RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO FACILITATE PURCHASE OF 817 BAUTISTA DRIVE BY BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES (BACS) WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, City Council approved a Resolution to allow the submission and acceptance of a grant to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) for the Family Homelessness Challenge Grant in partnership with Bay Area Community Services (BACS); and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2022, the City of Salinas was awarded $2.6 million to implement the Salinas Project Reclamation for Families by purchasing single-family homes and adding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and supportive services to create affordable, permanent housing options for families experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, this model was derived from BACS’ experience with similar scattered site models but tailored to the many hard-to-place families staying at the SHARE Center, which has a list of over 300 families waiting for shelter beds; and WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of the grant, BACS will own and operate theses homes and the City will fund and monitor the program; and WHEREAS, to jumpstart implementation, City staff have been actively searching for vacant homes that have enough property to allow for the development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and identified 817 Bautista Drive as a potential candidate; and WHEREAS, staff contacted the agent representing the owner of 817 Bautista Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Number 002-554-005-000;), which has been on the market since November 3, 2022, with a sale price of six hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars ($675,000) and is being sold “as-is”; and WHEREAS, the City has conducted initial due diligence work including reviewing the Preliminary Title Report and coordinating an appraisal report and a full property condition assessment report that will be provided to BACS; and WHEREAS, staff will be closely coordinating with BACS on the acquisition of 817 Bautista Drive, which includes releasing grant funds into an escrow account and ensuring an affordability covenant for 30 years is placed on title; and WHEREAS, the proposed action supports the City of Salinas Strategic Plan 2023-2025 goal of Housing/Affordable Housing by increasing local affordable housing stock and providing a stable, long-term housing opportunity for an unhoused family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee, upon approval of the City Atttorney, to prepare and execute all required agreements and related documents to facilitate the acquisition of 817 Bautista Drive by Bay Area Community Services (BACS) including transfer of grant funds and execution of an affordability covenant on title.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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