HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08051997 - C131 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA C. I� 1
TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Richard J.Martinez,Executive Director
DATE: August 5, 1997
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
ANTIOCH FOR THE USE OF $75,000 OF THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to execute all forms necessary to
provide agreement with the City of Antioch for the use of$75,000 of the City's Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG) funds to continue operations of the Rental Rehabilitation Program in the City of Antioch for the 1997-98 Fiscal Year.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No funds from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa will be expended. Funding comes from the City of Antioch's
allocation of CDBG from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Rental Rehabilitation Program
operated by the Housing Authority will be expanded to serve Antioch's need to rehabilitate affordable rental housing for low-
income families. The$75,000 in CDBG funds will leverage approximately$50,000 more in private investment to repair
approximately five to seven rental housing units.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONBACKGROUND
There is a demonstrated need for decent affordable rental housing for lower income families countywide. Antioch's CDBG funding
allocation for the Rental Rehabilitation Program will leverage private investment to rehabilitate affordable rental housing by
providing financial incentives and technical assistance.
IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Fewer affordable and decent rental housing units will available to low income families in the City of Antioch. Neglect of
deteriorated housing leads to poor environments and a decreased tax base affecting the entire County.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE i
RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON ( 9 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
/UNANIMOUS (ABSENT SG ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED q�� S, j9 91
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY