HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08171999 - C212 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Robert McEwan,Executive Director
DATE. August 17,1999
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
ANTIOCH FOR THE USE OF $200,000 OF THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS IN THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
SPECIFIC REQLMEST(S)ORRECOMMMEND TIO S &BACKGROUND AND-YUS—TIFICATION
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$200,000 of the City's Community Development Block Grant Program
(CDBG)ffinds to continue operations of the Rental Rehabilitation Program in the City of Antioch for the 1999-20-00 Fiscal Year.
11. FINNAINCIAL 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 continue to serve Antioch's need to rehabilitate affordable rental housing for low-income
families.The$200,000 in CDBG funds will leverage approximately$175,000 more in private investment to repair approximately
IS to 20 rental housing units.
M. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND
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.
TV. 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 en-tire County,
CONTLNUED GN ATTACMIENT: --YES SIGNATURE
P" RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMM17117 EE
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VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS
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