HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 09-35RESOLUTION NO. 09-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DRAFT 2009-2010 NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) ACTION PLAN AND MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT AND
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR NSP FUNDING
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Palm Desert (the "City") in cooperation with the Palm Desert
Redevelopment Agency, has established an Action Plan for the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (the "Program") for very low, low and moderate income residents within the City.
Section 2. The City has a limited budget for the Program. As a result, the Program
is based on a first -come -first -served basis, except that urgent needs and improvements
related to health and safety hazards will have first priority.
Section 3. The City must enter into a MOU joint agreement with the County of
Riverside in order to apply for funding associated with NSP.
Section 4. The City Council wishes to approve the 2009-2010 Action Plan for the
program that is outlined in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 5. That the City Manager may take any action which he believes is
necessary or desirable to implement this Resolution so long as such action is not
inconsistent with the intent hereof.
adjourned
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, at the regular meeting of the City of Palm
Desert held on this 21stday of May 2009, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: sENSON, FERGUSON, KELLY, and SPIEGEL
NOES: FINERTY
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
R4D ERT A. PI GEL, M
ATTEST:
RA HELLE D.SSE , CITY
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-35
CITY OF PALM DESERT — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Fax: (760) 341-6372
www.cityofpalmdesert.org
2009-2010 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. AREAS OF GREATEST NEED 3
B. DISTRIBUTION OF USES OF FUNDS 4
C. DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS 7
1. BLIGHTED STRUCTURE
2. AFFORDABLE RENTS
3. CONTINUE AFFORDABILITY
4. HOUSING REHABILITATION STANDARDS
D. LOW INCOME TARGETING 10
E. ACQUISITIONS AND RELOCATION 10
F. PUBLIC COMMENT 11
G. NSP INFORMATION BY ACTIVITY 12
1. ACQUISITION, REHAB AND RESALE -FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
2. ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND RENTAL OF AFFORDABLE UNITS
3. ENHANCED FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM
4. ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF FORECLOSED AND OF NEW
MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL PROJECTS VACANT MULTI -FAMILY PROPERTIES,
OR THE CONSTRUCTION
5. REDEVELOPMENT OF VACANT OR DEMOLISHED PROPERTIES, OR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF ACQUIRED AND DEMOLISHED RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
6. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
ATTACHMENT A — NSP TARGET AREA MAP
ATTACHMENT B — NSP FORECLOSURE DATA
ATTACHMENT C — NSP INCOME LIMITS
ATTACHMENT D — PUBLIC COMMENTS
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NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP)
A. AREAS OF GREATEST NEED
The City of Palm Desert is a 26-square mile city located in eastern Riverside County, California.
Incorporated November 26, 1973, it is centered in the heart of the Coachella Valley. With a
blend of for -sale single-family homes, senior, and multi -family rental units, Palm Desert
continues to be a leader among the desert communities in the development of affordable
housing. As of March 31, 2009, there were more than 839 foreclosed properties (REOs) in the
City of Palm Desert, which is nearly 2.8% of all housing units. If you include the "pre -
foreclosure" and "units at auction", the number of impacted housing units is nearly 1,978, or
6.5% of all housing units (Attachment B).
In August, 2007, CNN Money.com (per Realtytrac.com) reported the combined Riverside/San
Bernardino metropolitan region of California to be the fourth most impacted area by foreclosures
in the U.S., with 1 foreclosure default filing for every 33 households. A year later Realtytrac.com
reported that Riverside County alone had 11,485 foreclosure filings, or 1 in every 63 housing
units in the foreclosure process.
The State of California has received $145 million in NSP funding to address abandoned and
foreclosed homes. The State has announced that the City of Palm Desert is eligible to receive
up to $326,784 in NSP funding that may be used for the following activities:
• Establish financing mechanisms for the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed
homes and residential properties, including such mechanisms as soft -seconds, loan Toss
reserves, and shared -equity loans for low -and -moderate -income homebuyers;
• Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned
or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties;
• Establish land banks for homes that have been foreclosed upon;
• Demolish blighted structures; and
• Redevelop demolished or vacant properties.
(Note: Housing data based upon RealtyTrac and California Department of Finance reports)
Targeting Areas of Greatest Need
The number and concentration of foreclosed units varies throughout the City's NSP program
area. There are pockets of heavy concentrations within several participating neighborhoods.
The City has determined that the most effective and appropriate method to identify and target
the areas with the greatest need and most impacted by the foreclosure crisis is a correlation
between actual foreclosed units (using an established local data source) and HUD's
Foreclosure and Abandonment Risk Score data.
As noted above, the City is using RealtyTrac data to map the actual foreclosed units. The HUD
Risk Scores are indicated by 2000 U.S. Census block groups and do not necessarily
correspond to other boundaries. In the populated urban areas, the census block groups are
smaller and therefore more numerous; conversely, block groups in rural areas are much larger,
yet they contain fewer people and fewer foreclosures. The HUD Foreclosure and Abandonment
Risk Score data for the City's program area is available upon request.
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HUD's Risk Scores are based upon the following factors:
• Area unemployment rate;
• Area average housing sales price decline (since the peak of the market);
• High cost loan rate (mortgages with interest -only payment options, stated income mortgages,
mortgages with high loan to ratios, etc.);
• The predicted 18 month underlying foreclosure rate; and
• Housing units that have been vacant for at least 90 days.
After thorough review and analysis of the available foreclosure data and HUD Risk Scores, the
City has identified and selected the targeted areas of greatest needs (NSP Target Areas) for the
City NSP. There are a total of three (3) NSP Target Areas, and all NSP assistance will be
limited to these target areas.
The primary criteria used to select these target areas were:
1. Concentration of actual foreclosed units;
2. HUD risk scores of no Tess than 7; and
3. Areas most suitable for targeted and focused NSP assistance.
The table below provides basic information for each NSP Target Area. The information includes
target area name, corresponding HUD Risk Score, and the general description of the area.
