain independence, such as food, transportation, day programs, and home modification. Also provides referrals for legal issues, support groups, housing, and governmental services.
• Lincoln Public Library offers adult and family literacy classes, English classes, free WiFi, public computers, and computer help.
Stakeholders added that several organizations, including the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras, Placer Collaborative Network, and Sierra Jobs First are working to connect economic development opportunities with affordable housing. Another pointed to the Placer County Business Advantage Network as a resource for workforce development professionals and those in need of hiring assistance.
The Network also offers financial literacy workshops and networking events for job seekers.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.
There are no emergency facilities for individuals experiencing homelessness in Lincoln. However, there are services and referrals beyond emergency beds for chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth in Lincoln or in nearby communities.
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Families with children. The Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center in Lincoln provides referrals to housing, food, emergency shelter, transportation, and childcare resources, assists with Medi-Cal and WIC enrollment, and case management to coordinate care with other community-based organizations.
Domestic violence is among the most common reasons for family homelessness. Stand Up Placer County provides emergency shelter and scattered site safe houses throughout the county. Everyone Matters Ministries offers transitional housing, mentorship programs, credit repair programs, job readiness and budgeting classes, and case management to families in the Sacramento region.
Stakeholders who work with families fleeing domestic violence also desired more emergency shelter facilities. One stakeholder shared that there is only one domestic violence shelter in the county and that “it is almost always full.” Families are frequently referred to shelters outside of Placer County. They explained that it usually takes upwards of three months for their residents to begin an employment and housing search while dealing with trauma, legal issues, and child custody disputes. Rapid Rehousing is a critical resource used to extend housing support for this population and can be utilized for up to a year for participants who are in vocational programs.
Veterans. County Veteran Service Offices in Placer County are located in Auburn, Carnelian Bay, and Rocklin, assisting veterans with accessing VA benefits, receiving grants for accessibility modifications, referrals to substance use disorder recovery services, and health care services. The HUD-VASH program administered by the Placer County Housing Authority provides long-term case management and permanent housing support. PCHA administers eight (8) HUD-VASH vouchers to veteran households in the city.
Unaccompanied youth. The Placer County Crisis and Emergency Services for Children is a hotline for children in emergency and crisis situations that can be used to be connected to emergency housing and other resources. Wind Youth Services in Sacramento, Rosemont, and Oak Park is the closest resource for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and provides drop-in resources, emergency shelter, and housing.
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
This section summarizes the facilities and services that assist special populations who need enhanced housing resources and supportive services. These populations include people living with HIV/AIDS, those with disabilities, people with alcohol or drug addictions, and frail elderly residents—those who are over the age of 65 and need assistance with at least three activities of daily living (ADLs).
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
Elderly/Frail Elderly. In Lincoln, seniors are much more likely to have a disability than non-seniors—30% of residents 65 and older have a disability compared to 7% of residents under the age of 65. As such, the supportive needs and housing needs of older residents are generally similar to those living with disabilities. In addition, seniors typically need supports related to health care including access to health services and home health care options, transportation, and supports related to aging in place such as home modifications, home repairs, and assistance with maintenance. An estimated 7% of elderly and frail elderly (elderly person who require assistance with three or more activities of daily living, such as bathing, walking, and performing light housework), or 1,056 elderly residents and 62 frail elderly residents in Lincoln, are estimated to have a housing or service need as defined by the senior poverty rate.
Licensed community care facilities offer housing and specialized services for children and adults that have special needs. According to the State Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division, there are approximately 25 licensed residential elder care facilities and 7 licensed adult residential care facilities in Lincoln. The Community Care Licensing Division serves the most vulnerable people of California, and its mission is to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective and collaborative regulatory enforcement system.
Persons with Disabilities. Supportive services are a critical component of creating equitable opportunities in the community for people living with disabilities. These services are particularly important for residents transitioning out of institutional care.
In typical housing markets, people living with disabilities have difficulty finding housing that accommodates their needs. Regulatory barriers impacting group living arrangements, lack of transit access, lack of accessible housing options, and lack of proximity to health services, are just some of the access to opportunity challenges people living with disabilities face.
According to the 2023 5-year ACS, 6,901 residents of Lincoln have a disability. Those aged 65 and older have the highest rate of reported disability at 30%, while the reported rate for children under 18 with disabilities is 3%. In Lincoln, an estimated 12.5% of residents living with disabilities, or 863 people, are in need of housing or supportive services based on the disability poverty rate for Placer County (poverty rate by disability status is not available for the City of Lincoln). Additionally, 34% of people experiencing homelessness in Placer County reported a physical disability and more than half (52%) have a disabling condition.
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Persons with alcohol or other drug addictions. Alcohol or other drug addiction supportive services are needed to provide a safe and stable environment that facilitates recovery. According to the 2025 Point- in-Time (PIT) Count, more than a third (36%) of people experiencing homelessness in Placer County reported that they experience a substance use issue. An estimated 2,435 people experiencing addiction to drugs or alcohol in Lincoln are in need of housing or supportive services. This is based on the estimated national rate of people over 18 with a substance use disorder in need of treatment reported in the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)—the most recent data available.
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. The 2023 California HIV Surveillance Report estimates that there are 424 persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Placer County. The National AIDS Housing Coalition reports that approximately 25% of PLWHA in California need housing assistance. Therefore, there are an estimated 106 PLWHA in Placer County who need additional housing support. Challenges to housing for those with HIV/AIDS include securing stable employment and income, rental history, criminal history, and co-occurring circumstances, such as mental health or substance use disorder challenges. It is difficult for people with HIV/AIDS to retain employment due to their health and the side effects of drug treatment therapies. Given the high medical costs associated with HIV/AIDS, it is critical that facilities, rental assistance, and mortgage assistance remain available for these residents. The two primary housing resources for PLWHA are:
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), which provides housing and supportive services to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families; and • the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which provides comprehensive primary medical care, medications, and essential support services, including housing assistance (hotel/motel vouchers) for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured people living with HIV/AIDS.
Placer County receives funding for both programs directly. The Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation provides case management, emergency financial assistance, and counseling to people living with HIV/AIDS in Placer County. Offices for Ryan White case managers are located in Auburn.
Veterans. The HUD Veterans Assistance and Supportive Housing (VASH) Program offers housing vouchers with wraparound supportive services in conjunction with the Veterans Administration (VA) for former members of the armed services that need assistance. According to the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, 6% of the population experiencing homelessness in Placer County are homeless veterans (approximately 43 residents). Veterans often suffer from specific service-related disabilities and, as such, have specific special needs for housing (e.g., a unit in a development with fewer people, unit located in a quieter area).
Youth exiting foster care. Youth exiting foster care often need specific housing support that is accompanied by employment, education, and counseling services. Fourteen percent of Placer County PIT survey respondents shared they have been in the foster care system, indicating the high risk of experiencing homelessness for this population. Wind Youth Services in Sacramento, Rosemont, and Oak Park is the closest resource for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and provides drop-in resources, emergency shelter, and housing.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
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Programs for those leaving medical institutions are available to those 60 and over and/or people with disabilities. The California Department of Aging administers the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), a Medi-Cal waiver program that offers social and health care management for older adults who need skilled/intermediate nursing home care but who prefer to live at home. Other s pecific services provided through the program include on-going care coordination with health care institutions, respite care, supplemental in -home personal care and chore services, counseling, meal services, and transportation services following hospitalization. Home Health Care Management Inc. provides registered nurses to help patients and caregivers administer medication and conduct follow-up assessments.
Stakeholders also highlighted Lighthouse as a critical resource for mental health support and case management that can assist people in navigating the interim period between institutional care and a more permanent housing and employment solution. One stakeholder emphasized that “housing during this transitional time period is difficult to secure.”
The Placer Re -Entry Program (PREP) provides reentry support for people leaving the criminal justice system. PREP provides a case manager to help carry out individualized plans . Available services with the program include life skills, education, employment, substance abuse programming, child support workshops, and benefit screening.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
Special populations, such as people living with disabilities, older adults, youth exiting foster care, and other low-income renters are particularly vulnerable to increasing housing costs. Given that median rent has increased 48% from 2010 to 2023, the City’s focus and goals surrounding the prevention of displacement overlap with the needs of special populations. The following housing-related goals are outlined in the City of Lincoln’s Housing Element to prevent displacement that disproportionately impacts special populations:
• Encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households; • Consider adoption of an inclusionary housing program; • Facilitate construction of affordable housing for seniors; • Facilitate construction of subsidized rental housing; • Assist homeowners with rehabilitating their unit to meet their needs; and • Meet with developers to identify opportunities for larger housing units.
One of the City’s Consolidated Plan goals to address the needs of low- to moderate-income populations is to increase the availability and access to critical community services. Over the Consolidated Plan period, the City will utilize its CDBG resources for activities that support this goal.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Public policies and regulatory requirements in the City of Lincoln, while intended to manage growth and ensure adequate public services, can impact the development of affordable housing and residential investment. According to Lincoln’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, the lack of affordable housing is the most common issue reported to Legal Services of Northern California, the county’s only civil legal aid provider. Stakeholders reinforced this finding, noting that urban areas in the County, including Lincoln, face significant shortages of affordable housing. Limited availability of affordable units restricts neighborhood choice for low-income households and increases vulnerability to housing instability and discriminatory practices. Several stakeholders emphasized that the lack of transit access, walkability, and nearby services in Lincoln complicates the siting of affordable housing developments.
Land use regulations and development standards contribute to cost pressures that affect the feasibility of affordable housing development. Height limitations that restrict development to two stories in most residential zones can limit density and reduce economies of scale, making it more difficult to offset rising development costs. Additionally, uniform parking requirements, such as two spaces per unit for single- family homes, duplexes, and apartments, along with guest parking requirements, can increase project costs and land consumption, particularly for affordable and multifamily housing, even when demand for parking may be lower. Stakeholders noted that jurisdictions with strong site inventories, publicly owned land in high-resource areas, and efficient approval processes for affordable housing are better positioned to facilitate development. One stakeholder highlighted Roseville as an example of a jurisdiction that has been more effective in supporting affordable housing production compared to others in the county.
Permitting and approval processes also affect residential investment. Lengthy and complex review timelines increase carrying and financing costs, which can undermine the feasibility of affordable housing projects. Stakeholders described county-level paperwork and administrative requirements as daunting and cited the need for greater streamlining and coordination among agencies. Development impact fees, while necessary to fund public facilities and services, further increase upfront costs for housing development and may discourage investment in lower-cost housing types. Stakeholders also pointed to community opposition as an ongoing challenge, describing a strain of affordable housing pushback in parts of Placer County that can delay or derail projects. In addition, site-specific constraints, such as environmental remediation needs, can significantly increase project costs. One stakeholder noted that soil remediation for a proposed affordable housing site near the County government center would cost approximately $1.6 million and advocated for County participation in offsetting these costs.
The City has taken steps to mitigate some of these barriers, such as expediting reasonable accommodation requests and allowing parking variations for senior housing. Stakeholders emphasized that additional local financial resources, such as gap financing, support for project-based vouchers, or funds to improve competitiveness for state tax credits, would further support affordable housing development, particularly given the limited availability of state funding. Lincoln will continue to evaluate land use policies, parking standards, permitting processes, and opportunities for interjurisdictional collaboration to reduce constraints on affordable housing development and encourage residential investment.
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
This section provides an overview of employment, workforce characteristics, and earnings in Lincoln.
Economic Development Market Analysis
The City of Lincoln is a member of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, which identifies workforce needs around the region’s strongest industry clusters including agri-food tech, life science, fintech, semiconductors, mobility and tech. Housing both the capital of California and abundant higher education resources including UC Davis, a tier 1 research university, the greater Sacramento region is uniquely poised to meet the evolving technical needs of the region’s strongest and growing industries but gaps in the local workforce to fulfill the technical needs exist, especially for lower income residents.
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 220 14 1.1% 0.2% -0.9% Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 2,099 1,341 10.3% 15.5% 5.2% Construction 1,527 912 7.5% 10.6% 3.1%
Education and Health Care Services 4,834 2,214 23.8% 25.6% 1.9% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,166 225 5.7% 2.6% -3.1% Information 411 14 2.0% 0.2% -1.9%
Manufacturing 945 972 4.6% 11.3% 6.6%
Other Services 673 447 3.3% 5.2% 1.9%
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Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services 1,941 515 9.6% 6.0%
-3.6%
Administration & Support, Waste
Management 1,015 145 5.0% 1.7%
-3.3%
Public Administration 1,939 227 9.5% 2.6% -6.9%
Retail Trade 2,033 1,171 10.0% 13.6% 3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing 814 328 4.0% 3.8% -0.2%
Wholesale Trade 707 107 3.5% 1.2% -2.2%
Grand Total 20,324 8,632 100.0% 100.0% 0.0%
Table 39 - Business Activity
Data Source: 2023 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 21,751
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 20,819
Unemployment Rate 4.28%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 7.55%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 3.94%
Table 40 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 4,063
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 36
Service 3,537
Sales and office 4,427
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 1,423
Production, transportation and material
moving 1,610
Table 41 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 9,484 56%
30-59 Minutes 5,602 33%
60 or More Minutes 1,822 11%
Total 16,908 100%
Table 42 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 821 19 500
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Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 2,627 264 918
Some college or Associate's degree 6,464 256 1,781
Bachelor's degree or higher 7,287 162 984
Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 43 99 211 500 369
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 199 73 197 260 456
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,187 826 1,137 1,851 2,573
Some college, no degree 945 1,266 1,450 3,093 3,516
Associate's degree 147 649 993 1,133 1,755
Bachelor's degree 270 1,292 1,785 2,764 3,008
Graduate or professional degree 10 575 893 1,288 2,353
Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate $28,958
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $55,844
Some college or Associate's degree $54,307
Bachelor's degree $87,169
Graduate or professional degree $105,361
Table 45 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2023 5-year ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Within the City of Lincoln, Education and Healthcare Services account for the highest proportion of jobs (25.6%), followed by Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodation (15.5%), Retail Trade (13.6%), Manufacturing (11.3%), and Construction (10.6%). Education and Health Care Services also accounts for the highest proportion of workers in Lincoln (23.8%).
