RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-041
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF SONOMA COUNTY, INCORPORATED REQUESTING UP TO $13.29 MILLION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOMEKEY GRANT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COMMONS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION AND HOMEKEY DOCUMENTS [THIS REPLACES RESOLUTION RES-2021-200] WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) dated September 9, 2021, for the Homekey Program (“Homekey” or “Program”). The Department has issued the NOFA for Homekey grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.3 (Assembly Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), § 20.); and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa (“Co-Applicant”) desires to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds with THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF SONOMA COUNTY, INCORPORATED (“Corporation”). Therefore, Co-Applicant is joining Corporation in the submittal of an application for Homekey funds (“Application”) to the Department for review and consideration; and WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to administer Homekey pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code). Homekey funding allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, the Application, the Department-approved STD 213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey Program; and WHEREAS, Corporation is the owner of the “St. Vincent de Paul Commons” formerly known as the Gold Coin Motel located at 2400 Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa and has pursued the permits necessary to convert the former motel located at 2400 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, into a 51-unit facility with 50 units for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Co-Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit a joint Application to the Department in response to the NOFA, and to jointly apply for Homekey grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $13.29 million.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that if the Application is approved, Co-Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not to exceed $13.29 million, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Homekey Documents”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Co-Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute the Application and the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 1st day of March, 2022.
AYES: (7) Mayor C. Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Fleming, MacDonald, N. Rogers, Sawyer, Schwedhelm
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2022-041
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