Palma Village 7, 8, 9
Palm Desert Country Club 8
North Sphere 7, 9
Attachment A to this NSP One Year Plan contains a map that provides visual representation of
the City's NSP Target Areas. The map indicates the fixed boundaries of the target areas,
concentrations of foreclosed units, and HUD Risk Scores. In addition, it identifies major roads
and highways and contains a legend identifying the types of foreclosed properties.
Given the size of the City, and the amount of NSP funds, the City has determined that
designating three target areas is appropriate and equitable. Further, these limited target areas
will allow for the focused investment of NSP funds in neighborhoods that have been most
impacted by the foreclosure crisis.
B. DISTRIBUTION AND USES OF FUNDS
B.1. Distribution of NSP Funds
The City of Palm Desert will distribute the NSP funds by targeting areas with the "greatest need"
within the NSP Program Area in accordance with the requirements of Section 2301(c)(2) of
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The City will comply with the "greatest need"
targeting requirements by prioritizing the distribution and use of NSP funds to those
neighborhoods and communities with the:
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• Highest percentages of home foreclosures;
• Highest percentages of homes financed by sub -prime mortgage related loans; and
• Areas most likely to experience a significant rise in the rate of home foreclosure
(Predicted 18 month underlying problem foreclosure rate).
These targeted areas of greatest need are identified in Section A. The City has determined that
the most effective and appropriate method to identify and target areas with the greatest need is
by correlating the actual foreclosed unit data with HUD's Foreclosure and Abandonment Risk
Score data. The HUD Risk Score incorporates the sub -prime mortgage related loan data and
the areas most likely to experience significant increase in foreclosure rate data. This correlated
data is presented in the various NSP maps found in Attachment A. However, the NSP maps
provide adequate detail to identify and target impacted areas.
B.2. Uses of NSP Funding
NSP funds will be used in one (1) primary activity, plus administration:
1. Acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale to first-time homebuyers - No specific amount of NSP
funds have been allocated to this use at this time, however during the eligible time period, the
City may desire to reprogram funds for this purpose.
2. Acquisition, rehabilitation, and rental, to very -low income persons - No specific amount of
NSP funds have been allocated to this use at this time, however during the eligible time period,
the City may desire to reprogram funds for this purpose.
3. Enhanced First -Time Home Buyer Program - $294,106.
4. Acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed, vacant multi -family properties, new construction
of multi -family rental projects - No specific amount of NSP funds have been allocated to this use
at this time, however during the eligible time period, the City may desire to reprogram funds for
this purpose.
5. Redevelopment of vacant or demolished properties for non-residential uses including public
facilities, commercial uses, or mixed residential and commercial uses. No specific amount of
NSP funds have been allocated to this use at this time, however during the eligible time period,
the City may desire to reprogram funds for this purpose.
6. NSP program administration: administration costs will not exceed ten -percent (10%) of the
NSP grant and ten -percent (10%) of program income - $32,678.
NSP 1 ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND RESALE TO FIRST-TIME
HOMEBUYERS
The City of Palm Desert will acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed, or abandoned (for at least 90
days) single family homes and sell them to income -eligible first-time homebuyers. The City will
partner with various public and private non-profit organizations to carry out this activity,
including, but not limited to the County of Riverside. The final sales price will not exceed the
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cost of acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale. Acquisitions will average at least 15°A) below the
current market appraised value as determined within sixty (60) days of the date of the purchase
offer. Homes may be purchased in bulk from a single seller.
The eligible home buyers must not have owned a home in the previous three (3) years, have a
household income that does not exceed 120% median and attend a HUD certified home buyer
counseling session.
The full acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale may be funded with NSP funds. At this time, the
City proposes to allocate a total of $0 of current NSP funds; however during the eligible time
period, the City may desire to reprogram funds for this purpose. Future NSP funds that may be
allocated to the City will be used for combined activities such as acquisition, rehabilitation, and
resale to first time homebuyers.
NSP 2 ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, AND RENTAL OF AFFORDABLE UNITS
The City of Palm Desert may acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed, abandoned (for at least 90
days) single family homes and rent them to households earning not more than 120% of the City
area median income (Attachment C). The City will partner with various public and private non-
profit organizations to carry out this activity, including, but not limited to the County of Riverside.
Acquisitions will average at least 15% below the current market appraised value as determined
within sixty (60) days of the date of the purchase offer. Homes may be purchased in bulk from a
single seller.
The full acquisition and rehabilitation may be funded with NSP funds. The City proposes to
allocate a total of $0 of current NSP funds; however during the eligible time period, the City may
desire to reprogram funds for this purpose. Future NSP funds that may be allocated to the City
will be used for combined activities such as acquisition, rehabilitation, and rental of affordable
units.
NSP 3 ENHANCED FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM
The City of Palm Desert will offer a financing mechanism to eligible first-time home buyers to
enable them to directly acquire foreclosed or abandoned single family homes using NSP funds.
The Enhanced First Time Home Buyer Program provides down -payment assistance to low and
moderate -income households that have not owned homes within a three-year period. The
program is available for households with an annual income that is no greater than 120% of the
area median income as published by HUD (Attachment C). The Enhanced FTHB Program
provides 20% of the purchase price with a 15-year affordability period as a "silent second" loan
plus a rehabilitation component to enhance the physical appearance of the home and remove
all health and safety concerns to satisfy the Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The total amount
of assistance for each home will not exceed $75,000 (which includes both down payment
assistance and rehab).
A variety of media will be used to inform the public and potential homebuyers of the homebuyer
assistance program including the website: www.cityofpalmdesert.org. Brochures in English and
Spanish will be distributed to businesses, schools, and other public areas. The City will partner
with community organizations, employment centers, fair housing groups, lenders, and housing
counseling agencies which will be in the forefront of disseminating information about the
Enhanced FTHB program.
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The down payment assistance and rehabilitation costs will be funded with NSP funds. The
City proposes to allocate $294,106 of current NSP funds to this activity.