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Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
The City of Lincoln’s 2024 to 2029 Economic Development Action Plan outlines three strategic initiatives to address economic development needs in Lincoln:
Business support and job creation through simplifying permitting and licensing procedures, implementing public infrastructure improvements, creating inventory of opportunity sites and community assets, leveraging relationships with regional job training resources, building community and collaborating with existing businesses, partnering with regional partners and business organizations, and advocating for development of city-owned property by the municipal airport; Revitalization of downtown Lincoln through growing attendance to the Lincoln Performing Arts Center and Carnegie Library, highlighting history and culture through the creating of an artist-inspired Gateway, open a marketplace for artisans and local small businesses, develop more lodging and hospitality services for visitors, expand public parking, and creating a strategic plan specific to downtown Lincoln; and
Strengthen communication and outreach efforts to market achievements, build awareness of existing businesses, maintain regional presence, collaborate with existing tourism promotion offices like Placer Valley Tourism and Placer County Visitor’s Bureau, and collaborate with local organizations to sponsor events.
On the regional level, the Sacramento region’s workforce and infrastructure needs and challenges for the business community include:
Digital skills. Significant gaps in technical skills in Sacramento’s workforce prevent lower income and younger workers from taking advantage of opportunities in growing industries in the region and provide more economic stability and wealth generation. Outreach to students from lower income communities and more intentional programming to inform high school students of the multitude of career opportunities that exist in the 21st century economy and specific pathways to pursue them would provide growing firms with more homegrown and diverse talent.
The region has clear strengths within the early stages of innovation because of research heavy institutions like UC Davis. For example, the University enabled nine new startups in 2021 alone and 50% of UC Davis students are engaged in research and creative projects. Continuing to build a pipeline of creative and technically proficient workers not only through universities but also through technical programs, high school technical certifications, public workforce development, and community colleges will contribute to the growth of innovative industries in the region.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
As the technology industry expands out of Silicon Valley, the Sacramento region’s relatively lower cost of living and proximity to the state government makes it an increasingly desirable place for industry leaders to relocate or co-locate to. For example, in January 2024, Samsung opened a Research and Development 414
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office in the greater Sacramento area with an advanced computer lab and controller development team who will focus on artificial intelligence and automotive chips. Well-known memory chip manufacturers are now in the Sacramento region, including Micron, Kioxia, Western Digital, and Solidigm. The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is also eyeing the expansion of the electric vehicle industry. GSEC submitted an application in August 2023 for the Economic Development Administration Tech Hub program that would establish a zero-emission vehicle innovation lab at the campus of Sacramento State University. This partnership includes Tesla, Bosch, Rivian, Lion Electric Co, Siemens, and Volektra.
Stakeholders shared that Sierra College in Rocklin has become a source for workforce and education within the high-tech, precision manufacturing space. One stakeholder shared that a “biomanufacturing innovation corridor” along I-80 is beginning to develop, which will necessitate “significant training opportunities” to ensure the corridor is successful and people have access to livable wage jobs. Another stakeholder shared that there needs to be more of a focus on “middle skills development…we need to build up the infrastructure to ensure we can support skill development across a wide variety of sectors.” Some expressed concern that the region’s economic development was accelerating without consideration of its impact on housing.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
As shown in Table 50, more than a quarter of Lincoln residents have some college but no degree (26%)—the greatest proportion of residents in the city overall. Additionally:
• 25% of residents aged 18 and older have up to a high school degree or equivalent; • 23% have a bachelor’s degree;
• 19% have a high school degree or equivalent;
• 13% have a graduate or professional degree;
• 12% have an associate’s degree; and
• 6% did not graduate from high school.
The high proportion of well-educated workers is likely driven by the proximity to a variety of higher educational institutions, including but not limited to, UC Davis, Sacramento State, and the University of the Pacific.
Figure 10 shows educational attainment for those 25 years and older in Placer County and Lincoln in 2010 and 2023. The proportion of residents with less than a high school degree has declined by one percentage point in both Placer County and in Lincoln. Those with some college or associate’s degree experienced the largest percentage-point decrease in Lincoln, from 44% in 2010 to 38% in 2023, while those with a bachelor's degree or higher increased from 29% in 2010 to 59% in 2023.
Table 51 shows that those with some college or associate’s degree have significantly less median earnings ($54,307) compared to those with a bachelor’s degree (median earnings of $87,169). It is possible that those with less education are becoming priced out of Lincoln by those with higher levels of education or most likely remain housing cost burdened and vulnerable to displacement in order to keep their current job.
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employment opportunities in these industries. However, the decline in workers with less education can lead to strained employment levels in the Retail Trade, Arts, Entertainment, and Accommodation sectors. Lincoln’s minimum wage is $16.50/hour, which aligns with the state of California. However, MIT’s living wage calculator estimates that an individual would need to earn $30.06 in Placer County and $26.76 in Sacramento County to support themselves.4 California Housing Partnership estimates a much higher income required for renters in Placer County at $39.02 per hour—2.26 times the state minimum wage—to afford the average monthly asking rent in 2024 of $2,029. One stakeholder articulated that, “you can really only have ‘livable wages’ if at least two or three people in your household are bringing in an income.”
Stakeholders also described a need for more financial literacy assistance/classes in Lincoln. One stakeholder described a program that integrates lessons on how to manage money, credit, etc. within the traditional school curriculum so that younger people have financial knowledge and skills coming out of school. Another stakeholder wanted to see more apprenticeship programs available for people entering the workforce who weren’t planning to go to college, adding that, “we should want people to ‘earn while they learn’, especially for low-income populations.”
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Educational Attainment, Placer County and Lincoln, 2010 and 2023
Note: Reflects those 25 years and older.
Source: 2010 and 2023 5-year ACS and Root Policy Research. ` `
2010 2023 2010 2023 2010 2023 2010 2023
Placer County 6% 5% 19% 16% 39% 34% 36% 45%
Lincoln 7% 6% 20% 17% 44% 38% 29% 59%
Less than high school graduate
High school graduate
(including GED)
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Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
On a macro level, the infrastructure needs of businesses are largely met with the Sacramento region's very attractive location at the hub of several major highways, connectivity to national and global markets, good commercial and freight air connections, affordable housing options relative to other areas of California, and lifestyle and leisure activities attractive to the workforce. There is also the proximity to numerous universities and medical centers in the region, such as UC Davis and UC Davis Medical School, Sacramento State University, and the University of the Pacific, among others.
However, stakeholders described a continual need for infrastructure improvements along major commercial corridors, job-skills training (especially digital literacy), increased geographic reach of rapid transit, parks and youth facilities and services, community facilities and accessibility improvements.
The city of Roseville is home to the Lincoln Training Center and is in close proximity to serve Lincoln residents with a specific focus on people with disabilities and veterans. Training and job opportunities are provided in light manufacturing and community job roles including janitorial, landscaping, inventory control, packaging, retail, and clerical positions. Additionally, the Placer School for Adults, which is located in Auburn, offers GED preparation, English language classes, computer literacy, finance courses and technical skill training programs. Lastly, Twelve Bridges and Lincoln High Schools both offer a wide variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that can be completed in conjunction with the traditional high school diploma.
In 2024, Sierra College launched the Sierra Workforce Summit, an event meant to strengthen collaboration between education, business, government, and community partners to break down siloes and create the synergy necessary to build a stronger, more coordinated regional workforce.
Specific efforts being pushed forward by Sierra College include:
• The Bosch Employee Upskilling Program, a customized Mechatronics certificate designed with Bosch to prepare workers for the company’s advanced silicon carbide chip manufacturing facility opening in 2026.
• The Surgical Technologist Program, a program developed with healthcare employers to address critical workforce shortages and provide in-demand training for local healthcare careers.
• Custom training partnerships with employers, delivering flexible, hands-on education tailored to specific business needs.
Small Business / Entrepreneurial Development. The Sacramento region offers a wide range of services for new and expanding businesses to recruit and train highly skilled employees through Sacramento Works which comprises a board of 27 members representing the business community.
Sacramento Works connects employers with services, resources and training programs also provided through the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency, the Employment Development Department and over 40 community workforce development partners. 418
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The Digital Upskill Sacramento program was a pilot upskilling program in 2020. The Greater Sacramento Economic Commission (GSEC) is working to scale this model throughout the six-county Greater Sacramento region. Using CARES Act funding from the City of Sacramento, GSEC worked with the Greater Sacramento Urban League, Merit America and General Assembly to launch the Digital Upskill program, an innovative workforce development initiative that quickly and cost- effectively trained people from underrepresented communities for lucrative careers in tech. The Digital Upskill program was hugely successful with graduation and placement rates over 90% at wages 50% higher than traditional job placement. Students have been placed at companies like Accenture, HCL Technologies, VSP and Centene.
Stakeholders added that there are several initiatives related to green energy and technology. There are initiatives to install electric vehicle chargers that provide training and education to participants, and Sierra College is working to advance training in green technology and manufacturing jobs. The Golden Sierra Job Training Agency was another resource highlighted by stakeholders that assists job seekers and employers. The closest job center to Lincoln is in Roseville.
The workforce development opportunities and initiatives described above are intended to simultaneously grow the region’s economy and provide training and skills development to the greater Sacramento region, including low- to moderate-income and underrepresented populations.
These efforts support the aims of the City of Lincoln to ensure that the community has access to opportunity, including housing choice and employment opportunities that offer livable wages.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
The Greater Sacramento Region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is known as the Prosperity Strategy, inclusive of the city of Lincoln, and builds upon the foundation of the Next Economy CEDS from 2013-2018. The Greater Sacramento Region Prosperity Strategy (CEDS) is focused on three principal goals: improve business, support people, and develop place. The Prosperity Strategy is a triple bottom line approach that will ensure a strong economy for the six- county Sacramento region. It serves as the region’s CEDS.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
For the purposes of this Consolidated Plan, consistent with HUD's guidelines for the definition in fair housing analyses, "concentration" is defined as any neighborhood or Census tract in which:
• The percentage of households in a particular identified group is at least 20 percentage points higher than the percentage of that group for the housing market area overall; • The total percentage of persons is at least 20 percentage points higher than the total percentage of all in the housing market areas as a whole; or • If a metropolitan area, the total percentage exceeds 50% of its population.
As discussed in the Needs Assessment, the most common housing problems in Lincoln are cost burden and severe cost burden . In Lincoln, approximately 500 renter households below 100% AMI (21%) and 1,710 low-income homeowners (29%) experience cost burden.
Cost burden exists throughout the city, with the highest concentration of cost burden experienced among households in Census Tract 237. This census tract overlaps with the Sun City area, and the higher rate of cost burden is most likely due to the higher population of seniors living on fixed income. More than half of households living in Census Tract 214.03, which overlaps with the central/downtown area of Lincoln, experience severe cost burden. This area has a concentration of lower income households and higher-priced units—half of rental units are priced between $1,000 and $1,500 and 39% exceed $1,500.
A significant proportion of high cost rentals are located in the following census tracts:
• Census Tract 232 (West of State Highway 65 and south of Ferrari Ranch Rd, includes Nathan Dubin and Aldo Pineschi Jr. Parks): 94% of rentals cost more than $2,000; • Census Tract 236 (East of E Joiner Parkway, south of Del Webb Blvd. and Stoneridge Blvd., and north of Twelve Bridges Drive): 94% of rentals cost more than $2,500 and 44% are more than $3,000; and
• Census Tract 239 (west of Joiner Parkway, south of Nicolaus Road, and north of Moore Road): 80% of units are priced above $1,500.
While these census tracts generally have higher income households compared to the city overall, the considerable number of households experiencing cost burden indicates that more moderately-priced units aren’t available or renting a higher-priced unit is financially viable, even if they are technically experiencing cost burden.
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Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") As discussed in NA-30, downtown/central Lincoln is the most diverse area of the city. The highest concentration of Hispanic residents in Lincoln is in the city center. In Census Tract 214.03 (west of G Street, south of Nicolaus Road and 9th Street, and east of Joiner Parkway), 41% of residents are Hispanic, qualifying as a concentration (19% of Lincoln in 2023 identified as Hispanic, therefore any tract exceeding 39% Hispanic meets this definition). East of this census tract, Census Tract 214.01 (east of G Street, south of Ashwood Way and Silver Spur Circle, east of Liberty Lane, and north of Gateway Drive) is 32% Hispanic and 11% Asian, missing the definition of concentration but still more diverse than the city as a whole.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? According to Lincoln’s Housing Element, homes in central Lincoln and in the historic downtown area are smaller, older, and generally more affordable than newer housing stock in other areas of the city. The area in north central Lincoln, between 9th Street and Auburn Ravine and west of Lincoln Boulevard and Joiner Parkway, has the highest concentration of poverty in the city and the highest rate of non-English speaking households.
