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RESOLUTION NO. 11412 (2023 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING JOINT APPLICATION TO, AND
PARTICIPATION IN, THE HOMEKEY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“Department”) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated March 29 , 2023
(“NOFA”), 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 San Luis Obispo (“The City”) desires to jointly apply for
Homekey grant funds with People’s Self Help Housing (“Corporation”). Therefore, The
City 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo to authorize the joint application to, and participation in, the Homekey program as
follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as the
findings of the City in adopting the policies herein.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. As provided by Health and Safety Code
section 50675.1. the guidelines allow for exemption of certain Round 3 Homekey Projects
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Evaluation of potential
environmental impacts in accordance with CEQA will occur if during the application
submittal or funding award it is determined that the project is not exempt per HSC section
50675.1.4.
SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council, after consideration of the Homekey
Program and staff recommendations, makes the following findings:
1. The City 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 for an anticipated project cost of $9,000,000. Per the Homekey
grant provisions, it is recommended to identify an authorized dollar amount
that is at least double the anticipated award. As such, the total authorized
amount shall not exceed $18,000,000.
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2. If the Application is approved, the City is hereby authorized and directed to
enter into, execute, and deliver a Standard Agreement in a total amount not
to exceed $18,000,000, 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”).
3. The City 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.
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4. The City Manager of the City of San Luis Obispo, or their designee, is
authorized to execute the Application and the Homekey Documents on
behalf of the City for participation in the Homekey Program.
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Council Member
Shoresman, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of April 2023.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick,
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington,
City Clerk
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