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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 12, 1997
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I,Diana Leal, Senior Office Assistant of the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency,do hereby declare
that the foregoing agenda for the Housing Advisory Committee meeting of Wednesday,November
12, 1997 was posted on the bulletin board by the outside entry to the Council Chambers,73-510 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert, on November 5, 1997.
Dated: November 5, 1997
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• PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 5, 1997
TO: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBE
FROM: DIANA LEAL, SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing Advisory Committee will be held on
Wednesday,November 12, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. in the North Wing Conference Room. Enclosed is
the agenda packet for your review.
Please call me at 776-6349 and let me know whether or not you will be able to attend the meeting
because we need a quorum in order to conduct business.
• Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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POSTED AGENDA
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 1997, 3:30 P.M.
NORTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Any person wishing to discuss any item not otherwise on the Agenda may
address the Committee at this point by giving his/her name and address
for the record. Remarks shall be limited to maximum of five minutes
unless additional time is authorized by the Committee.
B. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on
nonhearing Agenda items. It should be noted that at Committee discretion,
these comments may be deferred until such time on the Agenda as the item
is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes unless
additional time is authorized by the Committee.
III. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 8, 1997 MEETING MINUTES
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. Building Horizons' Proposal
B. Mobile Home Park Issues
1. Portola Palms Mobile Home Park - Update
2. Silver Spur Mobile Home Park - Proposed Ordinance
C. Home Improvement Program
D. Housing Authority Negotiations
E. Santa Rosa Apartments Rehabilitation - Update
V. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
VI. REPORTS
A. Desert Rose Update
B. Housing Projects Update
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 1997
TO: CITY MANAGER, HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TERESA LA ROCCA, HOUSING PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: EXPANDED HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by minute motion, approve the expanded version of the City's Home
Improvement Program and approve focus area No. 1 (Palma Village) for implementation of the
program.
BACKGROUND
On June 12, 1997, the Home Improvement Program concept was approved and staff was
authorized to proceed. On September 29, 1997 additional part-time staff was hired to assist
with refining and implementation of the program. Staff has developed an expanded version of
the HIP that incorporates several components to better address a variety of home improvement
needs based physical review of the various neighborhoods. In addition, after discussion and
meeting with Code Enforcement staff, two focus areas have been identified as follows:
1. Palma Village area (Generally between Fred Waring to the north, Alessandro and San
Gorgonio to the south, Monterey Avenue to the west and Deep Canyon to the east)
2. Cook Industrial Area (Generally between Merle Drive to the north, Gray/Sheryl
Avenues to the south, Rebecca to the west and Cook to the east)
City Council Meeting of November 13, 1997
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It is staff's opinion that the greatest visual impact and best chances of success for the program
would be generated from focusing on the Palma Village area first due to its proximity to El
Paseo and the commercial downtown district.
REVIEWED AND CONCUR
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HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COMPONENTS WITHIN A FOCUS AREA
VERY LOW INCOME LOW INCOME
REHABILITATION MATCHING FUND
GRANT COMPONENT
COMPONENTS OUTSIDE A FOCUS AREA
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VERY LOW INCOME LOW INCOME
DEFERRED LOAN EMERGENCY LOW INTEREST
GRANT LOAN
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COMPONENTS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF A FOCUS AREA
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"MAKE A DIFFERENCE"HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HIP)
The intent of this document is to describe additional components and expand the design and
development of the Home Improvement Program (HIP)as previously approved by the City Council
on June 12. 1997.
I. PURPOSE - WHY DO WE HAVE THIS PROGRAM?
A. To specifically identify and address the housing needs of our community pursuant
to the California Redevelopment Law(Health and Safety Code Section 33000, et seq.) and policy
5.2 of the Redevelopment City's Housing Compliance Program for very low and low income
families within our community.
B. To improve and stabilize the quality of life for neighborhoods and residents.
C. To instill a sense of community among the residents.
II. ELEMENTS -WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?
A. The MAKE A DIFFERENCE program is a home improvement program designed for
Palm Desert residents based on the needs of individual homes and neighborhoods.