The Sun City development in south Lincoln has the highest concentration of single-person households, those aged 65 and over, and the highest disability rate (positively correlated with age). This neighborhood also has a high concentration of cost-burdened homeowners. Sun City is a senior community with housing, trails, spa amenities, interest groups, and fitness classes for residents.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Historic downtown Lincoln has many restaurants, businesses, and cultural assets, like the Lincoln Area Archives Museum. One of the City of Lincoln’s priorities in the 2024 to 2029 Economic Development Action Plan is revitalizing downtown Lincoln through strengthening the following:
• Lincoln Performing Arts Center: Ensure straightforward and transparent process for all performing arts organizations interested in using the Civic Auditorium, offer variety of events, offer affordable tickets to students and lower-income households, renovate Civic Auditorium to draw quality events
• Carnegie Library: Highlight the library as a center point of the community and to support tourism in the area, explore feasibility of establishing visual art center in the library for clay and ceramic arts, and explore options for funding to renovate the library • Downtown Lincoln Gateway and Wayfinding: Construct new gateway that represents Lincoln’s historic and cultural heritage, help businesses install pedestrian-friendly street elements like seating and planter boxes, explore funding opportunities for capital improvements • Lincoln Marketplace: Open a marketplace for local artists and restaurateurs, look into space for year-round farmer’s market
• Lodging and Hospitality: Seek developers to convert historic structures to boutique hotels, use city’s hotel incentive program to attract investment, develop two traditional hotels with access to Highway 65 and downtown
• Public Parking: Work with Downtown Lincoln Association to address parking supply and understand where to improve it
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• Provide Input on Downtown Strategic Plan: Work with consultants to understand challenges in historic downtown and how the downtown area can successfully assist businesses and nonprofits
Sun City, where there is high owner cost burden and disability rate, is an enriching senior community with support groups, indoor and outdoor recreational activities, and supportive services to help older adults live independently.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? As outlined in the City’s Economic Development Action Plan, Lincoln has identified opportunities for business development, renovations to existing cultural assets, and development of lodging and hospitality industries in these areas.
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
Access to broadband has increasingly become a necessity. Yet, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in December 2023, 24 million Americans still lacked broadband internet access (defined as a minimum of a 100 Mbps download). People who lack access are increasingly unable to take advantage of the same economic and educational opportunities as those who do have access.
According to 2023 ACS 5-year estimates, 1,354 Lincoln households (7%), and 19% of households making less than $20,000 per year do not have a broadband subscription. Nearly all households in Lincoln, however, have some type of device. The lack of broadband subscription could be a function of age given the high percentage of people over 65+ in the city, but presents a considerable barrier for accessing services, paying bills, banking and general connectivity to resources and opportunities that improve quality of life.
The City of Lincoln has recently launched a Broadband Master Plan for 2025-2029 as part of an overall economic development strategy. The two-phase plan will evaluate current broadband accessibility and reliability across the city, identify gaps in services and infrastructure and develop a strategy to address them. The master plan goals identified by the city of Lincoln include:
• Reducing the Digital Divide : We want to ensure everyone in our community, including underserved and unserved areas, can access reliable and affordable internet. • Improving Fiber Infrastructure: Enacting our plan will expand high-speed internet connections in commercial areas to foster economic development and job creation. • Enhancing Public Services : Public facilities and businesses need access to high -speed internet access to operate efficiently.
• Supporting Community Growth : High -speed, reliable internet access is essential for Lincoln’s economic development, education, healthcare, and public safety.
A stakeholder with knowledge and expertise in broadband in the region explained that 97% of Lincoln is covered by fiber networks. The only areas not covered are in high income neighborhoods with large homes. They explained there are limited grants to provide internet assistance, but they have initiated an effort to provide lower internet cost rates for lower income areas in Lincoln. In the near future, this stakeholder shared that the City is trying to position broadband as critical infrastructure and is looking at expanding more opportunities for digital literacy courses.
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quickly and cost-effectively trained people from underrepresented communities for lucrative careers in tech. The Digital Upskill program was hugely successful with graduation and placement rates over 90% at wages 50% higher than traditional job placement. Students have been placed at companies like Accenture, HCL Technologies, VSP and Centene.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.
According to the Federal Communications Commission database, Lincoln is served by more than five broadband providers. EchoStar Corporation, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, and Viasat, Inc. serve all units in Lincoln. A stakeholder also added that AT&T, Estound, Comcast, and Verizon provide internet services. Verizon also offers hot spots for people working from home. They noted that there are no discounts for income-qualified residents yet with these companies. The stakeholder observed that some areas in Lincoln have “patchy coverage,” but they are hoping to coordinate coverage with existing companies for a strong signal throughout the city. 424
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
The 2021 Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Lincoln identified the following limited and critical hazard risks and climate change influences that impact the city:
• Drought and water shortage: Rated extensive geographic extent, likely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, high significance, and high influence of climate change; • Earthquake: Rated extensive geographic extent, occasional future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, medium significance, and low influence of climate change; • Floods from localized stormwater: Rated limited geographic extent, highly likely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, medium significance, and medium influence of climate change;
• Levee failure: Rated limited geographic extent, unlikely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, low significance, and medium influence of climate change; • Pandemic: Rated extensive geographic extent, occasional future occurrence with critical magnitude/ severity, medium significance, and medium influence of climate change; • Severe weather from extreme heat: Rated extensive geographic extent, likely future occurrence with critical magnitude/ severity, medium significance, and high influence of climate change; • Severe weather from freeze and snow: Rated extensive geographic extent, likely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, medium significance, and medium influence of climate change;
• Severe weather from high winds and tornadoes: Rated limited geographic extent, unlikely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, low significance, and low influence of climate change;
• Tree mortality: Rated significant geographic extent, highly likely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, low significance, and high influence of climate change; and • Wildfire: Rated significant geographic extent, highly likely future occurrence with limited magnitude/ severity, medium significance, and high influence of climate change.
Drought and water shortages, extreme heat, tree mortality, and wildfires were identified as hazards with the potential for high widespread impact. Lincoln is part of the North Sierra region for the California Adaptation Planning Guide that provides support for local governments in response to hazard risk impacts. They predict that temperature increases, reduced snowpack, decreased precipitation, ecosystem changes, sensitive species stress, and increased wildfire will impact tourism and other economic development goals.
Of note, while drought and water shortages are highlighted as a high-impact hazard for the city, the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan found that the City has sufficient water supplies to meet project demands through 2045 during all evaluated hydrologic year types, including normal, single dry, and multiple dry years. These projections consider the effects of a growing population and new development within the city.
Stakeholders within economic development fields added that they would like to see rural economic opportunities within forest management that both create jobs and prevent the strength and severity of wildfires.
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Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
Based on analysis of the 2021 Placer County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Lincoln, low and moderate income households are vulnerable to several natural hazards due to the location of hazard- prone areas, characteristics of housing stock, and limited capacity to mitigate or recover financially from impacts. The Hazard Mitigation Plan uses floodplain mapping, parcel-level assessor data, GIS spatial analysis, and qualitative population vulnerability assessments to evaluate risks associated with flooding, extreme heat, droughts, wildfires, and earthquakes.
Flooding represents one of the most significant risks to housing occupied by LMI households. The Hazard Mitigation Report identifies Auburn Ravine, Markham Ravine, and Coon Creek as areas subject to annual chance flooding and localized stormwater flooding from clay soils, incomplete drainage infrastructure, and physical barriers like rail lines and State Route 65. Moreover, the Placer County Flood Control District flood prone properties map shows that most of the properties at a higher risk of flooding are located along the Markham and Auburn Ravines. LMI households are more likely to reside in older neighborhoods near the city’s historic downtown core, where aging infrastructure and limited flood protection increase the potential for property damage, displacement, and long-term housing instability following flood events.
Extreme heat and drought are also identified as high-significance, citywide hazards that disproportionately affect LMI households. These households are more likely to occupy housing with inadequate insulation, limited tree canopy, and inefficient cooling systems, increasing exposure to heat- related health risks and higher utility costs. Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness are also at greater risk for health impacts related to heat without proper hydration and cooling centers.
When it comes to earthquake-related risks, older housing stock can also be more vulnerable to damage from earthquakes and LMI residents may have less financial resources to retrofit homes or recover from damage.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan for the City of Lincoln’s 2026-30 Consolidated Plan identifies the priority needs and goals that will help guide the City’s utilization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources over the next five years. The City used the findings from the Needs Assessment (NA) and Market Analysis (MA) sections of the Consolidated Plan, as well as the findings and feedback collected through the community engagement process, to identify the city’s most significant housing, community development, and economic development needs and develop goals to address those needs. These goals were also developed to align and reinforce other goals, strategies, and recommendations articulated in other existing City plans.
Priority needs identified include:
• Affordable and accessible rental housing, particularly for aging residents with fixed incomes.
Increasing more affordable housing options in the community was identified as a significant need throughout the community engagement process. Additionally, while just over a third of rental households in Lincoln have household income of $50,000 or less, only 8% of current rental units are affordable to this population.
• Housing rehabilitation of existing rental units, particularly for households living in and around the downtown area of Lincoln. Of the Census tract that covers this area, approximately 63% of renter households live in units with at least one physical condition issue. Moreover, approximately 27% of households in this census tract live in poverty compared to approximately 8% of households citywide.
• Community services identified during the community engagement process as significantly needed within the city include, but are not limited to, access to basic needs (e.g., food, clothing), mental health services, affordable childcare, housing navigation and support services, and other supportive services for vulnerable populations (e.g., survivors of domestic violence). • Public infrastructure and improvements identified during the community engagement process as significantly needed within the city include, but are not limited to, upgraded water, street, and road infrastructure, improvements to existing parks, sidewalk upgrades, and better lighting. • Economic development opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents through, but not limited to, job skills training, enhanced workforce development opportunities, business and commercial revitalization efforts, financial literacy assistance, and small business support.
As such, the City’s 2026 Consolidated Plan goals are:
• Support community and economic development revitalization. The City of Lincoln will look to support community and economic development revitalization efforts, including enhancing public infrastructure and expanding access to economic development opportunities for low- to moderate-income populations.
• Increase the availability and access to critical community services. The City of Lincoln will look to partner with local organizations that provide a variety of community services to low- to moderate-income and special needs populations.
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• CDBG Administration. The City of Lincoln will utilize a proportion of its entitlement funding to administer the CDBG program.
Note: the City has other funding sources to address identified housing needs; as such, CDBG resources will be utilized for other eligible purposes.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Most activities funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are designed to benefit low- to moderate-income persons. CDBG funding can be used on activities that will benefit all residents of a primarily residential area where at least 51% of the residents have low or moderate incomes. However, some communities have no or very few areas in which 51% of the residents are low- and moderate-income. For these communities, an exception is allowed to enable grantees to undertake area benefit activities. These communities are known as “Exception Grantees,” and are allowed to provide area-benefit activities when “the area served by such activity is within the highest quartile of all areas within the jurisdiction of such city or county in terms of the degree of concentration of persons of low and moderate income.”
In FY2024, the latest data available, the City of Lincoln was designated as an “Exception Grantee.” The data show that 28.07% of the population is considered low- to moderate-income and the top quartile is
39.7%. This means that any block group with more than 39.7% of those considered low- to moderate income are eligible to benefit from CDBG area-benefit activities. Specifically, these block groups are:
• Census Tract 214.03, Block Group 1—76.6%
• Census Tract 214,03, Block Group 2—64.1%
• Census Tract 236, Block Group 3—57.2%
• Census Tract 237, Block Group 1—45.4%
• Census Tract 236, Block Group 2—43.6%
• Census Tract 237, Block Group 2—41.5%
• Census Tract 238, Block Group 2—41%
• Census Tract 214.03, Block Group 4—39.7%
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
As identified above, as an Exception Grantee, the City of Lincoln is allowed to provide area-benefit activities when “the area served by such activity is within the highest quartile of all areas within the jurisdiction of such city or county in terms of the degree of concentration of persons of low and moderate income.” As such, the City will prioritize funding for area-benefit activities in the block groups identified above.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
1 Priority Need
Name
Public Infrastructure and Improvements
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Support community and economic development revitalization Description Stakeholders highlighted several public infrastructure improvements needed in the community, including but not limited to, upgraded water, street, and road infrastructure, improvements to existing parks, sidewalk upgrades, and better lighting. Stakeholders identified that areas in and around downtown had the greatest public infrastructure needs compared to the city overall. The City will look for opportunities to enhance public infrastructure in areas of the city that predominantly serve low- to moderate-income populations.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Public infrastructure and improvements was designated as a high need by the City of Lincoln. Stakeholders emphasized the need for improved infrastructure in areas that predominantly serve low- to moderate-income populations to ensure that all Lincoln residents can benefit and access community resources and amenities.
2 Priority Need
Name
Affordable and Accessible Rental Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Elderly
Residents living with disabilities
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Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
n/a
Description Stakeholders described a significant need for more affordable and accessible rental housing in Lincoln, particularly for aging populations on fixed incomes. The gaps analysis produced for the Plan found that 35% of renter households in the city had household income at or less than $50,000; however, just 8% of rental units in the city are affordable to households at this income level.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Affordable rental housing was identified as a high priority by the City of Lincoln.
The need for more affordable rental housing options in the community for low- to moderate-income populations was identified as a significant need throughout the community engagement process. Additionally, data show that there is a gap in the availability of affordable rental units to households with lower incomes in Lincoln.
