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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HOUSING
AUTHORITY
CANDACE ANDERSEN, CHAIR
JOHN GIOIA
DIANE BURGIS, VICE CHAIR
KEN CARLSON
SHANELLE SCALES-PRESTON
CYNTHIA JORDAN
JOANN SEGURA
JOSEPH VILLARREAL, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, (925) 957-8001
1:00 PMTuesday, May 20, 2025
Rollcall
Commissioner John Gioia, Commissioner Candace Andersen,
Commissioner Diane Burgis, and Commissioner Shanelle
Scales-Preston
Present
1:00 P.M. Convene and call to order
Convened at 3:45 p.m. Adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
1.CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.14 on the following
agenda) – Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any
Commissioner. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with the
Discussion Items.
Motion:Carlson
BurgisSecond:
Commissioner Gioia, Commissioner Andersen,
Commissioner Burgis, Commissioner Scales-Preston,
Carlson, and Segura
Aye:
JordanAbsent:
Result:Passed
2.DISCUSSION ITEMS
D.1.ACCEPT the recommendation of the Las Deltas Main Campus Selection
Panel and Adopt Resolution No. 5270 authorizing the Executive Director to
enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the Community
Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Eden Housing to acquire,
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for appraised fair market value, the 11.38-acre former Las Deltas public
housing development main campus subject to approval by the Executive
Director and approval as to form by County Counsel.
Attachments:15. HACCC Board Presentation Las Deltas JV v2.pdf
15. BO-RES - Las Deltas Main Campus RFQ Selection - 5.20.25.docx
Motion:Gioia
Scales-PrestonSecond:
Commissioner Gioia, Commissioner Andersen, Commissioner
Burgis, Commissioner Scales-Preston, Carlson, and Segura
Aye:
JordanAbsent:
Result:Passed
D.2.CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 5271 authorizing the sale of
twenty-five scattered site buildings located on eighteen parcels from the
former Las Deltas public housing development at fair market value as
determined by a certified appraisal.
25-1891
Attachments:16. BO-RES - Las Deltas Scattered Site Market Sales - 5.20.25.docx
16. Las Deltas Scattered Site Market Rate Units for BO -
04.24.2025.pdf
16. PSA - Building 599-600 - 1725-1727 4th Street.pdf
Signed Resolution 5271
D.3 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes)
Written correspondence received from Emani Lewis outlining difficulties with the state of her
mothers residence under the voucher program (attached).
Public Comment 25-2076
Attachments:2025-05-20 HA PC Corres-Lewis.pdf
3.CONSENT ITEMS
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Burgis, seconded by Commissioner
Scales-Preston, to approve the Consent Agenda . The motion carried by the following
vote:
Commissioner Gioia, Commissioner Andersen, Commissioner
Burgis, Commissioner Scales-Preston, Carlson, and Segura
Aye:
JordanAbsent:
Result:Passed
C.2.ADOPT Amendments to the Administrative Plan of the Housing Choice
Voucher Program in response to HUD’s updates of Sections 102 And 104 of
the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016 and the
Violence Against Women Act. (No fiscal impact)
25-1868
Attachments:HCV Admin Plan - Summary of Changes 5.20.2025.pdf
C.3.ADOPT Resolution No. 5269, certifying the results for the Section 8 25-1889
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Management Assessment Plan , subject to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) confirmatory review, for the Housing
Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the period from April 1, 2024,
to March 31, 2025.