110 B. The MAKE A DIFFERENCE program consists of the following elements:
1. EMERGENCY GRANT COMPONENT(EGC)
($25,000 Program Budget)
a. Covers emergency occurrences up to $3,000.00.
b. For very low and low income households whose income does not
exceed 30-80% of the County of Riverside Median income as
established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). (See Chart)
c. The household must also meet all HIP requirements.
d. Residence must be located outside the focus area.
e. Available once per household in a five year period.
2. REHABILITATION GRANT COMPONENT (RCG)
($61,500 Program Budget)
a. Up to $7,500.00 per eligible household for approved rehabilitation
repairs.
b. For very low and low income households whose income does not
exceed 30-80% of the County of Riverside Median income as
established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). (See Chart)
c. Household must be in a designated focus area (See Maps).
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d. All health and safety and code violations (if any) must be addressed
first.
e. Funds are in the form of a grant, but should the home be sold within
5 years following grant, a proportionate share of grant balance shall
be reimbursed City based on a sliding scale.
f. Authorized work would include exterior improvements that enhance
the appearance of the dwelling and property from the public street to
include but not be limited to: painting; installation of concrete
driveways; front yard landscaping improvements; roof repairs;
electrical wiring repairs to correct safety problems; heating and/or air
conditioning or evaporative cooler installation,repair or replacement;
interior repairs needed to provide safe and sanitary living conditions;
structural repairs;site improvements and correction of code violations;
installation and/or repair of ornamental iron, block and wood fencing
(no chain link fencing shall be installed as a result of this program).
The City shall establish the work and expenditure priority.
g. Available once per household in a five year period.
3. MATCHING FUND COMPONENT (1VMFC)
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a. Matches expenditures of an eligible household up to $2,500.
b. For lower income households whose income does not exceed 30-50%
of the County of Riverside Median income as established by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City
will match funds as follows (For example, the homeowner has a
City approved project done that costs $3,000.00. The homeowner
pays $1,500.00 and the City will pay $1,500.00).
c. Available for residents in designated focus areas providing that income
eligibility requirements are met.
d. Available once per household in a five year period.
e. All health and safety and code violations (if any) must be addressed
first.
4. REHABILITATION LOAN COMPONENT (RLC)
($30,750.00 Program Budget)
a. Maximum loan amount of$7,500.00.
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• b. For very low-low income households whose income does not exceed
30-80%of the County of Riverside Median income as established by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (See
Chart)
c. 3% simple interest rate.
d. Available for residents in designated focus areas.
e. Most recipients,but not all,are required to make monthly payments.
f. There are two types of loans:
1. Deferred loan($30,750.00 Program Budget)
a. For very low income households whose income does
not exceed 30-50%of the County Median income.
b. 15 year term
c. No monthly payments(Deferred)
d. Due upon sale or transfer of title.or upon the death of
borrower
2. Monthly repayment loan($30,750.00 Program Budget)
a. For low income households whose income does not
exceed 51-80%of the County Median Income.
b. 15 year term
• c. Monthly payments to be calculated based on ability to
pay.
d. Due upon sale or transfer of title or upon the death of
borrower.
5. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LOAN PROGRAM-HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(COUNTY
FUNDS)
A. The County of Riverside EDA administers a county-wide Home
Improvement Loan Program available to Palm Desert residents.
Funding is provided from Community Development Block Grant
Funds.
B. Loan amount up to $30,000.00.
C. 5% simple interest rate
D. For owner-occupied single family households whose income does not
exceed 80% of the County Median income.
E. 30 year term.
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• 6. MAKE A DIFFERENCE VOLUNTEER COMPONENT
The Make a Difference Volunteer Component is of utmost importance. This
component was designed to elicit the involvement of volunteers in order to
offset the funds needed to make a greater impact on a designated focus area.
With the help of the Neighborhood Watch Program and Code Enforcement,
the Volunteer Program will be echoing the purpose, goals and objectives of
the Make a Difference Home Improvement Program.
III. GOALS - WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE?
The results we want are primarily related to the residents having a positive experience from their
neighborhoods and community. We want the people of Palm Desert to take pride in their
neighborhoods and express that pride by improving and maintaining their own properties and by
helping others so that everyone can live safely and securely in clean, well-kept neighborhoods.
IV. OBJECTIVES -WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
By providing both financial and volunteer assistance to homeowners to improve their properties, the
MAKE A DIFFERENCE program hopes to provide Palm Desert residents with:
A. An increased quality of life-a robust and enriching quality of life is almost always
tied to a richly fulfilling network of neighborhood relationships.
