HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10710 - Approving an Affordable Housing Fund award for Habitat for Humanity of SLO County RESOLUTION NO. 10710 (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FUND AWARD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo met in the Council
Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on May 3, 2016 for the
purpose of considering a request for Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) assistance; and
WHEREAS, the project proposed by Habitat for Humanity of San Luis Obispo County
(HFH) meets the eligibility criteria established by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project recommended for funding at this time is exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff presented at
said meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council does hereby adopt the foregoing recitals and
make the following findings in support of the proposed Affordable Housing Fund awards:
1. Eligibility: The project will increase or improve the City’s affordable housing
inventory and promote General Plan policies regarding housing, as follows:
The project will rehabilitate and preserve a single family residence occupied by
one, low-income senior. By providing the grant to HFH for rehabilitation, the
required deed restriction will add one new dwelling to the City’s affordable
housing inventory. The proposed award is consistent with General Plan Housing
Element Policies 3.1, 3.7, and Programs 1.4, 3.9.
2. Need: There exists a substantial or overarching need for the type of unit to be
assisted, as follows:
The Housing Element includes policies and programs to encourage the
maintenance and rehabilitation of affordable housing in the City. The project will
help the City meet its quantified objectives for rehabilitation projects for low-
income households. The rehabilitation of this unit allows a low-income senior the
opportunity to remain a homeowner as opposed to finding a unit in the limited
affordable senior rental housing options.
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3. Suitability: The project to be assisted is appropriate for its location both in terms of
land use and design, as follows:
The project will rehabilitate an existing, single family residence in the R-1 zone.
The proposal does not involve any changes to the site or its surroundings and will
involve minimal changes to the exterior of the home. In addition, the request
assists the City meet Housing Element rehabilitation goals.
4. Timing: The project would better serve the City’s needs if it were built immediately
as opposed to later, as follows:
The timing of the award is critical because the homeowner has entered into a
contract with HFH that schedules work to be completed by June 31, 2016.
Housing rehabilitation projects keep the City’s affordable housing stock in sound,
safe condition and avoid the risk of losing affordable housing to disrepair. If the
project is delayed, required repairs could become more extensive.
5. Financial Effectiveness: But for the requested funding, the project would not be
feasible; or the project leverages significant additional funding from other sources, as
follows:
Financing for rehabilitation projects is extremely limited and the project will not
be financially feasible in the near term without AHF support. The funds will
leverage an additional $10,000 from HFH and 30 hours of contribution of
ownership interest through in-kind hard work, “sweat equity”.
6. Readiness: The project has all necessary City approvals and is ready to proceed, as
follows:
The rehabilitation project does not require discretionary approvals and is ready to
proceed pending necessary building permits. HFH has already met with City
building officials regarding needed permits and code compliance.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the
above action will not have a significant impact on the environment, as defined by §15061(b)(3)
of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt from environmental review.
SECTION 3. Affordable Housing Fund Award to Habitat for Humanity of San Luis
Obispo County. The City Council does hereby approve an Affordable Housing Fund grant not to
exceed $35,000, subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. The applicant shall obtain at least three bids for the work to be accomplished.
2. Distribution of the approved award shall be made only after an invoice is submitted
from the approved contractor with the lowest reasonable bid for the work, up to the
total cost of the project, or $35,000, whichever is less.
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