Report Prepared by: Mark Hamilton, Housing Program Supervisor, Development Services Department
Title
SUBJECT: Authorization to Apply for and Receive, State Senate Bill 2 Planning Grant Funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) Planning Grants Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes Housing Division Staff to apply for grant funding under State Bill 2 (SB 2) Planning Grants Program in association with a Notice of Funding Availability issued by the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and authorizes the receipt of grant funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2019-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for, and receipt of, SB 2 planning grant program funds; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the standard agreement and other necessary documents associated with the grant application and award process.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, with modifications; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Municipal Code Section 200; California Health and Safety Code - HSC, Sections 50470-50475 (Building Homes and Jobs Act)
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This grant program aligns with the City Council's FY 2019/20 priority to develop housing inventory under Future Planning and Homelessness.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced Housing Division is requesting City Council permission to apply for Planning Grants Program funds under California State Bill 2, adopted as a part of the larger 2017 Housing Package signed by Governor Brown that year. The California...
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