B. A stronger sense of community-when present, it is so interwoven into one's daily
patterns of living that it is normally thought of as a general contentment with where
one lives.
The four characteristics of a sense of community are:
1. A sense of belonging to the neighborhood
2. A sense of mattering to other neighbors
3. A shared faith that all neighbors' needs will be met
4. A commitment to be together
C. A measure of success for residents through their participation in neighborhood home
improvement programs .
D. A program to address health and safety issues
E. Assistance through volunteer programs,
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V. FUNDING SOURCES - WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?
A. County of Riverside County-wide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Home Improvement Program (HIP) funds;
B. City HIP-CDBG Funds;
C. 20% Tax Increment Housing Set-aside Funds;
D. Housing Mitigation Funds.
VI. PRIORITIES - WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES?
A. The MAKE A DIFFERENCE program shall be for owner-occupied single-family
residential properties.
B. Home Improvement assistance shall be made available to eligible properties within
the territorial jurisdiction. The City may, from time to time, designate certain
neighborhoods as priority focus areas.
C. The MAKE A DIFFERENCE program guidelines shall provide basis for reviewing,
analyzing and prioritizing certain rehabilitation projects. Emphasis will be placed
on achieving improvements that will address health and safety issues,eliminate blight
conditions and make a positive dramatic impact upon the appearance and economic
viability of the neighborhood.
D. The City of Palm Desert will not pay for improvements that have been completed or
• started prior to the date of the release of the "Certificate of Eligibility and
Authorization to Proceed". The City reserves the right to establish the type, nature
and scope of improvements that it will finance.
VII. ELIGIBILITY-WHO AND WHAT QUALIFIES?
A. The program is available for owner-occupants of single family residential units that
demonstrate that the household income does not exceed the very low and low
standards of the current Median Family Income for Riverside County. (See Chart)
B. Home in need of repair must be applicants sole and primary residence.
C. Authorized improvements:
Exterior improvements that improve the appearance of the dwelling and property
from the public street to include, but not limited to: painting; installation of concrete
driveways; front yard landscaping improvements; roof repairs; electrical wiring
repairs to correct safety problems; heating and/or air conditioning or evaporative
cooler installation,repair or replacement; interior repairs needed to provide safe and
sanitary living conditions;structural repairs;site improvements and correction of code
violations; installation and/or repair of ornamental iron, block and wood fencing (no
chain link fencing shall be installed as a result of this program). The City shall
IDestablish the work and expenditure priority.
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VIII. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - HOW CAN I HELP?
A pivotal part of the MAKE A DIFFERENCE program is the community support
component. We intend to solicit volunteers to participate in as many phases of the program as
possible. This program is being developed at this time and will be presented for your review at a
future meeting.
IX. PROMOTION - HOW ARE WE GOING TO GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT THE
PROGRAM TO THE RESIDENTS
A. We intend to promote the MAKE A DIFFERENCE program in as many ways as time
and money permit. Although the specifics of the advertising and promotional
campaign are not yet in place, the following will give an idea of the scope of the
campaign.
B. Some of the promotional ideas include:
City of Palm Desert's Brightside Newsletter
Door hangers
TV spots
Radio spots
Human interest stories in local newspapers
Door to door approaches by volunteers
Fliers included in utility bills
Community meetings in focus areas
Neighborhood watch
Code Enforcement
Kick-off Clean-up Events - Each focus area will have an event to start and celebrate
their status as a MAKE A DIFFERENCE neighborhood
Yard signs on participating houses
Posters in businesses and other public locations
X. PROGRAM APPROACH
The City of Palm Desert may provide financial assistance for the rehabilitation of specified
property improvements in the manner provided below. The City will make payments directly to the
applicant. In certain cases,the City may provide a two-party check, made payable to the applicant
and the designated contractor. All payments will be made upon completion and verification of the
approved home improvements.
A. General Requirements
1. All eligible owners of property located in the territorial jurisdiction may file an
application for assistance.
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SThe City will assign a priority number to each application based on the date and time
that it is received. The application for assistance will be reviewed on "First Come
First Served"basis or as otherwise described herein. Approval of applications shall
be based on the final action by the City. The priority of the work to be completed
shall be determined by the City Housing and Building and Code Enforcement staffs.