3 Priority Need
Name
Community Services
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Chronic Homelessness
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
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Associated
Goals
Increase the availability and access to critical community services Description Stakeholders described that while organizations in the community that currently provide services to low- to moderate-income and special needs populations are impactful for the individuals and families they assist, demand for these services far outweighs the capacity of these organizations. Specific services identified during the community engagement process that are needed in the Lincoln community include, but are not limited to, access to basic needs (e.g., food, clothing), mental health services, affordable childcare, housing navigation and support services, and other supportive services for vulnerable populations (e.g., survivors of domestic violence). The City of Lincoln will look to improve and increase access to services throughout the community, primarily those serving low- to moderate-income and special needs populations.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Community services was designated as a high need by the City of Lincoln. With rising housing costs, the provision of additional community services to support low-to moderate-income and other vulnerable populations is greatly needed.
Moreover, for some populations, service provision is critical in supporting the housing stability of certain populations (e.g., populations experiencing mental health challenges).
4 Priority Need
Name
Housing Rehabilitation
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
n/a
Description Stakeholders emphasized the need to preserve existing affordable housing options in the city. In the census tract covering the downtown area of Lincoln, approximately 63% of renter households live in units with at least one physical condition issue. Approximately 27% of households in this census tract live in poverty compared to approximately 8% of households citywide. 432
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Basis for
Relative
Priority
Housing rehabilitation was identified as a high priority by the City of Lincoln. The need to preserve affordable rental housing options in the community for low- to moderate-income populations was identified as a significant need throughout the community engagement process. Additionally, data show that there are significant housing rehabilitation needs in areas of the city that have high rates of poverty.
5 Priority Need
Name
Economic Development
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Support community and economic development revitalization Description Stakeholders identified that as housing prices continue to rise throughout Lincoln and Placer County, making it increasingly challenging for low- to moderate- income households to stay housed in the area, it’s critical to support efforts that increase economic well-being and jobs that offer livable wages. The City will look to increase economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents through, but not limited to, job skills training, enhanced workforce development opportunities, business and commercial revitalization efforts, financial literacy assistance, and small business support.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Economic development was designated as a high priority need by the City of Lincoln. Stakeholders shared that as cost of living continues to rise, low- to moderate-income residents will continue to feel those burdens most acutely. In addition to providing more affordable housing options and increasing access to community services, the City also wants to expand employment, workforce, and training opportunities for more households to have increased access to jobs with living wages.
Table 46 – Priority Needs Summary
Narrative (Optional)
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
The City’s Consolidated Plan goals provide flexibility for the City of Lincoln to implement the most effective strategies to address housing and other community needs. The City understands and recognizes that these needs can change with economic and housing market conditions. The table below summarizes the City’s anticipated response to market conditions that will influence the use of its entitlement funds.
Affordable Housing Type Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) While rental assistance was identified as a significant need for low- to moderate-income households in Lincoln, ongoing
rental assistance is not an eligible use of CDBG funding; therefore, the City will not use its entitlement resources for TBRA.
TBRA for Non-Homeless Special Needs While rental assistance was identified as a significant need for low- to moderate-income households in Lincoln, ongoing
rental assistance is not an eligible use of CDBG funding; therefore, the City will not use its entitlement resources for TBRA.
New Unit Production The gaps analysis produced for this Consolidated Plan found that 35% of renter households in the city had household income at or less than $50,000; however, just 8% of rental units in the city are affordable to households at this income level. As such, there is an ongoing gap between affordability needs and current housing supply.
Rehabilitation Housing rehabilitation needs are significant for renter households living in the census tract covering the downtown area of Lincoln, with approximately 63% of renter households living in units with at least one physical condition issue.
Approximately 27% of households in this census tract live in poverty compared to approximately 8% of households
citywide.
Acquisition, including preservation As described above, rehabilitation needs and the development of new affordable rental housing units are significant housing needs for the city. The City will consider opportunities for acquisition of land or existing housing to preserve affordable housing options for low-income residents and special needs populations.
Table 47 – Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public
–
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$272,325 n/a n/a $272,325 $1,089,300 Expected amount for the remainder of the
Con Plan is estimated as
the annual allocation
multiplied by four.
Table 48 - Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will look for opportunities to leverage additional resources (e.g., local gas tax funding) to support implementing the goals of the Consolidated Plan.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Lincoln Government CDBG Administrator Citywide
Table 49 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Stakeholders identified that current organizations providing housing and support services to low- to moderate-income households and other vulnerable populations are a strength of the City’s institutional delivery system. Organizations include:
• Lincoln CA CARES is the City’s non-profit organization serving people experiencing homelessness.
• Granite Wellness Center provides outpatient treatment for young and older adults experiencing substance use disorders, including anger management, relapse prevention, and SUD counseling. • The Salt Mine Food Closet is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides fresh food boxes and pantry boxes to Lincoln individuals and households in need. Additionally, they also provide a variety of services for people experiencing homelessness, including daypacks, laundry services, and showers.
• The Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center provides intensive case management, individual and group counseling, educational classes, and community resources to individuals and families impacted by child abuse, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Other organizations serving Lincoln residents located elsewhere in the county include:
• StandUp Placer is an organization serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking in Placer County.
• St. Vincent de Paul offers basic human services and programs to prevent hunger and homelessness, including rental, utility, and food assistance. • Placer County Health & Human Services department offers a variety of programs that help children, families, and older adults access basic needs, including housing, food, medical care, and other services.
While the organizations listed above provide critical services to the Lincoln community, stakeholders did describe gaps in the city’s institutional delivery structure. One stakeholder felt there was a lack of overall services and resources in Lincoln, sharing that “if people need something, they have to go to Roseville or Sacramento...[for services] like medical appointments, childcare, utility assistance, etc.” For example, one stakeholder that there is a growing prevalence of people with untreated mental illness and drug addiction and that the availability of services and capacity of existing organizations to help this population is significantly outweighed by the number of people in need. Another stakeholder shared that a local organization that provides mental health services to the Lincoln community currently has a 3-6 month waitlist. As such, the lack of funding and existing organizational capacity to address the spectrum of community needs were identified as institutional delivery system gaps. 436
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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy x x
Legal Assistance x x
Mortgage Assistance x
Rental Assistance x x
Utilities Assistance x x
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement x
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Child Care
Education x
Employment and Employment
Training
x
Healthcare x
HIV/AIDS
Life Skills
Mental Health Counseling x
Transportation x
Other
Other
Table 50 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) As described above, there are a handful of organizations and service providers located within the city of Lincoln that provide services to people experiencing homelessness or those at risk of experiencing homelessness. However, the wide full spectrum of available services that serve these populations extend beyond the city’s boundaries. Some of the primary organizations/entities serving chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth include:
• The Placer County Health & Human Services Department offers a variety of services for individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness, including prevention, outreach/engagement, emergency shelter, interim and transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services, including:
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o Rapid rehousing services, including CalWORKs Housing Support Program. Stand Up Placer, Kid’s First, Volunteers of America, and Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing (AMIH). o Home Safe, a program supporting victims of elder abuse or neglect in stabilizing housing.
o The County’s Homeless Liaison Team works with Probation and Law Enforcement in multiple jurisdictions to help keep the community safe and provide resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness
o Managing the County’s Coordinated Entry screening process through 211, which helps find shelter and other housing options for populations experiencing homelessness. • Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras (HRCS) aims to reduce homelessness in both Placer and Nevada counties. The Continuum of Care for the area, HRCS manages a system of outreach, assessment, and prevention for determining needs and conditions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• The Placer County Housing Authority manages the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program in Placer County.
• 211 Placer provides a comprehensive list of organizations that provide a variety of resources for populations in need, including resources for/related to children and youth, education, employment, food, housing, legal assistance, behavioral health, health and dental, veterans, and senior services, among others.
• St. Vincent de Paul offers basic human services and programs to prevent hunger and homelessness, including rental, utility, and food assistance. • Placer County Veterans Services office provides veterans, their dependents, and survivors with access to local, state, and federal benefits, including assistance filing VA claims and appeals, referrals for education/employment/housing/and mental health services, and help accessing CalVet and federal VA programs.
• Placer County’s Children’s System of Care offers comprehensive services for children and youth who may be at risk in the county, including for transition aged youth. • Placer County’s Adult System of Care provides mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and in-home support for older and dependent adults in Placer County. • StandUp Placer is an organization serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking in Placer County.
• Placer County Children’s Mental Health Crisis Services provides behavioral services for children. • Placer County Office of Education plays a significant role in the education delivery system for Placer County students.
• Victory Village Veteran’s Center provides support services for veterans, service members, ad their families to ease the transition from military to civilian life, including with employment and benefits assistance, housing search assistance, rental, deposit, and utility assistance, and assistance with the VA.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above
One of the significant strengths of the service delivery system in Lincoln and Placer County is the variety of organizations that offer specialized services for certain populations, including older adults, people living with disabilities, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and other vulnerable populations— including those experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. However, 438
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stakeholders shared that while a lot of these organizations are doing “more with less,” the demand for these services far exceeds the capacity of many of these organizaitons. Moreover, people who need these services generally have more successful outcomes when services are coordinated or paired together (e.g., securing a housing unit while also receiving food assistance and mental health services).
However, one stakeholder who provides services to vulnerable populations shared that while housing insecure residents benefit from their services, “currently, the minimum wait time for supportive housing in Placer County is two years…there’s no place for these individuals or families to live.” Another Lincoln stakeholder shared the story of an individual living in transitional housing who had difficulty finding a job due to their housing situation. This stakeholder felt that it was important for their organization in the future to reach out to businesses and other employers to create relationships so that employment more opportunities for housing insecure individuals would be available. Stakeholders described this lack of coordination among organizations, directly impacted by the current lack of staff capacity for many of them, as a major challenge in helping clients achieve their goals and help them toward self-sufficiency.
Another contributing factor to the lack of coordination among organizations serving people experiencing homelessness and other special needs populations is the reduction in available state and federal funding, which has had the effect of de-emphasizing coordination and collaboration among service providers with similar aims, values, and missions. One stakeholder shared that, “right now, organizations are competing for more and more limited pots of funding…we’ve operating as ‘frenemies’ when we should be coordinating all of our efforts.” They emphasized that both organizations and the populations they serve would be better off coordinating service delivery efforts.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs The City benefits from a strong network of organizations located within Lincoln and throughout the county that serve low- to moderate-income and special needs populations; however, capacity of these organizations is outweighed by how much need exists for these services. Contributing directly to the lack of capacity at these organizations is the significant lack of funding to address the spectrum of needs that exist. However, with its entitlement funding, the City of Lincoln will look for opportunities to support local organizations that are addressing the needs of low- to moderate-income and special needs residents. A couple stakeholders noted that within the context of funding gaps, more concerted efforts among existing organizations to coordinate existing services could help with service delivery and reducing the duplication of services.
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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Support
community and
economic
development
revitalization
2026 2030 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Public Infrastructure and
Improvements
Economic Development
CDBG:
$925,905
Estimated number of public facilities
improved or constructed: 5
2 Increase the
availability and
access to critical
community
services
2026 2030 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide
Community Services CDBG: $163,395 Estimated number of persons assisted: 160
3 CDBG
Administration
2026 2030 Affordable
Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Affordable & Accessible
Rental Housing
Housing Rehabilitation
Public Infrastructure and
Improvements
Economic Development
Community Services
CDBG: $272,325 Other: 1
Table 51 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Goal Description
Support community and
economic development
revitalization
The City of Lincoln will look to support community and economic development revitalization efforts, including enhancing public infrastructure and expanding access to economic development opportunities that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income and special needs populations.
Increase the availability
and access to critical
community services
The City of Lincoln will look to partner with local organizations that provide a variety of community services to low- to moderate-income and special needs populations.
CDBG Administration The City of Lincoln will utilize a proportion of its entitlement funding to administer the CDBG program and support the implementation of the three goals articulated above.
While affordable and accessible rental housing and housing rehabilitation were identified as priority needs, the City decided to address those needs with other funding sources (e.g., CalHOME funds). As such, there is not a housing-related goal reflected in the Consolidated Plan.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
N/A.
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
N/A; the City of Lincoln does not have any public housing units.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
N/A.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? Placer County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902.
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
N/A.
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Public policies and regulatory requirements in the city of Lincoln, while intended to manage growth and ensure adequate public services, can impact the development of affordable housing and residential investment. According to Lincoln’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, the lack of affordable housing is the most common issue reported to Legal Services of Northern California, the county’s only civil legal aid provider. Stakeholders reinforced this finding, noting that urban areas in the County, including Lincoln, face significant shortages of affordable housing. Limited availability of affordable units restricts neighborhood choice for low-income households and increases vulnerability to housing instability and discriminatory practices. Several stakeholders emphasized that the lack of transit access, walkability, and nearby services in Lincoln complicates the siting of affordable housing developments.
Land use regulations and development standards contribute to cost pressures that affect the feasibility of affordable housing development. Height limitations that restrict development to two stories in most residential zones can limit density and reduce economies of scale, making it more difficult to offset rising development costs. Additionally, uniform parking requirements, such as two spaces per unit for single- family homes, duplexes, and apartments, along with guest parking requirements, can increase project costs and land consumption, particularly for affordable and multifamily housing, even when demand for parking may be lower. Stakeholders noted that jurisdictions with strong site inventories, publicly owned land in high-resource areas, and efficient approval processes for affordable housing are better positioned to facilitate development.
