RESOLUTION NO. RES-2024-042
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION REQUESTING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11.36 MILLION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S HOMEKEY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY TO BE A CO-APPLICANT ON CARITAS CENTER WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS CENTER QALICB; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION, STANDARD AGREEMENT AND THE HOMEKEY DOCUMENTS [THIS REPLACES RESOLUTION RES-2021-199] 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 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS CENTER QALICB (“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 “Caritas Center” located at 301 6th Street in Santa Rosa and is currently developing the site as a homeless facility that will provide 40 private rooms for families and children, preschool and childcare, 38 medical recuperation beds, a community health clinic, and other related services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Co-Applicant is hereby authorized 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 $11.36 million.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Co-Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver Standard Agreements in a total amount not to exceed $11.36 million, and 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 Mayor or designee is hereby authorized to execute the Homekey Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Program.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 9th day of April, 2024.
AYES: (7) Mayor N. Rogers, Vice Mayor Stapp, Council Members Alvarez, Fleming, MacDonald, Okrepkie, C. Rogers
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN/RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2024-042
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