2. Applicants may combine County and City programs. If the subject property is
eligible for more than one type of assistance, separate application must be filed with
both City and County.
3. In the public interest,employees,officials, or consultants of the City of Palm Desert
who exercise decision-making functions or responsibilities in connection with the
administration of the Home Improvement Program shall not be eligible for
assistance.
Eligible City officials or employees not directly involved in the operational
responsibility of the Home Improvement Program may be granted assistance in
accordance with the procedures and regulations of this program.
4. Home improvement assistance will only be provided once, within a five-year period,
• to each authorized parcel of land,designated building or dwelling unit. Requests for
additional assistance for the same parcel of land,designated building or dwelling unit
• may be submitted to the City only after five(5)years have elapsed as measured from
the date of preparation of the Notice of Completion for the previous Home
Improvement assisted project.
B. Program Procedures (County/City Programs)
1. Eligible individuals seeking assistance from the City of Palm Desert must file an
application indicating the nature and scope of the proposed project. The application
will be placed on the applicable list in the order received.
Eligible individuals seeking assistance from the County of Riverside EDA must file
an application indicating the nature and scope of the proposed project. The
application will be placed on the applicable list in the order received.
2. The City's housing representative will meet with the prospective participant(s), by
appointment, to explain the program and describe the nature and extent of the
potential assistance and the home improvement work that the City/County allows as
a result of these Programs.
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• 3. The County/City housing representative will determine if the subject property is
located within the territorial jurisdiction and/or that it is otherwise eligible for
potential assistance.
4. Applicant will be required to submit income verification documentation.
5. The City Building representative will visit the subject property and will prepare a
"Work Write-Up"which enumerates the home improvement work inclusive of health
and safety corrections to be completed through the City's Housing Improvement
Program.
6. The County housing representative will visit the subject property and will prepare a
"Work Write-Up"which enumerates the home improvement work to be completed
through the County's Housing Improvement Program.
7. Photographs shall be taken of the existing conditions.
8. The "Work Write-up", including Code issues, will be reviewed with the applicant.
The responsibility for preparing plans and scheduling the construction activity will
be identified.
ID Simultaneously with the processing of the City application,the County will process
their loan application through their internal process and escrow as appropriate.
9. The application and project will then be presented to the City's Housing Advisory
Committee for:
(a) review of the "Work Write-up", including Code issues;
(b) review of applicant file;
(c) recommendation on funding limits.
10. Upon approval of the project by the City's Housing Advisory Committee a purchase
order will be prepared for submittal to the City Council for project approval and
authorization to encumber funds.
11. Upon approval of the purchase order by the City Council, an agreement will be
prepared which enumerates the project expectations,responsibilities,and time-frame
for completion. The agreement will specify the work to be accomplished,the priority
in which it is to be accomplished, and the maximum amount of City funding
available to complete the construction activity.
12. After signing the agreement with the City, applicants must seek competitive bids
from licensed contractors for the designated construction activity. In the event that
the applicant cannot obtain construction proposals from at least three independent
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• contractors, the City may authorize the applicant to proceed if adequate
documentation has been supplied to indicate that sufficient effort has been expended.
by the applicant,to obtain construction bids and that the required number of qualified
contractors have not responded. In any event, the City must determine that the
anticipated construction costs are reasonable.
13. Requirements for contractor eligibility are:
(a) Contractor must have a State License.
(b) Contractor must have a City Business License.
(c) Contractor must have Public Liability Insurance; Personal Injury Insurance;
and Property Damage Insurance.
(d) Contractor must have Workers Compensation Insurance as required by the
State of California.
14. Applicant may begin the home improvement work after:
(a) An agreement has been executed with the City;
(b) A valid construction contract has been executed by the applicant(s) and the
selected contractor;
(c) The required building and development permits have been obtained from the
City.
• NOTE: THE CITY OF PALM DESERT IS NOT A PARTY TOTHF
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
15. When all the work is completed,the applicant must submit the contractor's itemized
invoice to the City for payment. Sufficient support documentation itemizing
expenditures for labor and material should be attached to the invoice. The applicant
must sign the submitted invoices stating that the itemized work has been completed
to his/her satisfaction. If the work is governed by a building permit,then the building
inspector will be required to supply documentation that the work has been completed
in accordance with the applicable building codes and the approved plans.