Permitting and approval processes also affect residential investment. Lengthy and complex review timelines increase carrying and financing costs, which can undermine the feasibility of affordable housing projects. Development impact fees, while necessary to fund public facilities and services, further increase upfront costs for housing development and may discourage investment in lower-cost housing types. Stakeholders also pointed to community opposition as an ongoing challenge, describing a strain of affordable housing pushback in parts of Placer County that can delay or derail projects. In addition, site-specific constraints, such as environmental remediation needs, can significantly increase project costs.
The City has taken steps to mitigate some of these barriers, such as expediting reasonable accommodation requests and allowing parking variations for senior housing. Stakeholders emphasized that additional local financial resources, such as gap financing, support for project-based vouchers, or funds to improve competitiveness for state tax credits, would further support affordable housing development, particularly given the limited availability of state funding. Lincoln will continue to evaluate land use policies, parking standards, permitting processes, and opportunities for interjurisdictional collaboration to reduce constraints on affordable housing development and encourage residential investment.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element identifies several goals, policies and actions that aim to reduce affordable housing barriers in the city. A summary of those efforts are below.
Goal 1—Accommodate new housing to meet the needs of present and future Lincoln residents at all income levels.
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Policy 2. Facilitate the construction of a variety of housing types affordable to all income levels. • Action 2.3. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow and promote the use of density bonuses to provide affordable housing (implemented)
• Action 2.4. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in accordance with Assembly Bill 2299 and Senate Bill 1069 (implemented) • Action 2.6. Encourage the development of affordable housing for extremely low-income households by conducting outreach to housing developers on an annual basis, providing financial and in-kind technical assistance, expediting processing, and offering additional incentives beyond the density bonus, among other actions. • Action 2.7. Encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing to lower-income households in Village 1, Village 5, and Village 7 by offering incentives on a project-by-project basis, including deferred development fees, reduce parking requirements, expedited application review and processing, and technical assistance.
• Action 2.9. Explore the adoption of a local inclusionary program.
In addition to the actions identified above that aim to remove barriers to affordable housing, the City of Lincoln also articulates a goal and specific actions to support affordable housing development for low- income and special needs populations in the city.
Goal 3—Address special housing needs in Lincoln
Policy 7. Address the physical, financial, and lifestyle needs of older adults in the city. • Action 7.1. Facilitate the construction of affordable rental housing for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income seniors.
Policy 8. Address the physical, financial, and lifestyle needs of older adults in the city. • Action 8.1. Facilitate the construction of subsidized rental housing affordable to extremely low-, very low-, and low-income persons that meet the needs of all special needs groups including seniors, homeless, female headed households, persons with disabilities, and persons with developmental disabilities.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
The City of Lincoln established Lincoln CA CARES in 2018, a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness by providing transitional housing and connecting them to services to support their pursuit for permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The City works with Grace Lutheran Church, which sites two trailers on their property, to provide housing for program participants.
Additionally, the City works with other local organizations to provide a variety of services, including those who provide mental health services, food, clothing, and employment opportunities. The City is actively pursuing options to expand their capacity; however, currently, the City is only able to assist two people at a time.
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Lincoln does not have a current mechanism to reach out to people experiencing homelessness to assess their individual needs. However, stakeholders shared that the City’s code enforcement team and the Lincoln Police Department are most likely to make contact with people experiencing homelessness. One stakeholder shared that if this happens, code enforcement staff or Lincoln Police Department will reach out to the Lincoln CA CARES team, who will then connect the person/people experiencing homelessness to a third party organization to assess their needs and connect them to appropriate resources. The Salt Mine, a faith-based nonprofit located in Lincoln, provides food and clothing to local residents in need.
Additionally, the Placer County Health & Human Services (HHS) Department’s Homeless Liaison Team collaborates with Probation and Law Enforcement in multiple jurisdictions to connect with people experiencing homelessness with services. HHS also manages the contract for coordinated entry screening through 211, which places individuals on a list for shelter and housing options.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Currently, there are no emergency shelters or transitional homes located in the city; however, options are available in other areas of the county.
There are three emergency shelters currently operating in the county—one congregate shelter in Auburn, one nomadic emergency shelter in Roseville, and another temporary shelter, also located in Auburn. In addition to the County’s Homeless Liaison Team, a group of community providers in Placer County who serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness launched the Homeless Resource Helpline. Those in need of housing and other support are instructed to call the helpline for an Emergency Housing referral and to get put on a centralized housing list. Additionally, 211 Placer is an available resource to help connect people and families experiencing homelessness with information on housing and service resources.
The Adult System of Care Division of Placer County’s Health & Human Services Department manages the county’s transitional housing and permanent supportive housing programs. Both programs are oriented to serve those with a diagnosed mental illness and/or other co-morbid disabilities. In collaboration with Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing (AMIH), the Adult System of Care manages and supports four transitional homes that provide housing and supportive services to eligible county adults. Each of the four homes can house up to six residents and are located in Auburn, Rocklin, and Roseville. 445
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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
In addition to the programs and services already identified, other available housing and service support provided by the County for residents and families experiencing homelessness include:
• Housing vouchers are administered by the Placer County Housing Authority, including regular housing choice vouchers, Family Unification Program (FUP) vouchers, Mainstream vouchers (serving non-elderly persons with disabilities), and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.
• Permanent supportive housing (PSH), which is managed by the County’s Adult System of Care Division. In collaboration with trusted providers, the County has purchased PSH units or full homes in 19 different locations throughout the county.
• Housing coordinators are also available through Placer County via multiple programs. These coordinators support landlord recruitment, housing counseling, and the Built for Zero initiative, a data-driven, national movement aimed to measurably ending homelessness. • The Housing Support Program helps provide permanent housing for homeless CalWORKs families.
• Bringing Families Home is a collaboration between the Human Services and Children’s System of Care divisions that supports families involved in the child welfare system and currently in the reunification process. The program assists those experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness to find housing to increase the ability of families to stay together and decrease the likelihood of a foster placement.
• Mental health and substance use treatment is provided by the County’s Adult System of Care and largely serves the county’s Medi-Cal population, including those experiencing homelessness.
• The Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) assist people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness who are likely eligible for disability benefits by advocating for disability benefits and housing support, including outreach, case management, disability benefits advocacy, and housing assistance, including wraparound supportive services. • Full Services Partnerships (FSP) provides comprehensive care management for those experiencing homelessness by connecting them with healthcare, mental healthcare, housing, and benefit programs.
• Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) assists youth transitioning out of the foster care system with specialized support and services.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
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There are two divisions within the Placer County Health & Human Services Department that provide support to these populations—the Children System of Care and Adult System of Care. • The Children System of Care division provides a wide range of services, including behavioral health services, to at-risk children and youth (and their families). • The Adult System of Care division provides support for adults and seniors with mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and in-home supports.
Additionally, a variety of services for individuals and households at risk of experiencing homelessness are offered through these divisions, as well as the Health & Human Services Department, including:
• CalFresh helps families and individuals access healthy and nutritious food. • General Relief provides temporary cash aid for single adults or couples with no dependent children who are not eligible for federal or state programs or other assistance programs. This county-funded program provides financial assistance for eligible county residents with no other means of support.
• MediCal offers medical, dental, vision and mental health care to eligible individuals and families at no or limited costs.
• CalWORKs provides monetary assistance for families in need for eligible adults with dependent children. CalWORKs may refer eligible individuals to employment services that may provide:
o Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling; o Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services; o Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs; and o Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency.
Additionally, some CalWORKs families might also be eligible for the CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP), which assists homeless families in quickly obtaining permanent housing. • Rapid rehousing (RRH) provides homeless individuals and families assistance in applying for rental housing and praying for move-in costs and rental subsidies. Local organizations that provide RRH assistance include Stand Up Placer, Kid’s First, Volunteers of America, and Advocates for Mentally Ill Housing (AMIH).
• Additionally, the county runs Home Safe, a homelessness prevention program serving Adult Protective Services clients who have been victims of elder and dependent abuse or neglect. 447
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards As discussed in section MA-20, there is a correlation between low- to moderate-income households and lead-based paint (LBP) hazards. Lead-based paint was banned for housing use in 1978. While over three quarters of Lincoln’s housing stock was built after 2000, it is estimated that approximately 1,600 households live in homes built before 1980 (a proxy for the proportion of homes estimated to have lead- based paint). As such, the City will plan to develop policies and procedures to address lead-based paint hazards in housing built before 1978 that are compliant with regulations regarding the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding during this upcoming program year.
Additionally, Placer County’s Health & Human Services Department administers the County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, which provides information and guidelines on reducing lead exposure. The program also partners with local businesses and community-based organizations like WIC and Head Start to promote awareness of lead poisoning.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? The City’s development of policies and procedures related to lead-based paint hazards will include guidance on lead-based paint screenings, mitigation actions, when necessary, and information for homeowners and tenants regarding the hazards of lead-based paint and actions that will help reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning events.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City will ensure that all CDBG contracts entered into between the City and Subrecipients of CDBG funding will include language that stipulates that Subrecipients must comply with lead-based paint regulations and policies as established by the City, State of California, and other applicable Federal laws and regulations, including specific policies related to lead-based paint in the CDBG program.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families Guided by the economic development goals established in the City of Lincoln’s General Plan and the City Council’s 2016 Strategic Plan, the City’s 2024-29 Economic Development Action Plan incorporates ongoing community input and builds on prior economic development plans and initiatives. This Plan is informed by the economic development initiatives of the Placer County Economic Development Board, the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC), and the Greater Sacramento Region’s Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2020-2025.
The Plan articulates the following vision:
“Lincoln is a city of opportunity that is recognized for its authentic community character, excellent quality of life, and supportive environment for business investment and growth.” Related to anti-poverty efforts, one of the strategies the City is looking to implement through this plan is to support the growth and expansion of existing businesses, recruit new businesses that provide family- supporting jobs, and attract new community-serving retail.” Specific actions the City will be taking to reduce the number of poverty-level families include:
Priority 1—Business Support and Job Creation
2. Implement key public infrastructure improvements
• (a) Identify and prioritize infrastructure projects that attract private sector investment • (b) Seek County, State, and federal support and funding for vital infrastructure projects. • (c) Track progress and address impediments that prevent projects from moving forward. • (e) Underscore and promote the need for affordable housing to accommodate new and existing employers’ requirements for local workforce.
3. Inventory opportunity sites and community assets
• (b) Consult with the Placer County Economic Development Department and Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) to identify tradeable industry sectors that are a good fit for the Lincoln area.
• (c) Outreach to cutting-edge industry sectors that offer family-supporting jobs such as Advanced Manufacturing, Agricultural Tech and Life Sciences. Explore opportunities to partner with Western Placer Unified School District Agricultural and Robotics departments.
4. Leverage relationships with regional job training resources and higher education • (a) Encourage businesses to access job training resources from regional workforce training organizations such as the Golden Sierra Job Training Agency • (b) Ensure workforce training needs are addressed in the development of educational programs for local and regional institutions.
• (c) Seek Placer County support to offer tailored job training programs to attract new companies to Lincoln.
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6. Engage business organizations and key regional partners • (b) Partner with Small Business Development Corporations and other economic development organizations that provide technical and financial assistance and access to regional workforce training programs.
• (c) Coordinate and collaborate with Placer County and neighboring municipalities on economic development initiatives of mutual benefit.
8. Business support
• (a) Research options for the development of a small business retention and expansion program to support the success of local enterprises and grow jobs and tax base. • (b) Consider options for focusing on key industry sectors with the greatest potential for growth and success.
• (c) Research County, State, and federal funding opportunities to support small businesses. • (d) Identify resources including technical assistance and mentorship opportunities that help local businesses achieve success.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
Several specific actions outlined in the City’s 2024-29 Economic Development Action Plan align with the goals of the City’s Consolidated Plan, including improving public infrastructure, supporting affordable housing development, and improving access to workforce development opportunities and training programs that will lead to jobs that pay family wages.
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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
As a first-time CDBG entitlement community, the City of Lincoln has not yet developed standards or procedures to monitor activities and ensure compliance in accordance with CDBG regulations.
Nonetheless, the City is responsible for ensuring that all regulations and requirements governing the administrative, financial, and programmatic operations of the CDBG program are followed. This includes ensuring that performance goals are achieved within the scheduled timeframe and budget, as well as ensuring that the City and/or Subrecipient of the City’s CDBG funding are taking appropriate actions when performance problems arise. If the City decides to allocate its entitlement funding to Subrecipients, monitoring of the Subrecipients will continue over the course of the project.
Monitoring Plan
Because this is the City’s first Consolidated Plan, a Subrecipient Monitoring Plan has not yet been created. However, the City will utilize HUD’s Managing CDBG: A Guidebook for Grantees on Subrecipient Oversight and will develop a Monitoring Plan over the next program year. Specifically, the City’s Monitoring Plan will include:
• A statement about the importance of Subrecipient monitoring; • Regulatory requirements related to Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and grant administration responsibilities related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program;
• The City’s Risk Analysis assessment and process to determine a Subrecipient’s technical assistance needs, how often Subrecipients should be monitored, and how the City’s monitoring of Subrecipients will be structured;
• Development of a monitoring strategy, which might include remote review of Subrecipient documents, pre-monitoring, and formal monitoring visits; • Establishment of a monitoring schedule;
• Creation of a monitoring checklist and workbook;
• A list of monitoring questions to help determine whether Subrecipients are complying with federal requirements.