NSP 4 ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF FORECLOSED AND OF NEW
MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL PROJECTS VACANT MULTI -FAMILY
PROPERTIES, OR THE CONSTRUCTION
The City of Palm Desert will meet its requirement to expend at least twenty-five (25%) of the
NSP allocation on projects that provide affordable housing to the persons and families earning
less than 50% area median income through monies held by the State for this purpose. The City
will partner with various public and private development organizations to provide for the
redevelopment or new construction of affordable multi -family rental projects. The City will use
and operate this allocation of NSP funds in a form compatible with the use of HOME funds to
the extent that NSP and HOME regulations do not contradict.
All designated NSP units will be reserved and affordable to households earning less than fifty
percent (50%) of the area median income. The City will require and monitor a regulatory
agreement to ensure an affordability period of at least fifty-five (55) years.
NSP funds will be eligible for use in any aspect of development including land acquisition, soft
development costs, and hard construction costs. The City proposes to allocate $0 of the City's
current NSP funds to this activity; however during the eligible time period, the City may desire to
reprogram funds for this purpose. Future NSP funds that may be allocated to the City may be
used for this purpose.
NSP 5
REDEVELOPMENT OF VACANT OR DEMOLISHED PROPERTIES,
OR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ACQUIRED AND DEMOLISHED
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
INCLUDING PUBLIC FACILITES.
The City will consider proposals to use NSP funds for eligible costs associated with activities
under this category. NSP funds will be limited to projects providing eligible public facilities in the
NSP Target Areas. Public facilities would include health clinics, community center and parks, as
well as facilities for childcare, seniors, job training, neighborhoods, and other eligible public
facilities.
As noted above, no NSP funds have been allocated to this activity under this Plan. However, if
specific projects under this category are approved by the City, sufficient NSP funds will be
reprogrammed from NSP activity 3. Additionally, in the event future NSP funds are allocated to
the City, they may be used for this purpose.
NSP 6 ADMINISTRATION
The City will allocate not more than 10% of the NSP grant to the administration of the above
stated programs and projects. The City proposes to allocate $32,678 of current NSP funds to
this activity.
C. DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
(1) Definition of "blighted structure" in context of state or local law.
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The City of Palm Desert defines blight consistent with the California Health and Safety Code
definition of a blighted structure as:
California Health and Safety Code Section 33030
It is found and declared that there exist in many communities blighted areas that constitute
physical and economic liabilities, requiring redevelopment in the interest of health, safety, and
general welfare of the people of these communities and of the state.
A blighted area is one that contains BOTH of the following:
a. An area that is predominately urbanized, as the term is defined in section 33320.1,
and is an area in which the combination of conditions set forth in Section 33031 is so
prevalent and so substantial that it causes a reduction of, or lack of, proper utilization of
the area to such an extent that it constitutes a serious physical and economic burden on
the community that cannot reasonably be expected to be reversed or alleviated by
private enterprise or governmental action, or both, without redevelopment.
b. An area that is characterized by one or more conditions set forth in any paragraph of
subdivision (a) of Section 33031 and one or more conditions set forth in any paragraph
of subdivision (b) of Section 33031.
A blighted area that contains the conditions described in subdivision (b) may also be
characterized by the existence of inadequate public improvements or inadequate water or sewer
facilities
California Health and Safety Code Section 33031
This subdivision describes physical conditions that cause blight:
a. Buildings which are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work. These conditions
can be caused by serious building code violations, serious dilapidation and deterioration
caused by long-term neglect, construction that is vulnerable to serious damage from
seismic or geologic hazards, and faulty or inadequate water or sewer utilities.
b. Conditions that prevent or substantially hinder the viable use or capacity of buildings
or lots. This condition may be caused by buildings of a substandard, defective or
obsolete design or construction given the present general plan, zoning or other
development standards.
c. Adjacent or nearby incompatible land uses that prevent the development of those
parcels or other portions of the project area.
d. The existence of subdivided lots that are in multiple ownership and whose physical
development has been impaired by their irregular shapes and inadequate sizes, given
the present general plan, and zoning standards and present market conditions
This subdivision describes economic conditions that cause blight:
a. Depreciated or stagnant property values.
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b. Impaired property values, due in significant part, to hazardous wastes on property
where the agency may be eligible to use its authority as specified in Article 12.5
(commencing with Section 33459).
c. Abnormally high business vacancies, abnormally low lease rates, or an abnormally
high number of abandoned buildings.
d. A serious lack of necessary commercial facilities that are normally found in
neighborhoods, including grocery stores, drug stores, and banks and other lending
institutions.
e. Serious residential overcrowding that has resulted in significant public health or safety
problems. As used in this paragraph, "overcrowding" means exceeding the standard
referenced in Article 5 (commencing with Section 32) of Chapter 1 of Title 25 of the
California Code of regulations.
f. An excess of bars, liquor stores, or adult -oriented businesses that has resulted in
significant public health, safety, or welfare problems.
g. A high crime rate that constitutes a serious threat to the public safety and welfare.
(2) Definition of "affordable rents"
The City of Palm Desert defines affordable rents consistent with the California Health and
Safety Code definition of affordable rents as:
California Health and Safety Code Section 50053
(a) For any rental housing development that receives assistance prior to January 1,
1991, and a condition of that assistance is compliance with this section, "affordable
rent" with respect to lower income households shall not exceed the percentage of the
gross income of the occupant person or household established by regulation of the
department that shall not be less than 15 percent of gross income nor exceed 25
percent of gross income.
(b) For any rental housing development that receives assistance on or after January 1,
1991, and a condition of that assistance is compliance with this section, "affordable
rent," including a reasonable utility allowance, shall not exceed:
i. For extremely low income households the product of 30 percent times 30 percent
of the area median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit.
ii. For very low income households, the product of 30 percent times 50 percent of the
area median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit.
iii. For lower income households whose gross incomes exceed the maximum income
for very low income households, the product of 30 percent times 60 percent of the
area median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit. In addition, for
those lower income households with gross incomes that exceed 60 percent of the
area median income adjusted for family size, it shall be optional for any state or local
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funding agency to require that affordable rent be established at a level not to exceed
30 percent of gross income of the household.
iv. For moderate -income households, the product of 30 percent times 110 percent of
the area median income adjusted for family size appropriate for the unit. In addition,
for those moderate -income households whose gross incomes exceed 110 percent of
the area median income adjusted for family size, it shall be optional for any state or
local funding agency to require that affordable rent be established at a level not to
exceed 30 percent of gross income of the household.
