HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2017-21 - Housing Related Parks 2016 Pgrm RESOLUTION NO. 2017-21
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE HOUSING RELATED PARKS 2016
PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Gonzales, Senior Management Analyst
DATE: March 9, 2017
CONTENTS: CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2017-21
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, that the City Council,
1) Waive further reading and adopt City Resolution No 2017-21 a resolution of the
City Council of Palm Desert authorizing the submittal of an application to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Housing
Related Parks 2016 Program, and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents that may be necessary to
facilitate the application or award.
Strategic Plan Objective
A top priority of the City's Envision Palm Desert Strategic Plan is to secure funding to sustain
and enhance the community's parks and recreation areas and activities. This request meets that
objective by securing funding to rehabilitate and preserve an existing park, Joe Mann Park. If
grant funding is awarded, the City will continue to further its goals by having the opportunity to
install new 'inclusive' playground equipment that will expand the usability of an existing park for
all ages.
Executive Summary
Approval of this request will authorize staff to submit an application for the Housing Related
Parks (HRP) Program for the 2016 designated program year provided by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development. If the application is successful, the City
will utilize the grant funds to rehabilitate and preserve an existing park, Joe Mann Park that will
benefit the community and enhance the community's quality of life.
Background
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced in
December 2016 the issuance of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of the Housing
Related Parks (HRP) Program. The HRP Program funds available for program year 2016 total
approximately $35 million. The HRP Program is funded through the Housing and Emergency
Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006. The HRP Program rewards local governments that approve
Staff Report
Authorization Request for 2016 HRP Program
March 9, 2017
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housing for lower-income households and are in compliance with State housing element law
with grant funds to create or rehabilitate parks and/or recreational facilities.
The HRP Program does not use a competitive process to award funds; all cities and counties
that apply and meet eligibility requirements will be funded. The HRP Program awards grant
funds on a per-bedroom basis for each newly constructed residential unit affordable to very low
and low-income households ($750 and $500 per bedroom respectively). The grant calculation
for the 2016 HRP Program year will be based on building permit activity beginning January 1,
2010 through December 31, 2016.
The City has submitted an application for available funding under the HRP 2016 Program and
has identified Carlos Ortega Villas as an eligible project. A successful application will provide
the City with a grant that staff estimates to be between $150,000 and $170,000. The allocated
amount to the City of Palm Desert will be determined upon award of funds. HRP Program also
requires funds be used within two (2) years from award.
HRP 2016 Program funds can be used to create or rehabilitate parks and/or recreational
facilities that demonstrate a benefit to the community, particularly infill projects. In the event the
City's application submittal is successful, the City will utilize the allocated grant funds to
rehabilitate and preserve an existing park, Joe Mann Park, in the most appropriate manner to
ensure that the benefit of the award is maximized.
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing the submittal of the
application to HCD in order to request grant funding under the 2016 HRP Program.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact with the approval of the request.
Submitted by: Department Head:
J si a onzal nior Management Analyst Jan oore, Director of Finance
Approval.
Lauri Aylaian, Executive Director
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RESOLUTION NO.2017-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT WHEREIN THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY
AUTHORIZES THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING
RELATED PARKS GRANT 2016 PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION
FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO;
AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT
2016 PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State of California, Department of Housing and
Community Development (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") has
issued a Notice of Funding Availability dated November 16, 2016 (the "NOFA"),
under its Housing-Related Parks (the "HRP") Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert, a municipal corporation, ("Applicant")
desires to apply for a HRP grant and submit the 2016 Designated Program Year
Application Package released November 2016 by the Department for the HRP
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to approve funding allocations
for the HRP Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFA, Program
Guidelines, Application Package, and Standard Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to the
Department the HRP Program Application Package released November
2016 for the 2016 Designated Program Year in an amount not to exceed
$300,000.00. If the application is approved, the Applicant is hereby
authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a State of
California Standard Agreement (the "Standard Agreement") in the amount
not to exceed $300,000.00, and any and all other documents required or
deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the HRP Program Grant from
the Department, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "HRP Grant
Documents").
2. Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the
Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for allowable capital asset
project expenditures to be identified in Exhibit A of the Standard
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Agreement. The application in full is incorporated as part of the Standard
Agreement. Any and all activities funded, information provided, and
timelines represented in the application are enforceable through the
Standard Agreement. Applicant hereby agrees to use the funds for
eligible capital asset(s) in the manner presented in the application as
approved by the Department and in accordance with the NOFA and
Program Guidelines and Application Package.
3. That the City Manager is authorized to execute in the name of Applicant
the HRP Program Application Package and the HRP Grant Documents as
required by the Department for participation in the HRP Program.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March 2017 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Jan C. Harnik, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk
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