Report Prepared by: Scott McBride, Director of Development Services
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Agreeing to the Increase in Costs for the Multijurisdictional Housing Element
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizes the increase in cost by $22,000 for more robust community engagement services from the consultant for the Multijurisdictional Housing Element (MJHE).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, agreeing to the Increase in Cost for the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute any related documents necessary for the increase in cost of the MJHE.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by Staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Sections 200, 405, and 1105.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Adopted Goals and Priorities, Housing & Homelessness.
DISCUSSION
California Housing Element law requires every jurisdiction to prepare and adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan. State Housing Element requirements are framed in Government Code, Sections 65580 through 65589, Chapter 1143, Article 10.6. The law requires the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to administer the law by reviewing housing elements for compliance with state law and by reporting its written findings to the local jurisdiction. State housing element law mandates that housing elements be updated every eight years. Additionally, a certified housing element is a key requirement to qualify for numerous state grants and funding.
The City of Merced last adopted and submitted a housing element in May 2016...
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