FROM:
Housing
SUBJECT:
Title
Acceptance of the County of San Bernardino Reimbursement Funds for Furnishings for Housing Program
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Accept the County of San Bernardino Reimbursement Funds in the amount not to exceed of $45,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to execute and transmit any documents necessary or desirable to ensure the City's timely receipt of the County of San Bernardino’s Reimbursement Funds.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Practice sound fiscal management by pursing grant opportunities.
• Provide a diverse range of housing types and levels of affordability while addressing homelessness in the community by promoting diverse range of housing projects and levels of affordability.
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by pursuing financial participation from county, state and federal governments.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana currently owns the three-unit multifamily property located 16000 Dorsey Ave (APN: 0232-191-10-0000) which has been identified as “graduate units” for the City’s Pathway to Housing program. “Graduate units” are designated for households that have significantly progressed in previous phases of their homelessness program and are ready for permanent supportive housing. In collaboration with River’s Edge, residents of these units will be provided wrap-around supportive services for program participants and their families.
To make this property ready for occupants, the City has identified a few items that need to be addressed: new fencing for occupant protection near rear parking, landscaping, and furniture. Many families going through homelessness do not have the resources to obtain the furniture necessary for their new homes. Furnishings will include beds, couches, appliances and other necessary items for families to immediately feel at home.
To assist with funding this project, the San Bernardino County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez has authorized reimbursement funds up to $45,000 to cover the cost of the fencing and furnishings. In order to receive these funds, the City must contribute 25% of the total project costs in match funding. To meet that obligation, the landscaping costs will be reimbursed through the City’s Community Block Grant (CDBG) and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, which is approximately 26% of the total project costs.
Line Item |
Cost |
Funding Source |
Fencing |
$18,385.27 |
County Reimbursement Funds |
Furniture |
$24,973.79 |
County Reimbursement Funds |
Landscaping |
$15,363.51 |
CDBG & PLHA |
Total |
$58,722.57 |
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item is $58,722.57 and the expenditure budget is included in the 2024-2025 budget in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund (Org 29730203), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Project 30200002-362-E), and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA Project 30200008-295-A). Funds in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00 are expected to be received in fiscal year 2025-2026 and will be recognized as revenue in 29730203-6450.
MOTION:
Approve Staff Recommendation.