(3) Continued affordability for NSP assisted housing.
For homebuyers, the City of Palm Desert will adopt the affordability periods required in the
HOME regulations defined in 24 CFR Part 92. The City will record a regulatory agreement
against title to the property requiring owner -occupancy by an initially determined first time home
buyer earning not more than 120% of the area median income. This affordability period will be
allowed to terminate where homeowner repays the loan upon transfer, sale or refinancing of the
home.
For single-family rental units, the City of Palm Desert will adopt the affordability periods required
in the HOME regulations defined in 24 CFR Part 92. The City will record a regulatory agreement
against title to the property requiring affordable rents to the very low-income population or those
households earning not more than 50% of the area median income.
For multi -family rental units, the City of Palm Desert will require rents affordable to the very low-
income population or those households earning not more than 50% of the area median income
for a minimum period of fifty-five (55) years. The City will record a regulatory agreement against
title to the property requiring property management and maintenance in addition to affordable
rents for the term of the regulatory agreement.
(4) Housing rehabilitation standards that will apply to NSP assisted activities.
The City of Palm Desert will adopt the HUD defined Housing Quality Standards (HQS) as its
standard for rehabilitation.
D. LOW-INCOME TARGETING
The legislative statute indicates that 25% of the funds be used for housing individuals and
families whose incomes do not exceed 50% of the area median income (Attachment C). A
minimum of 25% of the total allocation to the State will be used to meet this statutory
requirement. Therefore the city's allocation of $326,784 is net of the 25% requirement.
E. ACQUISITIONS & RELOCATION
All activities below are anticipated to be initiated upon the release of NSP funds. All funds will be
initially committed within eighteen (18) months. Several of these activities anticipate the receipt
of program income which will continue to be used within the NSP guidelines until the program
ends (estimated July 2013).
a. No conversions are anticipated. As indicated in Section B above, a small number of
units may be acquired and demolished. The City does not anticipate any of these units
to have affordability covenants; however, some of these may have been occupied and/or
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owned by low- and moderate -income households. The number of units in this category
should not exceed eight (8).
b. The number of NSP affordable housing units made available to low-, moderate-,
and middle -income households reasonably expected to be produced by the
various activities are as follows:
i. Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Resale to First -Time Homebuyer: With an
allocation of $0 of NSP allocated and expended for this activity, the City
anticipates (0) units being made available to households with incomes at 51 % to
120% of the area median income.
The amount of final NSP assistance per unit will depend upon purchase price of
units, rehabilitation costs, disposable income of purchaser (affordability), and the
availability of private and other non-NSP financing. It is anticipated that most
units will be sold to households earning between 75% and 120% of the area
median income.
In the event that other private and non-NSP funds are limited, the City may have
to finance all or a larger portion of the sale of a unit. This will result in a
significantly lower number of units being made available.
ii. Acquisition/rehabilitation/rental: With an allocation of $0 for this activity, the
City anticipates up to (0) units being acquired, rehabilitated, and made available
to rent to households earning less than 120% of the area median income. The
amount of final NSP assistance per unit will depend upon purchase price of units
and final rehabilitation costs.
iii. Enhanced First -Time Homebuyer: With an allocation of $294,106, the City
anticipates that up to ten (10) units will be made available to households with
incomes at 51 % to 120% of the area median income. The amount of final NSP
assistance per unit will depend upon purchase price of units, rehabilitation costs,
disposable income of purchaser (affordability), and the availability of private and
other non-NSP financing. It is anticipated that most units will be sold to
households earning between 75% and 120% of the area median income.
The City of Palm Desert does not intend to demolish or convert any existing low or moderate
income dwelling units.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT — CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
On May 6, 2009, the Draft NSP One Year Plan for the City's NSP allocation was placed on the
City's website (www.citvofoalmdesert.orq). Printed versions of the draft NSP plan were made
available at the following location:
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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On May 6, 2009, the City published a Public Notice in the Desert Sun (a publication of general
circulation) informing the public of the availability of the Draft NSP One Year Plan for public
comment and review.
All comments received will be included in Attachment D of this document.
G. NSP ACTIVITY INFORMATION
(1) Activity Name: (NSP 1) Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resale to First- Time
Homebuyers - $0
(2) Activity Type:
NSP eligible use:
Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or
foreclosed upon, in order to sell to eligible buyers through a First Time Homebuyer Program
CDBG eligible activity:
24 CFR 570.201 (a) acquisition and (b) disposition
24 CFR 570.202 rehabilitation and preservation activities for homes and other residential
properties
(3) National Obiective: Funds will meet the national objective of benefiting low, moderate, and
middle -income persons, as defined by NSP regulations (120% of area median income), by the
sale of rehabilitated homes to households earning not more than 120% of the area median
income (Attachment C).
(4) Proiected Start Date: Execution of the NSP Agreement by HUD
(5) Proiected End Date: The projected end date is July 30, 2013
(6) Responsible Organization:
Janet Moore
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.0611
Fax: 760.341.6372
(7) Location Description: This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas
mapped in Attachment A.
(8) Activity Description: The City of Palm Desert will acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or
abandoned single family homes and sell them to income -eligible first-time homebuyers. The
City will partner with various public and private non-profit organizations to carry out this activity,
including, but not limited to the Housing Authority of the City of Palm Desert. The final sales
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price will not exceed the cost of acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale. All individual acquisitions
will be at least 5% below the current market appraised value as determined within sixty (60)
days of the date of the purchase offer. The minimum average discount for the entire NSP
portfolio will be at least 15% below the current market appraised values. Homes may be
purchased in bulk from a single seller.
The eligible home buyers must: not have owned a home in the previous three (3) years; have a
household income that does not exceed 120% median; and attend a HUD certified home buyer
counseling session.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation:
Target Areas. This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas mapped in
Attachment A.
Blighted structures. Unoccupied homes, vacant for a period of 90 days that may be inhabitable
and require rehabilitation to improve sustainability and attractiveness of housing and
neighborhoods.
