Title
Request to Amend Agreement with UMOM New Day Center to Replace CDBG and CDBG-CV Funding with HOME-ARP Funding (Ordinance S-50574)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the funding of Contract 159053 with UMOM New Day Center from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement and Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CDBG-CV) with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (HOME-ARP) funds. Authorization is also requested for the City Controller to disburse all HOME-ARP funds for the life of this contract. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
On Nov. 16, 2022, the City Council approved entering into a contract with UMOM for the redesign, remodeling, and repurposing of an existing building on the UMOM campus.The project will expand the number of family shelter units, creating a total of 196 units on the campus. The City's grant funds addresses the rehabilitation expenditure needs.
CDBG and CDBG-CV funds were initially identified, however, the utilization of HOME-ARP balances the City’s federal resources to address homelessness. The change in funding will have no impact on the project’s budget of up to $2 million nor on its schedule, which is expected to begin in 2024. Payments may be made up to agreement limits, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will remain unchanged and will not exceed $2 million. HOME-ARP funding is available in the Housing Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. HOME-ARP is a federally funded program. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Nov. 16, 2022, the City Council approved entering into a contract with UMOM to expand family emergency shelter services through Ordinance S-49187.
Location
3333 E. Van Buren St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Housing and Neighborhood Services departments.