Subject:
Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. dba Homeless Empowerment program for rehabilitation of its adult emergency shelter.
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Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement (Agreement) with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. dba Homeless Empowerment Program (HEP) for facility rehabilitation of its adult emergency shelter.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
One of the projects to be carried out under the County’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY18/19) is the funding of HEP for facility improvements. This Agreement will provide funding for the purchase and installation of backup generators at HEP’s adult emergency shelter, benefitting 800 homeless individuals.
The Agreement is effective for one (1) year, from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 with the Land Use Restriction expiring on September 30, 2025.
Background/Explanation
In accordance with the adopted Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, it is necessary to enter into a Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement with qualified agencies to allow for certain activities stated in the Annual Action Plan to be contractually delegated and specify the obligation of the agencies receiving funds in meeting Federal, State and County requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $70,000.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement is included in the County’s FY19 Tentative Budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
Homeless Emergency Project, Inc., dba Homeless Empowerment Program
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement
Property Location Map
Resolution 18-35