Eligible Properties. Blighted single-family homes that have been foreclosed upon, bank -owned
or real estate owned (REO) and certified as vacant for a period of 90 days. The City will give
priority to properties constructed after January 1, 2000; older dwellings are eligible if they are
suitable for renovation and if rehabilitation costs are reasonable. However, all properties must
be post-1978 and must not be listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic
Places.
Appraisals. The current market appraised value is the value of a foreclosed upon home or
residential property that is established through an appraisal made in conformity with the
appraisal requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act at 49 CFR 24.103 and completed within
sixty (60) days prior to an offer made for the property by a grantee, sub recipient, developer, or
individual homebuyer.
Discount. Properties must be purchased at a minimum average discount rate of 15% below the
current market -appraised value.
Displacement. relocation, and acquisition. The relocation requirements of Title II and the
acquisition requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42. All
reasonable steps must be taken to minimize the displacement of persons as a result of activity
assisted with NSP Funds.
Environmental Review. The environmental effects of each activity carried out with NSP funds
must be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) and related authorities listed at 24 CFR Part 58. Projects may be required to
comply with Laws and Authorities of §58.5: Historic Preservation, Floodplain & Wetlands,
Coastal Zone, Aquifers, Endangered Species, Rivers, Air, Farmlands, HUD Environmental
Standards and Environmental Justice.
Rehabilitation Standards. Any NSP-assisted rehabilitation of a foreclosed -upon home or
residential property shall be to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws, codes, and
other requirements relating to housing safety, quality, and habitability, in order to sell, rent, or
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redevelop such homes and properties. The rehabilitation will strategically incorporate modern,
green -building, and energy -efficiency improvements thereby providing increased sustainability
and attractiveness of housing and neighborhoods.
Labor Standards. Every contract for the rehabilitation of housing that includes 8 or more units
assisted with NSP funds must contain a provision requiring the payment of not less than the
wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the
Davis -Bacon Act. The Davis -Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors
performing on federal contracts (and contractors or subcontractors performing on federally
assisted contracts under the related Acts) in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics
not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, as determined by the Secretary of
Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the
area.
Resale:
a. Sales Price. The final sales price will be no greater than the initial acquisition and
rehabilitation costs. NSP regulations direct that, if an abandoned or foreclosed -upon
home or residential property is purchased, redeveloped, or otherwise sold to an
individual as a primary residence, then such sale shall be in an amount equal to or less
than the cost to acquire and redevelop or rehabilitate such home or property up to a
decent, safe, and habitable condition. (Sales and closing costs are eligible NSP
redevelopment or rehabilitation costs.) Note that the maximum sales price for a property
is determined by aggregating all costs of acquisition, rehabilitation, and redevelopment
(including related activity delivery costs, which generally may include, among other
items, costs related to the sale of the property).
b. Income Restrictions. Low, moderate, and middle income (LMMI) households whose
incomes are at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted by family size at the
time of occupancy, for the City of Palm Desert.
c. Terms of Affordability. Homes shall be affordable for a minimum of fifteen (15) years.
d. Counseling. Each homebuyer must receive and complete at least 8 hours of
homebuyer counseling from a HUD -approved housing counseling agency before
obtaining a mortgage loan. The homebuyer will obtain a mortgage loan from a lender
who agrees to comply with the bank regulators' guidance for non-traditional mortgages.
(9) Total Budget: The full acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale may be funded with NSP funds.
The City proposes to allocate a total of $0 of current NSP funds to the activities including:
Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale to first time homebuyers.
(10) Performance Measures. At least (0) units of housing will be acquired, rehabilitated, and
resold to households earning not more than 120% of the area median income.
(1) Activity Name: (NSP 2) Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Rental of Affordable Units - $0
(2) Activity Type:
NSP eligible use:
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Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or
foreclosed upon, in order to rent/lease to qualified 120% AMI families.
CDBG eligible activity:
24 CFR 570.201 (a) acquisition and (b) disposition
24 CFR 570.202 rehabilitation and preservation activities for homes and other residential
properties
(3) National Obiective: Funds will meet the national objective of benefiting low, moderate, and
middle -income persons, as defined by NSP regulations (120% of area median income), by
rental of rehabilitated homes to households earning not more than 120% of the area median
income (Attachment C).
(4) Proiected Start Date: Execution of the NSP Agreement by HUD
(5) Proiected End Date: The projected end date is July 30, 2013
(6) Responsible Organization:
Janet Moore
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.0611
Fax: 760.341.6372
(7) Location Description: This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas
mapped in Attachment A.
(8) Activity Description: The City of Palm Desert will acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed,
abandoned single family homes and rent them to households earning not more than fifty percent
(50%) of the City area median income. The City will partner with various public and private non-
profit organizations to carry out this activity, including, but not limited to the Housing Authority of
the City of Palm Desert.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation:
Target Areas. This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas mapped in
Attachment A.
Blighted structures. Unoccupied homes, vacant for a period of 90 days that may be inhabitable
and require rehabilitation to improve sustainability and attractiveness of housing and
neighborhoods.
Eligible Properties. Blighted single-family homes that have been foreclosed upon, bank -owned
or real estate owned (REO) and certified as vacant for a period of 90 days. The City will give
priority to properties constructed after January 1, 2000; older dwellings are eligible if suitable for
renovation and if rehabilitation costs are reasonable. However, all properties must be post-1978
and must not be listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Places.
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Appraisals. The current market appraised value is the value of a foreclosed upon home or
residential property that is established through an appraisal made in conformity with the
appraisal requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act at 49 CFR 24.103.
Discount. Properties must be purchased at a minimum average discount rate of 15% below the
current market -appraised value.
Displacement. relocation. and acauisition. The relocation requirements of Title II and the
acquisition requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42. All
reasonable steps must be taken to minimize the displacement of persons as a result of activity
assisted with NSP Funds.
Environmental Review. The environmental effects of each activity carried out with NSP funds
must be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) and related authorities listed at 24 CFR Part 58. Projects may be required to
comply with Laws and Authorities of §58.5: Historic Preservation, Floodplain & Wetlands,
Coastal Zone, Aquifers, Endangered Species, Rivers, Air, Farmlands, HUD Environmental
Standards and Environmental Justice.