Attachments:14. BO-SEMAP Resolution FYE 3-31-25.docx
14. Certification Form 52648 (HUD).pdf
14. SEMAP Certification Indicator 8 with 23 and 24 PS Notices.pdf
Signed Resolution 5269
Signed SEMAP
approved
C.4.ADOPT amendments to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
for the Public Housing Program in response to HUD’s updates of Sections
102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of
2016 and the Violence Against Women’s Act. (No fiscal impact)
25-1869
Attachments:13. ACOP - Summary of Changes May 2025.docx
approved
C.5.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to amend the Housing
Authority’s procurement policy to increase the administrative approval
threshold for petty cash, micro purchases, and small purchases. (No fiscal
impact)
25-1725
approved
C.6.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing
Authority of the County of Contra Costa, or designee, to execute a contract
with the City of Pittsburg in an amount not to exceed $189,000 to provide
the Housing Authority’s El Pueblo public housing development with
additional law enforcement services for the period July 1, 2024 through June
30, 2025. (100% HUD)
25-1854
approved
C.7.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing
Authority of the County of Contra Costa, or designee, to execute a contract
with the City of Pittsburg in an amount not to exceed $198,450 to provide
the Housing Authority’s El Pueblo public housing development with
additional law enforcement services for the period July 1, 2025 through June
30, 2026. (100% HUD)
25-1855
approved
C.8.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing
Authority of the County of Contra Costa, or designee, to execute a contract
with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department in an amount not to
exceed $275,000 to provide the Housing Authority’s Bayo Vista public
housing development with additional law enforcement services for the
period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% HUD)
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approved
C.9.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing
Authority of the County of Contra Costa, or his designee, to execute a
twelve-month contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department to
provide the Housing Authority’s Bayo Vista public housing development
with additional law enforcement services for the period beginning July 1,
2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $279,000.
(100% HUD)
25-1857
approved
C.10
.
APPROVE plans, specifications, and design to rehabilitate three
fire-damaged units located in the Elder Winds Public Housing Development
at 2100 Buchanan Road, in Antioch, CA; AWARD and AUTHORIZE the
Housing Authority Executive Director to execute a construction contract
with A&R Construction in the amount of $208,001 and to approve
construction change orders, as needed, up to a maximum total of 10% in
addition to the contract award amount; and APPROVE related actions
necessary for administration of the project. (100% HUD)
25-1858
approved
C.11
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to
execute a contract with Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide secure entry systems for vacant
public housing units/buildings for the period June 2, 2025 to June 2, 2026,
and to exercise up to four annual options to renew at the same annual rate to
a maximum of $1,000,000 through June 2, 2029. (100% HUD)
25-1865
approved
C.12
.
APPROVE plans, specifications, and design for the Security Camera
Project, El Pueblo (Pittsburg) & Casa de Serena (Bay Point); AWARD and
AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to prepare and
execute a construction contract with Scheer Security Alarm Systems, Inc ., in
an amount not to exceed $224,370 and to approve construction change
orders, as needed, up to a maximum total of 10% in addition to the contract
award amount; and APPROVE related actions necessary to administer the
project. (100% HUD)
25-1867
approved
C.13
.
ACCEPT a report from the Executive Director regarding new income limits
effective April 1, 2025, for assisted programs operated by HACCC. (100%
HUD)
25-1845
approved
C.14
.
RECEIVE the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa’s
investment report for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. (No fiscal impact)
25-1844
Attachments:3. Investment Report for Board- Qtr 03-31-25.pdf
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approved
4.ADJOURN
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1890 Name:
Status:Type:Discussion Item Agenda Ready
File created:In control:5/12/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025
Title:ACCEPT the recommendation of the Las Deltas Main Campus Selection Panel and Adopt Resolution
No. 5270 authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA)
with the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Eden Housing to acquire, for
appraised fair market value, the 11.38-acre former Las Deltas public housing development main
campus subject to approval by the Executive Director and approval as to form by County Counsel.
Attachments:1. 15. HACCC Board Presentation Las Deltas JV v2.pdf, 2. 15. BO-RES - Las Deltas Main Campus
RFQ Selection - 5.20.25.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
accepted the reportHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass 6:0
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAS DELTAS MAIN CAMPUS SELECTION
PANEL AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 5270 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT (ENA) WITH THE COMMUNITY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CHDC) AND EDEN HOUSING TO ACQUIRE, FOR
APPRAISED FAIR MARKET VALUE, THE 11.38-ACRE FORMER LAS DELTAS PUBLIC HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT MAIN CAMPUS.