• How to conduct a monitoring; and
• How to notify a Subrecipient about concerns and findings, corrective actions, and sanctions; and • How to address any findings of noncompliance.
The City will also plan to include a list of monitoring resources to ensure City staff have the knowledge and information needed to conduct monitoring of Subrecipients in an efficient and thorough manner.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public
–
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$272,325 - - $272,325 $1,089,300 Expected amount for
the remainder of the
Con Plan is estimated
as the annual allocation
multiplied by four.
Table 52 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will look for opportunities to leverage additional resources (e.g., local gas tax funding) to support implementing the goals of the Consolidated Plan.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan N/A; the City has not identified any publicly owned land or property located within the city to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Support
community
and economic
development
revitalization
2026 2026 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-
Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Public Infrastructure
and Improvements
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$217,860
Estimated number of public
facilities improved or
constructed: 1
2 Increase the
availability and
access to
critical
community
services
2026 2026 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-
Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide
Community Services CDBG: $0 n/a
3 CDBG
Administration
2026 2026 Affordable
Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-
Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Affordable &
Accessible Rental
Housing
Housing Rehabilitation
Public Infrastructure
and Improvements
Economic
Development
Community Services
CDBG:
$54,465
Other: 1
Table 53 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Goal Description
Support community and economic development
revitalization
The City of Lincoln will look to support community and economic development revitalization efforts, including enhancing public infrastructure and expanding access to economic development opportunities that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income and special needs populations.
Increase the availability and access to critical community services
The City of Lincoln will look to partner with local organizations that provide a variety of community services to low- to moderate- income and special needs populations.
CDBG Administration The City of Lincoln will utilize a proportion of its entitlement funding to administer the CDBG program and support the
implementation of the three goals articulated above.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The following sections provide an overview of how the City of Lincoln will utilize its CDBG resources during Program Year 2026.
Projects
# Project Name
1 McBean Park Accessible Improvements
2 CDBG Administration
Table 54 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
N/A; the City of Lincoln will utilize its CDBG resources to primarily address the needs of underserved populations in the community.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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Project Name McBean Park Accessible Improvements
Target Area n/a
Goals Supported Support community and economic development revitalization Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Improvements; Economic Development Funding $217,860
Description Improvements to playground equipment at McBean Park to make fully accessible for children with disabilities Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
One park improvement project benefitting children living with disabilities (presumed benefit limited clientele).
Location Description McBean Park, 65 McBean Park Drive, Lincoln, CA 95648 Planned Activities Improvements to playground equipment at McBean Park to make fully accessible for children with disabilities Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area n/a
Goals Supported CDBG Administration
Needs Addressed Public Infrastructure and Improvements; Economic Development; Community Services Funding $54,465
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Description Administration of the City’s CDBG program.
Target Date 06/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
n/a
Location Description n/a
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed In FY2024, the latest data available, the City of Lincoln was designated as an “Exception Grantee.” The data show that 28.07% of the population is considered low- to moderate-income and the top quartile is
39.7%. This means that any block group with more than 39.7% of those considered low- to moderate income are eligible to benefit from CDBG area-benefit activities. Specifically, these block groups are:
• Census Tract 214.03, Block Group 1—76.6% of block group population is LMI • Census Tract 214.03, Block Group 2—64.1%
• Census Tract 236, Block Group 3—57.2%
• Census Tract 237, Block Group 1—45.4%
• Census Tract 236, Block Group 2—43.6%
• Census Tract 237, Block Group 2—41.5%
• Census Tract 238, Block Group 2—41%
• Census Tract 214.03, Block Group 4—39.7%
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Census block groups identified above 75%
Table 55 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically See above.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 56 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 57 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing N/A; the City of Lincoln does not have any public housing units.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
N/A
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A; Placer County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City of Lincoln established Lincoln CA CARES in 2018, a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness by providing transitional housing and connecting them to services to support their pursuit for permanent housing and self-sufficiency. In collaboration with its current partners, the City will continue actively pursuing options to expand the capacity of this effort and the number of people it can serve over the next year.
Describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Lincoln will continue to rely on the City’s code enforcement team and the Lincoln Police Department to make contact with people experiencing homelessness. When contact is made, the City will reach out to partner organizations that are equipped to connect people experiencing homelessness with resources and services. Additionally, the Placer County Health & Human Services (HHS) Department’s Homeless Liaison Team collaborates with Probation and Law Enforcement in multiple jurisdictions to connect with people experiencing homelessness with services. HHS also manages the contract for coordinated entry screening through 211, which places individuals on a list for shelter and housing options.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Currently, there are no emergency shelters or transitional homes located in the city; however, options are available in other areas of the county. The City will look to connect people experiencing homelessness with organizations that do provide emergency shelter and transitional housing options, such as the Placer County Health & Human Services Department.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City of Lincoln will strive to connect people experiencing homelessness with organizations that provide housing resources in service of finding permanent housing solutions for those in need. Primary organizations that provide these services include the County’s Health & Human Services department and the Placer County Housing Authority (PCHA). In addition to PCHA administering the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, the County’s Health & Human Services department offers several housing- related programs and services for people and families experiencing homelessness, as well as several special needs populations, including families/children in the child welfare system, older adults, people 463
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living with disabilities, and people experiencing mental health challenges, among others.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
For the populations identified above, the City of Lincoln will look to connect individuals and families at risk of experiencing homelessness with organizations best equipped to assist them, such as the County’s Children System of Care and Adult System of Care divisions. Additionally, the Placer County Health & Human Services Department offers a variety of services targeted at this population, including fresh food assistance, financial assistance, medical/dental/vision/and mental health services, and employment and childcare support in addition to providing a variety of housing resources.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City will continue its efforts to implement the actions identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element that look to reduce affordable housing barriers in the city. Specific actions include:
• Encouraging the development of affordable housing for extremely low-income households by conducting outreach to housing developers on an annual basis, providing financial and in-kind technical assistance, expediting processing, and offering additional incentives beyond the density bonus, among other actions.
• Encouraging and facilitating the development of affordable housing to lower-income households in Village 1, Village 5, and Village 7 by offering incentives on a project-by-project basis, including deferred development fees, reduce parking requirements, expedited application review and processing, and technical assistance.
• Exploring the adoption of a local inclusionary program.
In addition to the actions identified above that aim to remove barriers to affordable housing, the City of Lincoln also will look to support affordable housing development opportunities for low-income and special needs populations in the city, including:
• Facilitating the construction of affordable rental housing for extremely low-, very low-, and low- income seniors.
• Facilitating the construction of subsidized rental housing affordable to extremely low-, very low-, and low-income persons that meet the needs of all special needs groups including seniors, homeless, female headed households, persons with disabilities, and persons with developmental disabilities.
Discussion:
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs As articulated in the Strategic Plan, the 2026-30 Consolidated Plan goals, which include increasing and preserving affordable housing options, supporting community and economic development revitalization, and increasing the availability and access to critical community services, were developed to address the needs of low- to moderate-income and special needs populations. As such, the City will be utilizing its entitlement funding over the next program year to address the needs of these populations.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing As articulated in the Strategic Plan, the City of Lincoln will pursue opportunities that increase the availability of affordable rental housing options, preserve existing affordable housing options for low- income homeowners, and/or improve access to accessible housing for low- to moderate-income households and special needs populations in the community.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City’s development of policies and procedures related to lead-based paint hazards will include guidance on lead-based paint screenings, mitigation actions, when necessary, and information for homeowners and tenants regarding the hazards of lead-based paint and actions that will help reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning events. The City will ensure that all CDBG contracts entered into between the City and Subrecipients of CDBG funding will include language that stipulates that Subrecipients must comply with lead-based paint regulations and policies as established by the City, State of California, and other applicable Federal laws and regulations, including specific policies related to lead-based paint in the CDBG program
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families In addition to addressing the economic development needs identified in this plan, the City will continue to pursue opportunities to implement the specific actions outlined in the 2024-29 Economic Development Action Plan that looks to improve public infrastructure, support affordable housing development, and improve access to workforce development opportunities and training programs that will lead to jobs that pay family wages.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City benefits from a strong network of organizations located within Lincoln and throughout the county that serve low- to moderate-income and special needs populations; however, capacity of these organizations is outweighed by how much need exists for these services. Contributing directly to the lack of capacity at these organizations is the significant lack of funding to address the spectrum of needs that exist. However, with its entitlement funding, the City of Lincoln will look for opportunities to support local organizations that are addressing the needs of low- to moderate-income and special needs residents.
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service agencies
Related to actions that develop institutional structure, the City of Lincoln will look for opportunities to use its entitlement funding to support enhanced coordination among local organizations that are addressing the housing and service needs of low- to moderate-income and special needs residents.
Discussion:
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
0 70% (2026-
2028)
468
SUBJECT:
Award Construction Contract for CIP 654 - Water Distribution Rehabilitation FY 23/24. (Jacob Groeser)
SUBMITTED BY:
Jacob Groeser
DEPARTMENT:
Engineering
DATE:
May 12, 2026
Item Number 14.A
BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:
The Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget includes CIP 654 – Water Rehabilitation FY 23/24. The water rehabilitation component of this project will replace the deteriorating water infrastructure along 4 th
Street from R Street to J Street, L Street from 3
rd
Street to 5
th
Street, 3
rd
Street from L
Street to J Street, Stephanie Court, and M Street from 3 rd
Street to 5
th
Street. The project will
rehabilitate approximately 6,200 linear feet of water distribution main line ranging in size from 4 to 16-inches, 82 service laterals, and 9 hydrants.
On May 14, 2024, City Council authorized a Task Order with REY Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services for design of the Water Rehabilitation FY 23/24 Project.
On January 13, 2026, the City Council adopted a resolution to approve the plans and technical specifications, and authorize the Engineering Division to proceed with the bidding process for construction. The invitation for bids was published in the Lincoln News Messenger, and posted on Planet Bids and the City website on February 4, 2026.
FINDINGS/ANALYSIS:
Bids were received by the City Clerk at 3:00 PM on March 20, 2026. Responsive bid proposals were received from seven contractors and are included in Attachment B.
On March 20, 2026, the following bids were received:
Contractor
Base Bid Amount
LaFleur Engineering
$3,423,863
ARB, Inc
$4,092,992
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Marques General Engineering
$4,002,580
Soracco, Inc
$4,392,510
Cox & Cox Construction
$4,452,642
Rawles Engineering, Inc
$4,594,410
C&D Contractors
$4,629,484
Staff has reviewed the bids and recommends the City award a construction contract (Attachment B) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, LaFleur Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $3,423,863 for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate 1 (M Street) in the amount of $468,211 for a total contract amount of $3,892,074.
The work will commence upon award. The project is currently programmed with the following milestone schedule:
Award Contract for Construction: April 28, 2026
Issue Notice to Proceed: June 1, 2026 Begin Construction: June 2026 End Construction: January 2027 UNICO Engineering will provide construction management and inspection services under the on-call professional services contract authorization. Blackburn Consulting will provide materials sampling, testing and inspection services under the on-call professional services contract authorization.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed project qualifies for a categorical/statutory exemption under section 15302(c) – Replacement of Existing Utilities and thereby is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. This project will not lead to an increase in the capacity of the existing water distribution system.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project is funded by $2,887,500 from Fund 7110 and $2,887,500 Fund 7150 as part of CIP 654 – Water Distribution Rehabilitation FY 23/24 Project in FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Budget.
The project is funded in Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fund 7100 and Fund 7150.
Budgeted
Fund 7110 $2,887,500 Fund 7150 $2,887,500 Total Budgeted $5,775,000
Estimated Project Costs
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Fund 7110/7150
Design (R.E.Y.) $ 519,679 Construction Management & Inspection (UNICO Engineering) $ 584,557 Materials Testing (Blackburn Consulting) $ 98,492 Construction Contract (LaFleur Engineering) $ 3,892,074 Construction Contingency (15%) $ 583,000 Total Estimated Costs $ 5,677,802
ATTACHMENTS:
REVISED - Water_Rehab_FY_23-24_Con_Award.DOC2.Reso.2026May12.jgroeser (1).doc Water Rehab Construction Award.Doc5-Attach D UNICO.20260512.jgroeser.pdf Water Rehab Construction Award.Doc6-Attach E Blackburn.20260512.jgroeser.pdf Water Rehab Construction Award.Doc3-Attach B Contract.20260512.jgroeser.pdf Water Rehab Construction Award.Doc4-Attach C Bid Tabs.jgroeser.pdf 471
RESOLUTION 2026 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN ( 1)
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION WITH LAFLEUR ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,892,074 FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION REHABILITATION PROJE CT
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED $ 583,000; ( 2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES WITH UNICO ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF $584,557; ( 3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES WITH BLACKBURN
CONSULTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,492.