Rehabilitation Standards. Any NSP-assisted rehabilitation of a foreclosed -upon home or
residential property shall be to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws, codes, and
other requirements relating to housing safety, quality, and habitability, in order to sell, rent, or
redevelop such homes and properties. Under the Rebuild 2009 Program, rehabilitation will
strategically incorporate modern, green -building, and energy -efficiency improvements thereby
providing increased sustainability and attractiveness of housing and neighborhoods.
Labor Standards. Every contract for the rehabilitation of housing that includes 8 or more units
assisted with NSP funds must contain a provision requiring the payment of not less than the
wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the
Davis -Bacon Act. The Davis -Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors
performing on federal contracts (and contractors or subcontractors performing on federally
assisted contracts under the related Acts) in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics
not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, as determined by the Secretary of
Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the
area.
Rent:
a. Affordable Rents. The City of Palm Desert will adopt affordable rents as defined by
the California Health and Safety Code Section 50053 (b) (4) as the minimal compliance
with this standard. The maximum monthly allowances for utilities and services (excluding
telephone) will not exceed utility allowance set by the Housing Authority of the City of
Palm Desert.
b. Income Restrictions. Program will be limited to households whose incomes do not
exceed 120% area median income, adjusted by family size at the time of occupancy, for
the City of Palm Desert. The City will prioritize rental housing under this activity for
households earning less than fifty percent (50%) area median income.
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c. Terms of Affordability. HOME program standards at 24 CFR 92.252(e) provides that
the length of the affordability period per existing housing unit shall remain affordable for
a minimum of fifteen (15) years.
(9) Total Budget: The full acquisition, rehabilitation, and rental may be funded with NSP funds.
The City proposes to allocate a total of $0 of current NSP funds to the combined activities
including: Acquisition, rehabilitation, and rental of affordable units.
(10) Performance Measures. Approximately (0) units of housing will be acquired, rehabilitated,
and rented to households earning not more than 120% of the area median income. Priority will
be given to households earning less than fifty -percent (50%) of are median income.
(1) Activity Name: (NSP 3) Enhanced First -Time Home Buyer Program - $294,106
(2) Activity Type:
NSP eligible use:
Establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes
and residential properties, including such mechanisms as soft seconds, loan loss reserves, and
shared -equity loans for low and moderate income homebuyers.
CDBG eligible activity:
24 CFR 570.201 (n) direct homeownership assistance
(3) National Obiective: Funds will meet the national objective of benefiting low, moderate and
middle -income persons, as defined by NSP regulations (120% of area median income), by
providing direct homeownership assistance to households earning not more than 120% of the
area median income.
(4) Proiected Start Date: Execution of the NSP Agreement by HUD
(5) Proiected End Date: The project end date is July 30, 2013.
(6) Responsible Organization:
Janet Moore
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.0611
Fax: 760.341.6372
(7) Location Description: This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target
Areas mapped in Attachment A.
(8) Activity Description:
The City of Palm Desert will offer a financing mechanism to eligible first time home buyers in
their effort to directly acquire foreclosed, abandoned single family homes. The Enhanced First
Time Home Buyer Program provides down -payment assistance to low and moderate -income
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households that have not owned homes within a three-year period. The program is available for
households with an annual income that is no greater than 120% of the area median income as
published by HUD. The Enhanced FTHB Program provides 20% of the purchase price with a
15-year affordability period as 0%, "silent second" loan plus a rehabilitation component to
enhance the physical appearance of the home and remove all health and safety concerns as
listed in the Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The total amount of assistance for each home
will not exceed $75,000 (which includes both down payment assistance and rehab).
A variety of media will be used to inform the public and potential homebuyers of the homebuyer
assistance program. Brochures in English and Spanish will be distributed to businesses,
schools, and other public areas. The City will partner with community organizations,
employment centers, fair housing groups, lenders, and housing counseling agencies which will
be in the forefront of disseminating information about the Enhanced FTHB program.
The down payment assistance and rehabilitation costs will be funded with NSP funds.
Target Areas. This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas mapped in
Attachment A.
Bliahted structures. Unoccupied homes, vacant for a period of 90 days that may be require
minimal rehabilitation to improve sustainability and attractiveness of housing and
neighborhoods.
Eligible Properties. Blighted single-family homes that have been foreclosed upon, bank -owned
or real estate owned (REO) and certified as vacant for a period of 90 days. The City will give
priority to properties constructed after January 1, 2000; older dwellings are eligible if they are
suitable for renovation and if rehabilitation costs are reasonable. However, all properties must
be post-1978 and must not be listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic
Places.
Appraisals. The current market appraised value is the value of a foreclosed upon home or
residential property that is established through an appraisal made in conformity with the
appraisal requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act at 49 CFR 24.103 and completed within
60 days prior to an offer made for the property by a grantee, sub recipient, developer, or
individual homebuyer.
Discount. Properties must be purchased at a minimum average discount rate of 15% below the
current market -appraised value.
Displacement, relocation, and acquisition. The City will require that all homes be vacant for a
minimum period of ninety (90) days prior the purchase offer in an effort to avoid displacement
and relocation. Under this activity, the City will not directly acquire or demolish properties.
Environmental Review. The environmental effects of each activity carried out with NSP funds
must be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) and related authorities listed at 24 CFR Part 58. Projects may be required to
comply with Laws and Authorities of §58.5: Historic Preservation, Floodplain & Wetlands,
Coastal Zone, Aquifers, Endangered Species, Rivers, Air, Farmlands, HUD Environmental
Standards and Environmental Justice.
Rehabilitation Standards. Home acquisitions funded with this activity may also receive an
assistance to repair or rehabilitate the otherwise blighted conditions. NSP-assisted rehabilitation
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of a foreclosed -upon home or residential property shall be to the extent necessary to comply
with Housing Quality Standards.
Labor Standards: Federal Labor Standards and Davis Bacon wages will not be required by this
activity.