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Accept the recommendation of the Las Deltas Main Campus Selection Panel and Adopt Resolution No. 5270
authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with the
Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) and Eden Housing to acquire, for appraised fair
market value, the 11.38-acre former Las Deltas public housing development main campus subject to approval
by the Executive Director and approval as to form by County Counsel.
BACKGROUND:
On December 17, 2013, the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved submission of two Rental
Assistance Demonstration (RAD) applications for the conversion of 90 vacant public housing units at Las
Deltas in North Richmond to RAD project-based voucher (PBV) units that could be used to fund development
of affordable housing throughout the County. On March 30, 2015, HUD approved these two applications.
When staff submitted HACCC's RAD application in December 2013, the intention was to also submit a Section
18 Demolition/Disposition (Section 18) application to HUD for the remaining, occupied units at Las Deltas.
The primary advantage of a Section 18 application was that it provided a better long-term subsidy stream than
the RAD program did. The disadvantages were that HUD had made it very difficult to get a Section 18
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application approved, the funding for replacement vouchers under such an application were shrinking (meaning
we may not have gotten any) and HUD did not provide replacement funding for vacant units under a Section 18
application.
In discussions with HUD and others it became clear that it would be difficult to get a Section 18 application
approved for Las Deltas and HACCC's best option was to submit a RAD application for the remaining 124
units at Las Deltas in order to maximize the chances that the entire property can be converted to project-based
assistance that can be used to develop replacement housing elsewhere. As a result, on August 18, 2015, the
Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa authorized the submission of
two more RAD applications to HUD that would increase HACCC's previously approved applications for 90
vacant units to include all 214 units at Las Deltas in North Richmond.
On August 16, 2016, HUD approved the additional two applications for the remaining units to be converted
under the RAD program. In an effort to replace the units that would be lost at the Property, HACCC committed
214 units of RAD project-based voucher funding to non-profit housing developers in October of 2015 to 14
properties across Contra Costa County. Unfortunately, the rents associated with the RAD assistance would not
be sufficient to support the debt service these properties would incur as part of the RAD rehabilitation process
and HACCC had to commit additional regular project-based vouchers to these projects.
Three of the 14 projects withdrew from consideration leaving 107 units of RAD assistance unallocated to
replacement projects. HACCC has been exploring other projects that may be able to utilize these 107 RAD
vouchers but, to date, no entity has shown interest in the assistance. HACCC approached HUD with the
possibility to pursue Demolition and Disposition for the unassigned units and HUD indicated that they were
amenable to re-visiting such an application for this property.
In June of 2019, HACCC submitted an application to HUD’s Special Application Center for Demolition and
Disposition of 107 units at Las Deltas. HUD approved this application in October of 2019 and initiated a
concerted effort to sell the units at Las Deltas. HACCC developed a plan to carry out the demolition and
disposition in three phases. The first phase was the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for non-
profit developers to purchase up to four scattered-site properties for a $1. Phase 2 would entail the marketing of
the remaining scattered properties for sale at Fair Market Value. This phase is currently in motion and being
prepared for mass distribution. Phase 3 would be the issuance of a request for qualifications for the selection of
a Master Developer to acquire and redevelop the 11.38 acres that make up the main campus of the property that
sits vacant today.
Phase 1 was completed in August of 2023. Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond
(CHDC), Richmond Community Foundation (RCF), RichmondLAND (RL) and Richmond Neighborhood
Housing Services (RNHS) were selected and given the opportunity to purchase four properties each. This phase
is at various points of closing all sales transactions and one has even started rehabilitation of the units.
The marketing of the remaining scattered site properties is on-going and we are in the process of securing
appraisals to establish the Fair Market Value sales price for the units. These sales will be on-going until all 25
remaining properties are sold. Each sale will be brought before the Board for approval in the coming months.
