RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-031
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 HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR UP TO $13.95 MILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CARITAS HOMES PHASE II WITH CO-APPLICANTS BURBANK HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA AND CARITAS HOMES PHASE II, LLC; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE 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 +” or “Program”). California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has issued the NOFA for Homekey+ grant funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50675.1.3 (Assem. Bill No. 140 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), § 20.); Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.5 (Assem. Bill No. 531 (2023-2024 Reg. Sess.); Section 14184.402 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; Sections 5891.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; and Round 5 and 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (“HHAP”) grant program. (Assem. Bill No. 129 (Chapter 40, Statutes 2023) and Assem. Bill No. 166 (Chapter 48, Statutes 2024), respectively; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa (“Applicant”) desires to jointly apply for Homekey+ grant funds with Burbank Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC, (collectively “Co-Applicants”). Therefore, Applicant is joining Burbank Housing Development Corporation, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa and Caritas Homes Phase II, LLC in the submittal of an application for Homekey+ funds (“Application”) to HCD for review and consideration; and WHEREAS, HCD 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 HCD-approved STD 213, Standard Agreement (“Standard Agreement”), and all other legal requirements of the Homekey+ Program; and WHEREAS, Co-Applicants are the owners and developers of Caritas Homes Phase II located at 360 7th Street in Santa Rosa and are 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 Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit a joint Application to HCD in response to the NOFA, and to jointly apply for Homekey+ grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $13.95 million.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the Application is approved, 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+ funds from HCD and to participate in the Homekey+ Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Homekey+ Documents”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 Application and the Homekey+ Documents on behalf of Applicant for participation in the Homekey Plus Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 4th day of March 2025.
AYES: (7) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Okrepkie, Rogers
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN/RECUSE: (0)
The undersigned, Dina Manis, City Clerk of Applicant does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2025-031
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