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program budget includes funds for the Water Distribution Rehabilitation FY 23/24 Project – CIP No. 654; and
WHEREAS, Bid Documents were prepared, titled Water Distribution Rehabilitation Project FY 23/24, CIP 654; and
WHEREAS, The Notice to Bidders was duly advertised, and a public bid opening was held by the City Clerk at 3:00 pm on March 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, LaFleur Engineering , Inc. was determined to be the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $3,423,863; and
WHEREAS, Awarding Alternate #1 for $ 468,211 for a total contrac t amount of $3,892,074; and
WHEREAS, UNICO Engineering will be performing construction management and inspection services through the on -call professional services contract authorization; and
WHEREAS, Blackburn Consulting will be performing material te sting services through the on-call professional services contract authorization; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Lincoln authorizes the following:
1. The City Manager to execute a contract for construction with LaFleur Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $3,892,074 for the Water Distribution 472
Rehabilitation FY 23/24 Project and authorizing the City Engineer to approve change orders not to exceed $583,000;
2. The City Manager to execute a contract for constructio n management and inspection services with UNICO Engineering in the amount of $584,557;
3. The City Manager to execute a contract for material testing services with Blackburn Consulting in the amount of $98,492
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
___________________________
Richard Pearl, Mayor
ATTEST:
Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk
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Engineering Department
On-Call Contract for Professional Services
Consultant: UNICO Engineering
Project Name: Water Rehabilitation FY 23-24 CIP 654
Task Order
Date Requested: April 14, 2026
Contract#: __________________
This Task Order, authorized through the On-Call Contract by and between the City of Lincoln (“CITY”), and UNICO Engineering (“CONSULTANT”), was approved on June 28, 2022, per Resolution No. 2022- 158. This Task Order is being requested for the following services (see attachment for the full detailed scope of work).
1. Construction Management and Inspection for the Water Rehabilitation project (CIP 654). This task order will provide funding to support the required services needed.
Consultant shall perform services on the project described above. This Task Order shall not be binding until it has been properly signed by both parties. Upon execution, this Task Order shall supplement the Contract as it pertains to the project described above.
Project Budget –
Project Budget: $ 584,557.20
Account Code(s): CIP654-801-80070-7110
The work described above and herein attached as the Scope of Work is hereby authorized by the following agency representatives.
Approved by: Approved by:
City of Lincoln UNICO Engineering
Signature: ________________________ Signature: _________________________ Name: Jacob Groeser______________ Name: ____________________________ Title: Project Manager _________ Title: _____________________________ Date: _____________________ Date: _____________________
Signature: ________________________ Signature: _________________________ Name: Vin Cay _______________ Name: ____________________________ Title: City Engineer__________________ Title: _____________________________ Date: _____________________ Date: _____________________
Signature: ________________________
Name: Sean Scully_______________
Title: City Manager___________
Date: _____________________
This Task Order Amendment is executed this ____ day of _________________, 2026.
Cesar Montes de Oca
President
4/17/2026
4/17/2026
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80 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 250
Folsom, CA 95630
www.unicoengineering.com • 916.900.6623
Client Focused • Quality Driven
April 3, 2026
Jacob Groeser | Associate Engineer
City of Lincoln | Capital Projects
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Subject: Proposal to Provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for CIP-654 Water Distribution Rehab FY 23/24
Dear Mr. Groeser,
The City of Lincoln’s CIP-654 Water Distribution Rehabilitation project requires careful coordination, reliable field oversight, and a proactive approach to maintaining service and minimizing community disruption – UNICO brings the experience and familiarity with City standards to deliver these improvements efficiently.
This proposal presents a focused scope and fee tailored to the City’s objectives for this project. Leveraging our ongoing partnership, UNICO will provide consistent inspection presence, proactive communication, and coordinated construction management to support schedule adherence, maintain water system reliability, and address field conditions efficiently as they arise.
Upon authorization, UNICO will coordinate directly with City staff to confirm priorities, align on sequencing and scheduling, and initiate services without delay. Our team’s familiarity with City processes allows us to integrate quickly and provide immediate value from the outset.
As the President of UNICO, I am authorized to bind the company into a contract with the City and can be reached at 530.903.9023 or [email protected]. Pablo Romero, Contract Manager, will serve as the City’s primary point of contact and is available at 209.581.7400 or [email protected]. UNICO appreciates the opportunity to continue supporting the City of Lincoln and looks forward to delivering another successful project.
Sincerely,
UNICO Engineering, Inc.
Cesar Montes de Oca, PE
President
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The CIP-654 Water Distribution Rehabilitation project spans multiple corridors within the City of Lincoln, including 3rd Street, 4th Street, L Street, M Street, and Stephanie Court. The project rehabilitates and replaces aging water distribution infrastructure to improve system reliability and maintain consistent service. The City may also elect to extend improvements along M Street under Bid Alternate 1.
Construction includes removing and abandoning existing water mains and appurtenances, and installing new PVC C-900 (DR-14) water mains, service lines, valves, fire hydrants, blow-offs, and air release valves. The work also includes connecting to the existing system and completing all required testing, disinfection, and flushing prior to placing the system into service.
Successful delivery of this project depends on careful planning and real-time coordination of water system shutdowns, preparation and implementation of a Connection and Abandonment Plan, and maintaining continuous service to residents and businesses. Because the work occurs across multiple locations, the team must actively manage sequencing, traffic control, and coordination with the City and the public to minimize disruption and maintain safe access throughout construction.
The project includes several key constraints that directly influence construction operations, including lane closure restrictions – particularly near school zones during drop-off and pick-up hours – limited work windows, and strict controls on water system shutdowns. UNICO coordinates closely with the Contractor to plan and sequence work within these constraints, maintaining compliance while minimizing impacts on traffic, residents, and surrounding users. The team also confirms safe and continuous access for pedestrians, residents, and emergency services at all times.
UNICO will provide construction management and inspection services throughout the construction phase. The anticipated contract duration is 115 working days for the base bid, with an additional 35 working days for Bid Alternate 1, for a total potential duration of 150 working days. This scope and staffing approach assume inclusion of the bid alternate work.
A. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
UNICO will provide a part-time Certified Construction Manager (CCM) to lead construction administration and serve as the City’s primary point of contact. The CCM will coordinate with City staff and the Contractor to deliver the project in conformance with the contract plans, specifications, and referenced standards, while maintaining clear communication, timely decision-making, and consistent project oversight.
UNICO will also provide full-time office engineering and document control support to maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date project records. Office engineering responsibilities include managing project 476
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documentation and filing, tracking quantities, preparing and processing progress payments, and supporting overall contract administration.
To support regulatory compliance, UNICO will review the Contractor’s certified payroll for prevailing wage compliance, conduct monthly employee interviews to verify proper compensation, and monitor apprentice utilization to confirm adherence to applicable federal and state requirements.
Deliverables: Weekly Reports and Statement of Working Days Contract Changes
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Document Review and Processing (Submittals, RFIs, Letters, PCOs, etc.) Quantity Calculations and Pay Requests
Document Control and Filing
Spot Checking of Contractor Payroll and Track Contractor’s Use of Apprentices Perform Monthly Employee Interviews
Project Status Logs (Submittals, RFI, Materials Testing, CO, PCO, FCD, etc.) B. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
UNICO will provide a full-time Inspector to support daily construction activities and maintain consistent field oversight throughout the project. The Inspector will document all construction activities through detailed daily reports submitted to the City by the end of each workday or the following morning, providing timely communication and accurate recordkeeping. In addition to on-site inspection during active construction, UNICO includes time for project familiarization prior to construction and participation in project closeout to support continuity from start to finish.
Beyond standard inspection responsibilities, the Inspector will focus on key project priorities that directly influence safety, compliance, and community impact, including:
• Enforcing contract working hours to maintain compliance with City requirements • Monitoring pedestrian safety and maintaining safe access throughout work areas • Observing dust control and tracking to minimize impacts to surround properties • Verifying and documenting installed quantities to support accurate payment and tracking • Coordinating with residents and businesses to address concerns and maintain clear communication Deliverables: Daily Inspection Reports
Quantity Calculations
Photographs
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TIME AND MATERIALS FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
A. CONSTRUCTION ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT ............................................ $342,367.67 B. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION ...................................................................................... $242,189.54 TOTAL ..................................................................................................................... $584,557.20
A cost breakdown is attached.
478
80 Blue Ravine Rd – Suite 250
Folsom, CA 95630
916-900-6623
Pablo Romero,EIT/CCM
Construction Manager (Contract
Manager)
Anthony Riddell , CCM,CPII,
QSP Construction Manager
(Contract Manager)
Alejandra Beas,
Office Engineer
Eric Alward,
Construction Inspector
Staff
Construction Inspector (OT)
Staff
Construction Inspector (OT)
Billing Rate 205.27$ 212.20$ 108.69$ 184.20$ 252.32$ 184.20$ Task # Task Description
A Construction Administration and Management 680 300 1280 342,367.67$ B Construction Inspection 1260 40 242,189.54$
680 300 1280 1260 40 0 584,557.20$
584,557.20$
Total
Total
City of Lincoln
CIP 654 - Water Distribution Rehab Project (150 Working Days Inc. Alt) Total Hours
UNICO Engineering
4/3/2026
479
4-2-2026
480
481
482
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
498
499
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
533
534
535
536
537
538
539
540
541
542
543
544
545
546
547
548
549
550
551
552
SUBJECT:
Update on Lincoln's Unhoused
Services and Support
Initiatives. (Sean Scully)
SUBMITTED BY:
City Clerk
DEPARTMENT:
City Manager's Office
DATE:
May 12, 2026
Item Number 14.B
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council receive an update on Lincoln Unhoused Services and Support Initiatives and provide any relevant feedback, requests for additional information or provide any direction for future Council consideration.
BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:
The City of Lincoln has traditionally had a relatively low unhoused population when compared against its total population. Slightly prior to and increasingly post COVID Lincoln’s unhoused population increased and subsequently that population concentrated along the Auburn Ravine creek adjacent to Lincoln Blvd and Gateway. During COVID and in the years since the City of Lincoln and a variety of critically important non profits, community groups, faith based institutions and other governmental entities have partnered to develop a unique variety of braided programs (many established as pilot projects) to find ways to serve Lincoln’s unhoused community.
Staff intends to provide a detailed public presentation at the time of the Council meeting to share the history and variety of successes that have been the restful of these efforts, as well as the associated investments to make that happen. In addition, staff will identify the needs to continue the efforts to ensure the system remains in place to meet future needs.
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1 CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF GOODS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LINCOLN
AND TOTER, LLC
This Contract for the Sale of Goods (“Contract”) is made and entered into this 12th day of May, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Lincoln, a municipal corporation (“City” or “Buyer”), and Toter, LLC (“Seller”).
RECITALS
A. City is in need of 96 -gallon garbage and greenwaste cans for the Solid Waste department (“Goods”), a more detailed description of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and
B. City has determined that Seller is capable of providing the Goods at a reasonable price and in a timely manner; and
C. City agrees to purchase the Goods from Seller, subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises of City and Seller contained herein and the receipt of good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, City and Seller hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Recitals. The above Recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Purchase and Sale. Seller agrees to sell and City agrees to buy the Goods pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Contract.
3. Term of Contract. This Contract shall be effective as of the date executed by the Parties and approved as to form by the City Attorney and shall terminate no later than June 30th, 2026, unless earlier terminated as provided for herein.
4. Purchase Price for Goods. The total price of the Goods, as further summarized in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, shall not exceed $82,500.00 without City’s prior written approval, signed by the City Manager.
5. Time of Payment. Seller shall invoice the City within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of acceptance for the Goods as defined below. The City shall pay Seller for all accepted Goods invoiced within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of invoice.
6. Delivery of Goods. Seller shall deliver the Goods F.O.B. to the City’s offices at 600 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA, with shipping charges included in the price, after execution of this Contract by all parties. Delivery is to be within thirty (30) calendar days of the request for Goods.
The Goods shall be delivered by Seller to City free of any liens or encumbrances.
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2 7. Inspection and Acceptance. The Goods shall be received by City subject to City’s reasonable inspection, testing, approval, and acceptance of the Goods. If the Goods are rejected by the City as nonconforming, City may return the Goods to Seller at Seller’s risk and expense, and the Goods shall not be replaced or repaired by Seller without written authorization from City.
If City does not provide written acceptance or a list of deficiencies within the thirty (30) calendar days, the Goods shall be deemed accepted.
8. Title/Ownership/Risk of Loss. Title, ownership, and risk of loss or damage of the Goods shall remain with Seller until the Goods are delivered to, inspected and accepted by City, except when such loss or damage is due to the fault or negligence of City. Once accepted by City, title, ownership, and risk of loss shall transfer to City.
9. Termination and Suspension. This Contract may be terminated by City, with or without cause, provided that City gives not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to Seller of City’s intent to terminate. Upon termination, City shall be entitled to all Goods received as of the date of termination, unless otherwise returned or rejected by the City and the City shall pay to Seller for all Goods: (a) delivered to the City on or before the termination date; (b) in shipment to the City on or before the termination date; and (c) all completed Goods and Goods in process on or before the termination date. The City may temporarily suspend this Contract, with or without cause, at no additional cost to City, provided that Seller is given written notice of temporary suspension. If City gives such notice of temporary suspension, Seller shall immediately suspend its activities under this Contract. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Contract, Seller shall not be relieved of liability to City for damages sustained by City by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Seller, and City may withhold any payments due to Seller until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due City from Seller is determined. In the event of termination, Seller shall be compensated as provided for in this Contract.
10. To the greatest extent allowed by law, Consultant/Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, employees and volunteers (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any and all third-party claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising in any manner out of its performance of this Contract or by reason of negligent acts or omissions, recklessness, errors, or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this Contract on the part of Consultant/Contractor except such loss or damage which was caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. Without limiting the foregoing indemnity obligation, Consultant/Contractor further shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the indemnified parties from and against any and all damages, liability, costs, losses, expenses, contributions and penalties, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from Consultant/Contractor’s misclassification of itself or its employees’ status as an independent contractor. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Consultant/Contractor shall not be liable for any claims by any indemnified party under any Workers’ Compensation Act, Employee Disability Act, or other Employee Benefits Act. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination or suspension of this Contract.