Income Restrictions. Homebuyer must be low, moderate, and middle income (LMMI)
households whose incomes are at or below 120% of the area median income, adjusted by
family size at the time of occupancy, for the City of Palm Desert.
Terms of Affordability. Homes shall be affordable for a minimum of fifteen (15) years.
Counseling. Each homebuyer must receive and complete at least 8 hours of homebuyer
counseling from a HUD -approved housing counseling agency before obtaining a mortgage loan.
The homebuyer will obtain a mortgage loan from a lender who agrees to comply with the bank
regulators' guidance for non-traditional mortgages.
(9) Total Budaet: The down payment and rehabilitation may be funded with NSP funds.
The City proposes to allocate $294,106 of NSP funds to this activity.
(10) Performance Measures: Approximately ten (10) units of housing will be acquired and/or
rehabilitated by households earning not more than 120% of the area median
(1) Activity Name: (NSP 4) Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Foreclosed, Vacant
Properties, or New Construction of Multi -Family Rental Projects - $0
(2) Activity Type:
NSP eligible use:
Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or
foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties.
Redevelop demolished or vacant properties
Establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes
and residential properties
CDBG eligible activity:
24 CFR 570.201 (a) acquisition and (b) disposition
24 CFR 570.202 rehabilitation and preservation activities for homes and other residential
properties
(3) National Objective: Funds will meet the national objective of benefiting very low income
persons, as defined by NSP regulations (50% of area median income), by providing rental
housing households earning not more than 50% of the area median income.
(4) Projected Start Date: Execution of the NSP Agreement by HUD
(5) Projected End Date: The project end date is July 30, 2013.
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(6) Responsible Organization:
Janet Moore
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.0611
Fax: 760.341.6372
(7) Location Description: This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target
Areas mapped in Attachment A.
(8) Activity Description:
The City of Palm Desert will meet its requirement to set aside at least twenty-five percent (25%)
of the NSP allocation to provide affordable housing to the population earning less than fifty
percent (50%) area median income. The City will partner with various public and private
development organizations to provide for the redevelopment or new construction of affordable
multi -family rental projects. The City will use and operate this allocation of NSP funds in a form
compatible with the use of HOME funds to the extent that NSP and HOME regulations do not
contradict.
All designated NSP units will be reserved and affordable to households earning less than 50%
of the area median income. The City will require and monitor a regulatory agreement ensure an
affordability period of at least fifty-five (55) years. NSP funds will be eligible for use in any
aspect of development including land acquisition, soft development costs, and hard construction
costs.
Target Areas. This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas mapped in
Attachment A.
Blighted structures. Unoccupied residential properties, vacant for a period of 90 days that may
be inhabitable and require rehabilitation to improve sustainability and attractiveness of housing
and neighborhoods. Vacant or demolished will also be included in the definition of blight.
Eligible Properties. Blighted multi -family residential that have been foreclosed upon, bankowned
or real estate owned (REO) and certified as vacant for a period of 90 days. Vacant or
demolished properties will also be eligible to the extent that those properties or developed as
affordable, multi -family, rental projects.
Appraisals. The current market appraised value is the value of a foreclosed upon home or
residential property that is established through an appraisal made in conformity with the
appraisal requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act at 49 CFR 24.103 and completed within
60 days prior to an offer made for the property by a grantee, sub recipient, developer, or
individual homebuyer.
Discount. Properties must be purchased at a minimum average discount rate of 15% below the
current market -appraised value.
Displacement. relocation, and acquisition. The relocation requirements of Title II and the
acquisition requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and Real Property
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Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42. All
reasonable steps must be taken to minimize the displacement of persons as a result of activity
assisted with NSP Funds.
Environmental Review. The environmental effects of each activity carried out with NSP funds
must be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) and related authorities listed at 24 CFR Part 58. Projects may be required to
comply with Laws and Authorities of §58.5: Historic Preservation, Floodplain & Wetlands,
Coastal Zone, Aquifers, Endangered Species, Rivers, Air, Farmlands, HUD Environmental
Standards and Environmental Justice.
Rehabilitation Standards. Any NSP-assisted rehabilitation of a foreclosed -upon home or
residential property shall be to the extent necessary to comply with applicable laws, codes, and
other requirements relating to housing safety, quality, and habitability, in order to construct or
redevelop properties. Construction or rehabilitation will strategically incorporate modern,
greenbuilding, and energy -efficiency improvements thereby providing increased sustainability
and attractiveness of housing and neighborhoods.
Labor Standards. Every contract for the rehabilitation of housing that includes 8 or more units
assisted with NSP funds must contain a provision requiring the payment of not less than the
wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the
Davis -Bacon Act. The Davis -Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors
performing on federal contracts (and contractors or subcontractors performing on federally
assisted contracts under the related Acts) in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics
not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, as determined by the Secretary of
Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the
area.
Affordable Rents. The City of Palm Desert will adopt affordable rents as defined by the
California Health and Safety Code Section 50053 (b) (2) as the minimal compliance with this
standard. The maximum monthly allowances for utilities and services (excluding telephone) will
not exceed utility allowance set by the Housing Authority of the City of Palm Desert.
Income Restrictions. Very low income households whose incomes are at or below 50% of the
area median income, adjusted by family size at the time of occupancy, for the City of Palm
Desert.
Terms of Affordability. The length of the affordability period shall be for minimum period of fifty-
five (55) years.
(9) Total Budaet. NSP funds will be eligible for use in any aspect of development including land
acquisition, soft development costs, and hard construction costs. The City proposes to allocate
$0 of current NSP funds to this activity.
(10) Performance Measures: Approximately 0 units of housing will be produced and made
available and affordable to households earning not more than 50% of the area median income.
(1) Activity Name: (NSP 5) Redevelopment of vacant or demolished properties, or the
redevelopment of acquired or demolished residential properties, for eligible public
facilities - $0
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(2) Activity Type:
NSP eligible use:
Acquire abandoned or foreclosed upon blighted residential properties, redevelop, and construct
public facilities; redevelop demolished or vacant properties for the construction of public facilities
or improvements.