On November 4, 2024, HACCC released a Developer Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the main campus
site acquisition and redevelopment.. It was open for 90 days and closed on February 4, 2025. Three proposals
were submitted but only 2 were responsive to the RFQ and moved through the evaluation process. The one
proposal was a partnership between the Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond
and Eden Housing, Inc. and the other proposal was a partnership between Satellite Affordable Housing
Associates and Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services.
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A panel consisting of community resident leaders, development experts, a member of Supervisor Gioia’s office
and HACCC staff convened to evaluate the proposals and conduct a follow up interview session with the two
applicants. Each panelist scored the proposals separately and discussed their results collectively with the panel
to arrive at the group’s final score for each of the applicants. Three separate scoring rounds were undertaken.
The first round was based exclusively on the proposals submitted. The second round of scoring was conducted
after interviews were conducted with the bidders to clarify items from their proposals. Bidders were invited to
submit their Best and Final proposal after the interviews for final review. The third and final round of scoring
was based on a comprehensive review of the proposal, the interviews and the bidders’ Best and Final proposals
submitted after the round of interviews.
Each proposal was scored on 8 separate factors including experience, project plan, community partnerships,
community engagement and marketing strategy, financial strength, acquisition plan, community goals and unit
count. All panelist’s scores were averaged across each category and overall and a total proposal score was
arrived at. The overall score is as follows:
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE
SCORES
Bidder CHDC/Eden SAHA/RNHS
AVERAGE 76.0 70.8
CHDC plans to build 125 homeownership units targeted to families between 80 and 120% of area median
income (AMI). These proposed units are all over 2,000 square feet. Additionally, CHDC and Eden will partner
to develop 115 rental units for seniors with household incomes at or below 60% of AMI. This part of the
proposal will take the form of a low-rise apartment building.
HACCC endeavors to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with CHDC and Eden that will be
brought to HUD and this Board for approval prior to transferring the property to them. The ENA will address
the terms of the purchase price, timeline of the development activity and the required commitments of the
developer as a condition of winning the bid to purchase and develop the former Las Deltas property. Should
consensus not be reached with the selected developer on an ENA, HACCC may choose to negotiate with the
other development party or re-open the bidding process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Based on existing appraisals, HACCC will receive approximately $5,500,000 for the sale of the main campus.
Closing costs and realtor fees will be paid from these funds. Final proceeds may change in response to market
fluctuations and buyer response. All proceeds will be used for affordable housing purposes.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve the Executive Director to enter into an Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with CHDC and Eden to acquire, for appraised fair market value, the 11.38 acre
former Las Deltas public housing development main campus, HACCC shall have to reopen the selection
process to find a new developer and further delay the transfer of the property to a new owner in order for
further development activity to continue for both this site and for HACCC’s public housing properties.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
LAS DELTAS REDEVELOPMENT
Presented by
Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
May 2025
Was 214 units
of family public
housing
134-unit main
campus, 11.38
acres
[demolished]
80 scattered
site units (38
duplexes, 4
single family
homes), 7.69
acres
3-STEP LAND SALE PROCESS
Main Campus
Fair Value Sale or Lease
RFQ
2025
Remaining Scattered Sites
Fair Market Value Sales
Realtor
2025
16 Scattered Sites
Below Market Value ($1) Sales
RFQ
2023-2024
BELOW MARKET HOMEOWNERSHIP SALES
Community Housing Development
Corporation of North Richmond
Converting 4-5 duplexes into
