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Housing and Homelessness CommitteeAugust 22, 2022HOUSING AUTHORITY’S PROJECTS UPDATEOFFICE OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS RiversideCA.gov2
PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE689 affordable housing unitsPSH: 199 units 1 2
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WARD 1 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEMulberry Village 2825 Mulberry StreetHabitat for Humanity10 Project to be completed in September 2022. On July 15, 2022, Habitat for Humanity submitted a funding request in the amount of $1,271,149 to cover increased material and labor costs that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WARD 1 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEThe Aspire 3861 - 3893 Third Street Innovative Housing Opportunities32 August 2, 2022, City Council adopted a TEFRA Resolution approving the issuance by the California Public Finance Authority exempt facility bonds not-to-exceed $16 million. IHO was awarded $7.6 million in Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) funds and California Tax Credit Allocation Committee funding. Opened escrow to transfer the property. The developer selected Portrait Construction as the general contractor. The project is expected to begin construction in December 2022.3 4 8/10/2022
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WARD 1 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEMission Heritage3993 Mission Inn Blvd.Wakeland Housing Dev. Corporation72 There were approximately 450 people on the waiting list - 16 units will be filled from the waiting list; 55 units have vouchers and will be filled through the County lease-up process. The project is 90% complete and is expected to be completed in September 2022. The Place 2800 Hulen PlaceRiverside University Health System -Behavioral Health 30The County and City have executed a new $1 per year lease. The City General Services released a Request for Proposals for Architect Services. Purchasing is completing the scoring process.
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WARD 1 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEHelping Hearts Hulen2801 Hulen PlaceHelping Hearts Hulen28Helping Hearts requested $185,094.15 to cover their project funding gap. Staff is recommending the City’s second round of ARPA funding to fill the funding gap. This recommendation will be presented to City Council for their consideration in Fall 2022.Bridge Housing2881 Hulen PlaceMercy House 23The project completion has been delayed due to Fire requiring a separate dedicated water line for the building's fire sprinklers. Final plumbing work is being completed. Staff estimates that the building can begin operations during the week of August 22, 2022. 5 6
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WARD 1 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATECedar Rental Housing4292 Cedar StreetRHDC 3Staff is working with CAO to finalize the Regulatory Agreement and Notice of Completion (NOC), which are attachments to the CDBG and HOME Agreements.UCR Medical Clinic2880 Hulen PlaceAccess Center/Medical Clinic23A First Amendment to the Lease has been executed to extend the lease term. After UCR submits a completed rehabilitation scope and budget, staff will submit a CAO request form to prepare a Second Amendment to the Lease that will be presented to City Council for their consideration.
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WARD 1 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATECalFire Site2524 Mulberry StreetEden Housing 209Housing staff received developer's HOME funding application request for $5,000,000. The City provided a soft commitment for $3 million of HOME-ARP funding. Developer applied for Project Based Vouchers on April 28th and applied for the Multifamily Finance Super NOFA (including the Infill Infrastructure Grant and Multifamily Housing Program), in June of 2022. Developer submitted a TCAC applicant that was not funded.7 8 8/10/2022
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WARD 2 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEEntrada 1705, 1719, 1725, 1733, 1747, 1753 and 1761 Seventh StreetWakeland Housing & Development Corporation65 Project awarded 9% housing tax credit in September 2021. Financing closed on April 11, 2022 and construction is underway. A Right of Entry agreement was executed to access the Housing Authority's property located behind the project. Crest PSH Project 3431 Mt. Vernon AvenueCrest Community Church10 10-unit manufactured housing project. Located in a high fire zone. The church has procured a firm to prepare a fire mitigation plans that can develop alternatives for compliance.
