RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-023
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR $5 MILLION UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE APPROVED GRANT AWARD WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (hereinafter referred to as HCD) has issued a Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability (“HOSN”) dated December 12, 2024, amended on January 14, 2024 and January 17, 2025, under the CalHome (“CalHome”) Program established by Chapter 6, commencing with §50650) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the California Health & Safety Code (statute). Pursuant to the statute, HCD is authorized to approve funding allocations utilizing monies made available by the State Legislature to the CalHome Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the statute and the CalHome Program Guidelines adopted as amended by HCD; and WHEREAS, the City staff wishes to submit an application to obtain from HCD an allocation of CalHome funds in the amount of $5,000,000; and WHEREAS, if awarded CalHome Program funds, $2,000,000 shall provide downpayment assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers and $3,000,000 shall provide housing rehabilitation assistance for eligible households, in accordance with the CalHome Program Guidelines, the Standard Agreement, any amendments thereto, and all other documents required by HCD; and WHEREAS, City staff is recommending that the Council approve the submittal of a CalHome application in the amount of $5,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council approves the submittal of a grant application to HCD’s CalHome Program for a grant in the amount of $5,000,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the City of Santa Rosa is awarded grant funds from the CalHome Program from HCD pursuant to the above referenced Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds in a manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and laws, including without limitation all rules and laws regarding the CalHome Program, as well as any and all contracts that may be required by HCD.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on behalf of the Council, the City of Santa Rosa is hereby authorized and directed to receive a CalHome grant, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, in accordance with all applicable rules and laws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Housing and Community Services Department of the City of Santa Rosa, or their designee, is authorized to execute the CalHome application, the Standard Agreement and all other documents required by HCD for participation in the CalHome Program, and any amendments thereto, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations by the amount of the approved grant award.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 25th day of February, 2025.
AYES: (5) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, Rogers
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Council Members MacDonald, Okrepkie
ABSTAIN/RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Deputy City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2025-023
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