RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S (HCD) HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR UP TO $13.95 MILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CARITAS HOMES PHASE II WITH BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) dated November 26, 2024, for the Homekey+ Program (“Homekey Plus” or “Program”). The Department has issued the NOFA for Homekey grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.5 and Welfare and Institutions Code section 5960.31 (Assembly Bill No. 531 (2023-2024 Reg. Sess.)); and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa (“Co-Applicant”) desires to jointly apply for Homekey Plus grant funds with Burbank Housing Development Corporation and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC, (collectively “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, Homekey Plus is largely derived from Proposition 1 bond funds established by the BHIBA (AB 531, Chapter 789, Statutes of 2023). Homekey Plus 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 Plus Program; and WHEREAS, Corporation is the owner of Caritas Homes Phase II located at 360 7th Street in Santa Rosa and is pursuing development of the site as a permanent supportive housing development dedicated for people experiencing homelessness that will provide 30 studio apartments affordable to households at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
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 Plus grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $13.95 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 $13.95 million, any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Homekey Plus funds from the Department and to participate in the Homekey Plus Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Homekey Plus Documents”).
BE IT FUTHER 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 Plus Documents on behalf of Co-Applicant for participation in the Homekey Plus Program.
RESOLVED FURTHER that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 28th day of January 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN/RECUSE:
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
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