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WARD 2 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATE14th Street Rental2550 14thStreetPath of Life 2 Path of Life Ministries has confirmed with Harvest Church their interest in participating in the development of the project. A new MOU agreement is being prepared and will be executed in a few weeks. Path of Life plans to replicate The Grove or Mulberry project design. Oasis Senior Villas2340 14th StreetA Community of Friends95 Financing closed on October 20, 2021. Groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 10, 2022. Construction is expected to be completed by Summer of 2023. Project is on schedule. 9 10
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WARD 2 PROJECTSPROJECT PARTNERS STATUS UPDATETCC Grantaward: $9,080,894, AHSC, $22,121,206 for Entrada1. GRID Alternatives IE 2. TreePeople (Eastside Greening)3. Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) (Water Energy Community Action Network)4. Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) (Community Engagement Plan)5. Community Settlement Association (CSA) (Displacement Avoidance Plan)6. County of Riverside EDA (Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities Plan)7. UC Riverside CE-CERT (Indicator Tracking Plan)248 trees planted with a 100% survival rate; 187 tree planting locations have been identified; TreePeople are holding monthly tree care events until planting season starts again; Xeriscape contract has been signed and six (6) applications have been received; Four (4) applications received for solar installation and two (2) applications have been approved; Solar internship program has one (1) intern; Next construction workforce cohort will start at the end of August 2022; First Amendment for the Next Gen Farmer Training program to start has been fully executed; Town Hall event held on June 29, 2022; RiversideCA.gov12
WARD 2 PROJECTSPROJECT PARTNERS STATUS UPDATETCC Grantaward: $9,080,894, AHSC, $22,121,206 for Entrada1. GRID Alternatives IE 2. TreePeople (Eastside Greening)3. Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) (Water Energy Community Action Network)4. Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) (Community Engagement Plan)5. Community Settlement Association (CSA) (Displacement Avoidance Plan)6. County of Riverside EDA (Workforce Development and Economic Opportunities Plan)7. UC Riverside CE-CERT (Indicator Tracking Plan)Next Town Hall event will be held in September 2022; First Business Owners Startup Series (BOSS) will take place in August or September 2022; Evaluation team continues to work directly with the partners to conduct focus groups.; Sixth invoice and progress report has been submitted and approved; Seventh invoice and progress report is in progress; Annual Report is due on September 30, 2022; and ArcGIS map has been created and approved for use by both the public and partners to help determine program eligibility based on being located within the project area. 11 12
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WARD 2 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEUniversity Duplex 2348 University AvenueProperty Manager: RHDC2 Substantial rehabilitation of a duplex. CDBG funding for the rehabilitation of this duplex has been approved by City Council. The CAO is drafting an Agreement between the Community & Economic Development and Office of Homeless Solutions. RHDC and case management staff is working on tenant relocation. Project to be completed in fall 2023.
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WARD 5 PROJECTPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATESt. Michaels4070 Jackson StreetCommunity Development Partners / Mercy House50 The project is under construction and is expected to be completed by mid-October 2022. CAO is working on an amendment to the Regulatory Agreement for clean up items. 13 14 8/10/2022
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WARD 6 PROJECTPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATECollett Crossings4350 La Sierra AvenueNational Community Renaissance34 Single Family (7 affordable housing units)Received 900 applications for the 7 affordable housing units. A lottery was conducted to select the 7 homebuyers and 8 applicants will remain on standby in the event one of the selected applications do not proceed. All 27 market rate homes are constructed and 13 of those homes have closed escrow. Three of the seven affordable homes have closed escrow.
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WARD 7 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS TOTAL UNITSSTATUS UPDATEAnacapa Rental Housing11502 Anacapa PlaceNorthtown Housing, Inc.2 The developer has requested an additional $156,062 in HOME funds to cover increased material costs. Staff has submitted a CAO request to prepare a First Amendment to the HOME Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, and Deed of Trust to reflect the increase of HOME funds from $354,726 to $510,788 that will be presented to City Council for their consideration. 15 16
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WARD 7 PROJECTSPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS TOTAL UNITSSTATUS UPDATESunrise at Bogart111049 Bogart AvenueNeighborhood Partnership Housing Services22 NPHS identified a new funding gap due to increased material costs. NPHS will not be able to fill the funding gap and complete the project within 12 months as required by the HomeKeyprogram. As a result, the City will not be able to accept the Round 2 Homekey grant. The City and NPHS will submit an application for the made available in January 2023.
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WARD 7 PROJECTPROJECT ADDRESS PARTNERS UNITS STATUS UPDATEVista de la Sierra 11253 Pierce Street La Sierra University Church / National Community Renaissance80 Groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 15, 2022. Grading is underway and the project is expected to be completed in October 2023. 17 18 8/10/2022
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENTEnvision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan PrioritiesCross-Cutting ThreadsPriority #2 - Community Well-BeingCommunity TrustEquityFiscal ResponsibilityInnovationSustainability & Resiliency RiversideCA.gov20
RECOMMENDATIONThat the Housing and Homelessness Committeereceive and file the update on the HousingAuthority’s housing projects.19 20