11. Warranties. Seller’s limited product warranty applies. Notwithstanding any limitation of warranty or disclaimer of implied warranties set forth in Seller's limited warranty or elsewhere in this Agreement, Seller warrants that the goods shall be fit for the particular purpose for which Buyer intends to use them, as communicated to Seller prior to or at the time of Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 26555
3 contracting. This warranty of fitness for a particular purpose shall survive any purported limitation and shall not be waived except by express written agreement signed by both parties.
12. Remedies. In the event of a material breach of this Contract by either party, the aggrieved party may avail itself of any other right and remedies available at law or in equity.
Nothing herein shall
limit either party’s rights to seek any available remedy including, but not limited to, damages and/or equitable relief, in a court of competent jurisdiction.
13. Compliance with Laws. Both parties shall comply with all applicable governmental laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, programs, plans, and orders in the performance of this Contract.
14. Notice of Material Change in Business. Seller agrees that, if it experiences a material change in its business during the term of this Contract, including, without limitation, a reorganization, restructuring, leveraged buyout, and/or bankruptcy, Seller will immediately notify City of the change in writing.
15. Attorneys’ Fees. If any party to this Contract shall take any action to enforce this Contract or for any relief against any other party, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in such action, suit and/or enforcement of any judgment granted therein, all of which shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action and shall be paid by the losing party whether or not such action is prosecuted to judgment. Any judgment or order entered in such action shall contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in enforcing such judgment. For purposes of this section, attorneys’ fees shall also include, but not be limited to, fees incurred in the following: (a) appeals or post-judgment motions and collection actions; (b) contempt proceedings; (c) garnishment, levy, and debtor and third party examinations; (d) discovery; and (e) bankruptcy li tigation. The provisions of this section shall survive any termination of the Contract as provided for herein.
16. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required to or permitted to be given under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be conclusively deemed to have been duly given (a) when hand delivered to the other party; (b) when received if sent by fax or e-mail at the number or e -mail address set forth below; (c) three (3) business days after the same have been deposited in a United States Post Office with certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the parties as set forth below; or (d) the next business day after same have been deposited with a national overnight delivery service reasonably approved by the parties (Federal Express, Golden State Couriers, and DHL WorldWide Express being deemed approved by the parties), postage prepaid, addressed to the parties as set forth below with next-business-day delivery guaranteed:
TO SELLER: Toter, LLC
841 Meacham Rd.
Statesville, NC 28677
Telephone: 980-987-7602 Ext. 9584
Email: [email protected]
With a copy to:
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4 Richard Sedory, General Counsel
6525 Carnegie Blvd.
Ste. 300
Charlotte, NC 28211
Telephone: 980-987-7602 ext. 27609
Email: [email protected]
TO CITY: City of Lincoln
ATTN: Solid Waste
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Telephone: (916) 434-2450
Fax: (916) 543-8516
E-mail: [email protected]
A party may change or supplement the addresses given above, or designate additional addresses, for purposes of this section by giving the other parties written notice of the new address in the manner set forth above.
17. Entire Agreement. This Contract contains the entire agreement between City and Seller in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby and the subject matter hereof and this Contract supersedes and replaces any and all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications between the parties, whether oral or written, with regard to the subject matter hereof or any course of dealing, course of performance, or usage of the trade.
Parol evidence shall be inadmissible to show agreement by and between City or Seller to any term or condition contrary to or in addition to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract. Both parties acknowledge that each has not relied on any promise, representation or warranty, express or implied, not contained in this Contract.
18. Modification. This Contract shall not be modified in any manner except by a writing signed by both City and Seller.
19. Assignment. Seller shall not delegate or subcontract any duties or assign any rights or claims under this Contract without City’s prior written consent.
20. Severability. If any term or provision of this Contract shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Contract shall not be affected.
21. Waivers. A waiver or breach of a covenant or provision in this Contract shall not be deemed a waiver of any other covenant or provision in this Contract and no waiver shall be valid unless in writing and executed by the waiving party. An extension of time for performance of any obligation or act shall not be deemed an extension of the time for performance of any other obligation or act.
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5 22. Construction. The section headings and captions of this Contract are, and the arrangement of this instrument is, for the sole convenience of the parties to this Contract. The section headings, captions, and arrangement of this instrument do not in any way affect, limit, amplify, or modify the terms and provisions of this Contract. The singular form shall include plural, and vice versa. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to sections are to this Contract.
All exhibits referred to in this Contract are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
23. Drafting. City and Seller acknowledge and agree that this Contract has been negotiated at arms-length, that each party has been represented by independent counsel and/or has had an opportunity to consult with and be represented by independent counsel, that this Contract is deemed to be drafted by both parties, that no one party shall be construed as the drafter of this Contract, and that any rule of construction that ambiguities are to be construed against the drafter shall not apply in the interpretation or construction of this Contract.
24. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts. Each shall be deemed an original and all, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
25. Time of the Essence. Seller and City hereby acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition, obligation, and provision hereof, particularly, and without limitation of factors contributing to the need for timely compliance of this Contract.
26. Successors. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties to this Contract and their respective heirs, successors in interest, and assigns. This Contract may only be assigned upon written approval and agreement of the parties, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Any purported assignment of this Contract without the prior written approval of all parties shall be null and void.
27. Governing Law. The parties acknowledge that this Contract has been negotiated and entered into in the State of California, County of Placer. The parties agree that this Contract shall be governed by, interpreted under, and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action or proceeding relating to or arising out of this Contract shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Placer, or, if no such court can be found in Placer County, a court of competent jurisdiction closest to Placer County.
28. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights. This Contract is entered into for the sole benefit of City and Seller. No other parties are intended to be direct or incidental beneficiaries of this Contract and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this Contract.
29. No Joint Venture, Partnership or Other Relationship Created. The relationship between City and Seller is that solely of a seller and a buyer and no joint venture, partnership or other relationship is created or implied by this Contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract in Lincoln, California, by affixing their signatures below, and this Contract shall be deemed effective as of the date on which each of the parties execute this Contract as indicated by the dates below. In the event that the parties do not execute this Contract on the same date, the effective date of this Contract shall be the latest date on which one of the parties executes this Contract.
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 29558
6 “SELLER”
Toter, LLC
Dated: , 2026 By (Sign):
Print Name:
Title:
Email:
“CITY OF LINCOLN”
Dated: , 2026
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Sean Scully, City Manager
City Attorney (Sign) Date
City Attorney (Print Name) Date
ATTEST:
Hope Ithurburn, City Clerk Date
City Accountability - Department responsible for contract:
Public Works – Solid Waste
Staff responsible for contract:
Jason Duckworth
ATTACHMENTS:
CONTRACT FOR GOODS (signed by
Consultant/Contractor) N/A Current Insurance Certificate (applicable to the contract)
Detailed Scope of Work & Specifications, including hourly rates, etc. Amount: $82,500 & Account/Fund: 73508030-50140: $41,250 // 73108030-50140: $41,250 N/A Current City Business License (required if working in Lincoln) Cooperative Purchase Documentation
4/24/2026
Laura P. Hubbard
Director of Municipal Sales
[email protected], [email protected]
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 30559
1661 Frontera Rd, Del Rio, TX,
78840 PHONE : 800 -424-0422
FAX: 833 -930-1124 WQ-
10378793
Contact
Name Bill
To Name
Bill To
Ema
il
Pho
ne
Mob
ile
Angela Frost
City of Lincoln
CA 600 6th St
Lincoln, CA
95648-1825 USA
angela.frost@lincoln
ca.gov (916) 434 -
2452
(916) 899-0385
Ship To
Name Ship
To
Quick Ship
City of Lincoln CA
2100 Flightline Dr
Lincoln, CA 95648-
9484 USA
Salesperson
Salesperson
Email
Michael Lynn
mlynn@wastequi
p.com
Expiration
Date
Quote
Number
4/14/2026
WQ-10378793
Salesperson Phone (916)
203-9640
Please Reference Quote Number on
all Purchase Orders
Product
Product Description
Descripti
on
Selected Option
Quanti
ty
Sale
s
Pri
Total
Price
Sell To:
Quote Information
EXHIBIT A
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 31560
ce
**Plastics -
79296 -
Sourcewell
Model 79296 - Toter 96
Gallon EVR II
Universal/Nestable Cart -
Sourcewell
Body
Hot
Stamp x
2 Lid Hot
Stamp x
1 No Stop
Bar
---Body Color - (200) Black
---Lid Color - (200) Black
---Body Hot Stamp on Both
Sides (Existing) in White
---Lid Hot Stamp Insert -
Read from Street (Existing) in
White
---Wheels - 10in Snap-on
---No Stopbar
---Customer Serial Number
Hot Stamped on Front of
Cart Body in White
---2/3 Assembled with Lid
(down), Stop Bar and Axle
Factory Installed
---Warranty – 12 Yrs Cart
Body, All other components
10 Yrs
624.00
$56.5
0 $35,256.
00 **Plastics -
79296 -
Sourcewell
Model 79296 - Toter 96
Gallon EVR II
Universal/Nestable Cart -
Sourcewell
Body
Hot
Stamp x
2 Lid Hot
Stamp x
1 No Stop
Bar
---Body Color - (940) Green
---Lid Color - (940) Green
---Body Hot Stamp on Both
Sides (Existing) in White
---Lid Hot Stamp Insert -
Read from Street (Existing) in
White
---Wheels - 10in Snap-on
---No Stopbar
---Toter Serial Number Hot
Stamped on Front of Cart
Body in Custom Color
---2/3 Assembled with Lid
(down), Stop Bar and Axle
Factory Installed
---Warranty – 12 Yrs Cart
Body, All other components
10 Yrs
624.00
$56.5
0 $35,256.
00 Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 32561
1661 Frontera Rd, Del Rio, TX,
78840 PHONE: 800 -424-0422
FAX: 833 -930-1124 WQ-
10378793
Payment
Terms
Shipping
Terms
Net 30 Days if credit has been
established FOB Origin
Subtot
al
$70,512.00
Additional
Terms
Additional
Information
Special
Contract Information
Additional Information
Shipping $6,000.00
Tax $5,112.12
Grand Total $81,624.12
EXHIBIT A
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 33562
Our
Quote
serves as
an offer
to
provide
Products
and/or
services
at the
quantities
and
prices
shown
and is a
good
faith
estimate,
based on
our
understan
ding of
your
needs. By
signing
below,
you
indicate
your
acceptan
ce of our offer which is expressly subject to the Wastequip Terms & Conditions of Sale (“Wastequip’s Terms””) located at: https://www.wastequip.com/terms-conditions-sale, as of the date set forth in Section 1(b) of the WQ T&C, which are made a part of this Quote.
Wastequip’s Terms may be updated from time to time and are available by hard copy upon request. Any changes or deviations to the terms of this Quote, including any different terms in an Order submitted by you, must be agreed upon in writing by both parties.
Pricing is based on your acceptance prior to the expiration of this Quote, including product specifications, quantities, and timing. Any differences to your Order may result in different pricing, freight or other costs. Due to volatility in petrochemical, steel and related Product material markets, actual prices and freight, are subject to change. We reserve the right, by providing notice to you at any time before beginning Product manufacturing, to increase the price of the Product(s) to reflect any increase in the cost to us which is due to any factor beyond our control (such as, without limitation, any increase in the costs of labor, materials, or other costs of manufacture or supply). Unless otherwise stated, materials and container sizes indicated on sales literature, invoices, price lists, quotations and delivery tickets are nominal sizes and repr esentations – actual volume, Products and materials are subject to manufacturing and commercial variation and Wastequip’s practices, and may vary from nominal sizes and materials. All prices are in US dollars; this Quote may not include all applicable taxes, brokerage fees or duties. If customer is not tax exempt, final tax calculations are subject to change. Pursuant to California Section 26275 of the Health and Safety Code, certain trash receptacles and storage containers must be marked with reflectors. Customers must disclose if such receptacles and containers are intended for use in California – if not disclosed, the receptacles and containers are not intended for use in California.
Sourcewell – Pricing and Products/Services offerings are based on the Sourcewell Co - Operative Contract with Toter, LLC (#120324-TOT, eff. 4/4/2025), and such Contract terms and conditions are incorporated herein by reference. Pricing and Products/Services changes may occur at any time with proper documentation, and subject to Sourcewell approval; therefore, offerings may change without written prior notice. Wastequip Product Limited Warranties, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability and Remedies, and Limited Warranty Provisions apply to all purchases thereunder.
Accepted By:
Company Name:
Date:
Purchase Order:
Signatures
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 34563
Please Reference Quote Number on all Purchase Orders
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 35564
EXHIBIT B
PRICE
Cost of Goods: $70,512.00
Shipping: $6,000.00
Tax: $5,112.12
Total:
$81,624.12
Note: The contract is being written for an amount not to exceed $82,500 to cover any unforeseen price increases due to eventualities or inconsistencies in the cost of materials, labor, processing, manufacturing, taxes and tariffs, shipping, or any other costs necessary to manufacture and ship the product.
Docusign Envelope ID: B5B8B156-8493-8478-8293-19CFD933CBB1 36565