Title: PlaceWorks Budget Augment -
2024
Presented by: Gabriel Elliott, Director of
Community Development and Housing
Background
v April 7, 2020, the city released a Request For Proposal (RFP) for preparation of the General Plan and Development Code update, v A budget of $3,625,000 to cover the cost of the General Plan update, the Downtown Specific Plan, an update of the Development Code, the preparation of the Housing Element, and the environmental analysis for the projects.
v This budget was derived from a combination of sources ranging from funds received from the State of California for $3,000,000.00, and SB Grants ($625,000.00), and LEAP Grants ($500,000.00).
Discussion
Ø Budget augment was a result of costs for labor and work products completed to date and anticipated
Ø Costs incurred include final publication of the HCD certified 2021-2029 Housing Element
Ø Preparation of the 2050 Environmental Justice Component Ø Project administration and coordination
Project Funding
Ø $3,000,000.00 from State of California
Ø $625,000.00 from SB -2
Ø $500,000.00 from LEAP Grant
Ø $297,323.00 for additional outreach was denied by the City Council Budget Augment
Ø $199,298.75 – Housing Element (already accrued)
Ø $20,028.00 HE 2022 and 2023 (already accrued)
Ø $157,077.25 – Environmental Justice Element (required due to litigation) Ø $98,280.03 – Project Administration and Management
Project Status and Completion
ü General Plan – 4th Quarter of 2024
ü HE adopted by the City Council on February 21, 2024
ü Downtown Specific Plan – 90% complete
ü EIR preparation on hold pending draft land use plan
ü Local Hazard Mitigation Plan – draft completed in 2023 ü Truck Route Study – Prepared but not adopted
Mayor, City Council & CM Goals & Objectives
ü Goal # 4 - Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable City
Fiscal Impact
ü $643,825.09 – From the General Fund
Recommendation
v It is recommended that the Mayor and City
Council of the City of San Bernardino,
California, approve a budget augment for
PlaceWorks in the amount not to exceed
$634,820.09
Questions