16. Upon completion of the construction work, City staff will verify:
(a) That all permits have been property processed;
(b) All program documents have been submitted and properly filed;
(c) All labor and/or material lien releases have been obtained;
(d) Post-work photographs have been taken.
17. Upon the completion of the specified work items, City staff, at its discretion, may
make disbursements directly to the applicant,the contractor or the applicant and the
contractor.
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18. Payment will be made after the City staff verifies that the designated work has been
completed in accordance with the approved plans, notice of completion has been
filed, all mechanic lien releases and homeowner satisfaction of work have been
signed. Payment will be made within 21 days following submission of a completed
request for payment.
XI. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City Staff
The Palm Desert Redevelopment City and appropriate city staff are responsible for ensuring
that the home improvement activity meets state guidelines and the City's adopted guidelines.
The City Council or its designee shall:
1. Establish regulations and policies necessary to implement the rehabilitation of
eligible properties.
2. Approve funding limits and payment of warrants necessary to fund the rehabilitation
of eligible properties.
3. Approve a process whereby an applicant may appeal a decision that he/she feels is
contrary to the intent of the program.
B. Housing_Advisory Committee
1. The Redevelopment City's Housing Advisory Committee shall be comprised of the
following members:
(a) A five-member committee appointed by the City Council to serve as an advisory
committee on housing.
2. The responsibilities of the Housing Advisory Committee are as follows:
(a) Review applications for Home Improvement assistance to ensure: applicant and
project eligibility; approve scope of proposed work; recommendation of maximum
funding limits; and ensure proper coordination between the permit agencies, the
applicant(s)and the contractor. The maximum funding level shall be consistent with
the scope of the proposed home improvement project. The Committee may deny an
application if it is determined that the project will not accomplish the City's goals
and objectives. The determination of the Committee may be appealed to the City
Council.
(b) Act on matters relating to the Home Improvement Program that do not require City
Council action.
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(d) Review and make recommendations to the City Council relative to applicant
complaints on those matters that are within the City's jurisdiction.
(e) Review programmatic and financial status of the program and provide periodic
reports to the City Council and Executive Director.
(f) Monitor and evaluate Home Improvement Program on a continuing basis.
XII. APPEAL PROCEDURES
If an applicant is denied program participants or is not satisfied with the assistance provided
to accomplish the home improvement project, an appeal may be filed with the Housing Advisory
Committee in accordance with the following procedures:
1. The applicant may file a written notification within ten days of receiving written notification
of application denial or within ten days of notifying staff of the problem. The applicants'
notification shall identify the problem and/or requesting an appeal.
2. The applicant shall be allowed to present all pertinent facts to the Housing Advisory
Committee that may have a bearing on the particular issue to be resolved.
3. The decision of the Housing Advisory Committee shall be final unless appealed to the City
Council within ten (10) days after a decision has been rendered by the Housing Advisory
Committee.
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INCOME LIMITS FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
NOTE 1:This chart is based on HUD income figures as of January, 1997.
NOTE 2: HUD income limits are slightly different because of rounding in their calculations.