CDBG eligible activity:
24 CFR 570.201 (a) acquisition, (b) disposition, and (c) public facilities
(3) National Objective: Funds will meet the national objective of benefiting low, moderate, and
middle -income persons, as defined by NSP regulations (120% of area median income).
(4) Proiected Start Date: Execution of the NSP Agreement by HUD
(5) Proiected End Date: The projected end date is July 30, 2013
(6) Responsible Organization:
Janet Moore
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.0611
Fax: 760.341.6372
(7) Location Description: This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas
mapped in Attachment A.
(8) Activity Description: (a) The City of Palm Desert will acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed or
abandoned single family homes that are blighted. The City will demolish and/or redevelop these
properties for eligible public facilities; (b) The City will redevelop demolished or vacant
properties for eligible public facilities.
All acquisitions, if applicable, will average at least 15% below the current market appraised
value as determined within sixty (60) days of the date of the purchase offer. Homes may be
purchased in bulk from a single seller.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation:
Target Areas. This activity will be limited to all of the designated NSP Target Areas mapped in
Attachment A.
Blighted structures. Unoccupied homes, vacant for a period of 90 days that may be inhabitable
and require rehabilitation to improve sustainability and attractiveness of housing and
neighborhoods.
Eligible Properties. (1) Blighted single-family homes that have been foreclosed upon and
certified as vacant for a period of 90 days, and certified as non -suitable for rehabilitation. (2)
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vacant or blighted non-residential properties acquired without NSP funds. All properties must
not be listed on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Places.
Appraisals. The current market appraised value is the value of a foreclosed upon home or
residential property that is established through an appraisal made in conformity with the
appraisal requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act at 49 CFR 24.103 and completed within
60 days prior to an offer made for the property by a grantee, sub recipient, developer, or
individual homebuyer.
Discount. Properties must be purchased at a minimum average discount rate of 15% below the
current market -appraised value.
Displacement. relocation, and acauisition. The relocation requirements of Title II and the
acquisition requirements of Title III of the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42. All
reasonable steps must be taken to minimize the displacement of persons as a result of activity
assisted with NSP Funds.
Environmental Review. The environmental effects of each activity carried out with NSP funds
must be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) and related authorities listed at 24 CFR Part 58. Projects may be required to
comply with Laws and Authorities of §58.5: Historic Preservation, Floodplain & Wetlands,
Coastal Zone, Aquifers, Endangered Species, Rivers, Air, Farmlands, HUD Environmental
Standards and Environmental Justice.
Rehabilitation Standards. Any NSP-assisted rehabilitation or redevelopment of a foreclosed -
upon home or residential property, or other vacant or blighted property, shall be to the extent
necessary to comply with applicable laws, codes, and other requirements relating to housing
safety, quality, and habitability, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties.
The rehabilitation will strategically incorporate modern, green -building, and energy -efficiency
improvements thereby providing increased sustainability and attractiveness of housing and
neighborhoods.
Labor Standards. Every contract for the rehabilitation of housing that includes eight (8) or more
units assisted with NSP funds must contain a provision requiring the payment of not less than
the wages prevailing in the locality, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the
Davis -Bacon Act. The Davis -Bacon Act requires that all contractors and subcontractors
performing on federal contracts (and contractors or subcontractors performing on federally
assisted contracts under the related Acts) in excess of $2,000 pay their laborers and mechanics
not less than the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits, as determined by the Secretary of
Labor, for corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on similar projects in the
area.
Resale: Not applicable for NSP-funded public facilities
(9) Total Budget: At this time, the City has not allocated any current NSP funds to this activity.
The acquisition, redevelopment, or construction of eligible public facilities may be funded with
NSP funds if approved by the City.
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(10) Performance Measures. Approximately (0) public facilities will be constructed to serve a
LMMI area with a HUD Risk Score of seven (7) or higher.
(1) Activity Name: (NSP 6) Administration $32,678
(2) Activity Type: (include NSP eligible use & CDBG eligible activity)
NSP — General Administration and Planning Activities
24 CFR 570.205 and 206.
(3) National Objective: Not applicable to NSP Administrative activities
(4) Proiected Start Date: Execution of the NSP Agreement by HUD
(5) Proiected End Date: Continued grant administration through June 2013.
(6) Responsible Organization:
Janet Moore
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760.346.0611
Fax: 760.341.6372
(7) Location Description: N/A
(8) Activity Description: This activity is grant administration which includes, but is not limited to,
the following activities: general management, oversight, coordination, public information,
reporting, evaluation, and indirect costs.
(9) Total Budget: Ten -percent (10%) of the NSP grant ($32,678) and ten -percent (10%) of
Program Income.
(10) Performance Measures: Performance measures not applicable to NSP administrative
activities.
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City of Palm Desert
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
One Year Plan
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF PALM DESERT
NSP TARGET AREA MAP
411
City of Palm Desert
County of Riverside
Foreclosure Risk
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Legend
C13 elm oes.rt 2000 Census Tract Spilt Stock Groups
H.gnways Foreclosure Risk Score
Streets
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City of Palm Desert
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
One Year Plan
ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF PALM DESERT
NSP FORECLOSURE DATA
Pre -foreclosure Auction Bank Owned Total
92260 485 167 461 1,113
92211 357 130 378 865
92261 - - -
Total 842 297 839 1,978
Source: RealtyTrac March 31, 2009
* State of California Dept. of Finance January 1, 2008 estimates (table E-5)
** Previous report September 12, 2008
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1 person
Household
23,300
1 person
Household
55,920
City of Palm Desert
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
One Year Plan
ATTACHMENT C
CITY OF PALM DESERT
NSP INCOME LIMITS
FY 2009 Income Limits for 50% of HUD Area Median Income
2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person
household Household Household Household household household
26,650 29,950 33,300 35,950 1 38,650 41,300
FY 2009 Income Limits for 120% of HUD Area Median Income
2 person
household
63,960
3 person
Household
71,880
4 person
Household
79,920
5 person
Household
86,280
6 person
household
92,760
7 person
household
99,120
8 person
household
43,950 1
8 person
household]
105,480
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City of Palm Desert
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
One Year Plan
ATTACHMENT D
CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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