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CC - (1) Discussion of the Project Homekey Program Round 2 Application for Motel Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Consideration of the Appropriation of Local Funds for Operation and Supportive Services; (2) If Desired, Adoption of a Resolution to Submit an Application for the Creation of 38 Interim Housing Units and 35 Permanent Supportive Housing Units; and (3) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: December 13, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Helen Chin/City Manager's Office
Tevis Barnes/Housing Division/Community Development
Phone Number: 310-253-6022
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (12/09/2021);
Department Approval: John M. Nachbar, City Manager (12/08/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the Project Homekey Program Round 2 Application for motel acquisition and rehabilitation and consider the appropriation of funds for operation and supportive services; (2) if desired, adopt a resolution to submit an application for the creation of 38 interim housing units and 35 permanent supportive housing units; and (3) direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
The Project Homekey Program Round 2 (Program) is a statewide program through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that offers a funding opportunity for cities, counties, and other public entities to develop a range of permanent or interim housing types for people experiencing homelessness.
A total of $1.45 billion is made available statewide for the Program. With the completion of the Motel Reuse Study, the Program is an opportunity for the City to take advantage of fundin...
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