INCOME %of NUMBER OF PERSONS IN FAMILY
CATEGORY MEDIAN 1 2 3 4 5 E 7
Very low 30% $9,405 $10,755 $12,090 $13,440 $14,520 $15,585 $16,665 $17,74
Very low 35% $10,973 $12,548 $14,105 $15,680 $16,940 $18,183 $19,443 $20,7C
Very low 40% $12,540 $14,340 $16,120 $17,920 $19,360 $20,780 $22,220 $23.66
Very low 45% $14,108 $16,133 $18,135 $20,160 $21,780 $23,378 $24,998 $26,61
Very low:HUD 50% $15,675 $17,925 $20,150 $22,400 $24,200 $25,975 $27,775 $29,57
Lower 55% $17,243 $19,718 $22,165 $24,640 $26,620 $28,573 $30,553 $32.53
Lower 60% $18,810 $21,510 $24,180 $26,880 $29,040 $31,170 $33,330 $35,49
Lower 65% $20,378 $23,303 $26,195 $29,120 $31,460 $33,768 $36,108 $38,44
Lower 70% $21,945 $25,095 $28,210 $31,360 $33,880 $36,365 $38,885 $41,4C
Lower 75% $23,513 $26,888 $30,225 $33,600 $36,300 $38,963 $41,663 544,3E
Lower:HUD r 80% $25,080 $28,680 $32.240 $35,840 $38,720 $41,560 $44,440 $47,32
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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DATE: October 31, 1997
TO: CARLOS ORTEGA, Executive Director RDA
FROM: TERESA L. LA ROCCA, Housing Programs Coor inator
SUBJECT: DESERT ROSE UPDATE -As of October 27, 7
w Sales: 135 units (Phase 1, 2 and 3)
Average to date subsidies (exclusive of sales price reduction)
Average mortgage subsidy $11,455
Average closing costs $ 2,315 •
Average interest buy down $ 2,985
w Escrows: 107 Closed
28 Open Escrows
Income Breakdown: 9 Family of very low income
83 Families of low income
.s... 45 Families of moderate income
� Phase I: 5 Units available
w Phase II: 6 Units available
Phase III: 9 Units available
Ho Average Sales Rate: 7 sales per month
Traffic: 85 Walk-ins (average per week)
46% Mature prospective buyers (average)
54% Family prospective buyers (average)
+ Summary of the Media Campaign:
Ads and newsprint are doing very well. Radio is very slow. Will readjust ad campaign
toward media that is pulling best on 10/22/97 Carlos and Terre participated in a live in
studio interview with Lori Penrose.
1's Projection:
If we continue at this pace the Desert Rose Team predicts sell out by February 1998.
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PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 30, 1997
TO: HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: Teresa La Rocca, Housing Programs Coordinator
SUBJECT: Housing Projects Update
+ Building Horizons' Proposal
Building Horizons (BH) has closed escrow on two parcels located on Royal Palms Drive
which will be for the construction of 2 single family homes during the 1997-1998
• academic school year. An Affordable Housing Agreement between the RDA and BH
has been forwarded to the Agency's attorneys for their review and comments. After
which it will be presented to the Agency for their review and action.
Since this project is designed and proposed to be implemented during this academic
year, Building Horizons is proceeding with the grading of the site in preparation for
construction.
+ Portola Palms Mobile Home Park
A vote of the general population has taken and the result has been a resounding yes
to the transfer of the 37 parcels currently owned by the Acquisition Association to the
Agency. The Acquisition Association's attorney has advised that all documents
including the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure will be forwarded to staff within the next week
after which we will enter into an escrow for the transfer of title. Staff has contacted a
local realty firm who specializes in the sale of mobile home parks to discuss a marketing
plan for the spaces. It is anticipated that escrow will take 30-45 days to complete.
+ Silver Spur Mobile Home Park - Proposed Ordinance
Staff has forwarded Westminster's ordinance to the Agency Attorney, Dave Erwin, for
Pik his review and comments.
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+ Home Improvement Program
Charlene Sumpter has been diligently working on putting together all aspects of the
Home Improvement Program (HIP) and has met with numerous cities to discuss their
HIP programs as well as other residentially-oriented home improvement programs
administered by the City's housing staff. She plans to have her final proposal and
budget ready to go before the Agency at their November 13, 1997 meeting. She has
incorporated a Home Improvement Program, an Emergency Repair Program, a deferred
loan program, a grant program, and a volunteer community-supported special program.
In addition, she has targeted two areas within the City in which these programs can
make an immediate difference upon implementation and will present these two options
to the HAC and the Council for direction.
+ Housing Authority Negotiations
Staff continues to negotiate with the Housing Authority to resolve the legal matters at
hand.
+ Santa Rosa Apartments
Staff has gone out with a request for bids for the rehab of Santa Rosa Apartments. Bid
• closing was October 31st. Due to the lack of contractors requesting bid packages, staff
has decided to extend the bid period to November 21, 1997 in order to allow additional
participation by builders. It appears that currently the construction trades are extremely
busy. Staff has been advised by local general contractors that they anticipate a slow
down in early January and would be more interested in bidding this job if the time were
extended. Based on this, it is the Building Department's recommendation that we
extend the bidding process time and delay the beginning of construction until January
1998.
+ Desert Rose
As of November 3, 1997
135 Units have been sold today
107 Escrows have closed
28 Escrows currently open
26 Units re - - . sold
T 'ESA L. LA�tOCCA
'ousing Programs Coordinator
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