HomeMy WebLinkAboutR29130 - RFP Const. of For-Sale Affordable Resdtl ProjContract No. R29130
PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
("RFP") FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOR -SALE
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF
FOURTEEN (14) SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED SELF-HELP
UNITS
SUBMITTED BY: CATHERINE WALKER, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DATE: JUNE 25, 2009
CONTENTS: APPENDIX A (SITE MAP)
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, that the Agency Board authorize staff to issue a Request
for Proposals ("RFP") for the construction of a for -sale affordable residential
project consisting of fourteen (14) single-family detached self-help units.
Executive Summarv:
Approval of staff recommendation will allow the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency to
solicit Request for Proposals from qualified affordable housing developers for the
construction of a for -sale affordable residential project (`Project") consisting of fourteen
(14) single-family detached units that will be made available to first-time homebuyers of
very low income, through a Self -Help or Sweat Equity program. The site is located south
of the Falcon Crest and La Rocca Villas developments. The Agency's financial
participation will be limited to the land donation. There will be no additional Agency
financial assistance offered for the construction of the residential units.
Discussion:
The 14 self-help lots are part of a greater master -planned site which is inclusive of the
Hovely Garden Apartments, Falcon Crest, and the La Rocca Villas. The fourteen (14)
subdivided lots are located west of Cook Street and front Merle Street (APN Nos.
624-441-014 through 624-440-036) providing easy access to public transportation,
recreational facilities, commercial business districts, and schools. The fourteen (14)
detached single-family residential units will be a mix of three (3) or four (4) bedroom
homes of approximately 1,200 and 1,400 square feet, respectively.
Staff Report
Authorization to Advertise and Issue a Request for Proposals for Design of Country
Village Site
Page 2 of 2
June 25, 2009
The Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency identified the need for self-help housing
development in the Five -Year Implementation Plan, the Housing Cooperation
Agreement, and the most recent Housing Report. The lots were originally purchased
with monies from the Agency's low and moderate income housing fund (20% set -aside),
and the Project will be restricted to households whose incomes do not exceed very low
income based on the area median income for Riverside County.
The Housing Cooperation Agreement and the Housing Report obligate the Agency to
begin the process of identifying a qualified developer(s) to assist with the
implementation of the 14 homes within 180 days of the completion of the La Rocca
Villas and the Falcon Crest developments. The Agency initiated the process within the
established timeline for project implementation, and is now requesting authorization to
solicit proposals.
The Agency's financial participation will be limited to the land donation. There will be no
additional Agency financial assistance offered for the construction of the residential
units. However, the Agency in its absolute and sole discretion may consider homebuyer
assistance at such time that the homes are constructed. A parcel map of the site is
attached as Exhibit A.
Submitted By:
Catherine Walker
Senior Management Analyst
Department Head:
Dave Yrigo Director of Red./Housing
Joh l>(/I. Wohlmuth, Executive Director
Department Head:
Japet.M. Moore
Director of Housing
Approval:
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