family-sized (3-4BR)single family
homes, layered with their
counseling and down payment
assistance programs
Richmond Community Foundation
Rehabilitating 3 single family
homes and 1-2 duplexes into for-
sale Advanced Electric Homes
Richmond LAND
Transforming 5 duplexes into
a 20+ unit tiny home (400 sq
ft) Eco-Village, stewarded by
their Community Land Trust
Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services
Rehabilitating 4 duplexes for a total
of 8 units, using their Restoring
Neighborhoods funding model
NOV
2024
FEB
2025
MAIN CAMPUS
RFQ RELEASED
PROPOSALS
DUE
JUNE
2025
NEGOTIATIONS
WITH LEAD
DEVELOPER
MAY
2025
BOARD
APPROVAL
FEB -
APR
2025
EVALUATION
PROCESS
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
MAIN CAMPUS
CHDC
Founded in Richmond in 1990
Full-service housing development
corporation
A BIPOC-led community services
provider with property management
and lender affiliates
Developed, co-developed, or acquired
961 affordable housing units in
Richmond
HKIT
Founded in Richmond in 1948,
operating in Oakland since 2000
Full planning, architecture, and interior
design services
Focused on design of affordable
housing, senior living, and education
facilities
Designed over 10,000 units of
affordable housing
EDEN
Founded in Hayward in 1968
Developing, owning, managing, and
servicing affordable housing
developments
163 properties owned or managed
12,600+ affordable units developed,
acquired, or rehabilitated
Selected Development Team Organization
•A new, infill community with strong
connections to the existing
neighborhoods on three sides
•Street connections aligned with existing
roadway grid
•Scale of lots compatible with neighboring
homes, restoring the existing urban fabric
•240 homes for estimated 700
residents:
o 125 individual for-sale homes
o 115 affordable apartments for low -
income seniors
Wildcat Creek
& Trail
Two-story residences
One- and two-
story residences
Overview
Proposed Master Plan
PHASE 1A: 26 Homeownership Homes
Construction Start 1st Quarter 2027
Construction End 2nd Quarter 2028
Full occupancy 4th Quarter 2028
PHASE 2: 24 Homeownership Homes
Construction Start 2nd Quarter 2028
Construction End 3rd Quarter 2029
Full occupancy 4th Quarter 2029
PHASE 4: 25 Homeownership Homes
Construction Start 2nd Quarter 2031
Construction End 3rd Quarter 2032
Full occupancy 4th Quarter 2032
PHASE 5: Park
Construction Start 3rd Quarter 2032
Construction End 1st Quarter 2034
PHASE 3: 26 Homeownership Homes
Construction Start 3rd Quarter 2029
Construction End 4th Quarter 2030
Full occupancy 1st Quarter 2031
PHASE 5: 24 Homeownership Homes
Construction Start 3rd Quarter 2032
Construction End 4th Quarter 2033
Full occupancy 1st Quarter 2034
Planning Entitlements: 1st Quarter 2026
Phase 1B: 115 Senior Rentals
Construction Start 2nd Quarter 2028
Construction End 4th Quarter 2029
Full occupancy 1st Quarter 2030
•2.12 Acres in Phase 1 are dedicated to the development of a
three-story senior apartment community. A total of 115 units
can be built at once in a single phase, or in two separate
phases.
•One-bedroom units approximately 600 s.f. each with
accessible/adaptable bathrooms and kitchens.
•Amenity spaces include shared laundry, fitness, common
rooms and gathering spaces. Management and resident
services offices are in each building.
•A large interior courtyard space provides space for gathering
and recreation.
•To the west is a surface parking lot providing 44 parking stalls,
or .38 stalls / unit.
Affordable Senior Rental
•Each phase of the master plan development includes 24-26
lots for the development of single-family dwellings.
•The units are built in pairs of 2BR and 3BR homes with
attached garages and 5’ clear space on either side.
•Each lot provides space for 2 parking stalls (one in garage,
one in driveway), plus private backyard space.
For Sale Homes
The core of the Las Deltas neighborhood is the
central park with recreation center. This provides
.44 acres of open space with recreation amenities
including play areas for all ages and abilities, seating
and picnic areas.
A 12,525 s.f. Recreation Center provides space for
activities and classes, along with an indoor
gymnasium. Additional angled street parking is
proposed along the east and west sides of the park.
Wildcat Creek to the north of the master plan area
provides natural watershed and habitat. The
development maintains a natural buffer between the
residential lots and the riparian zone. This zone
could include community garden areas and
gathering spaces. A pedestrian connection to trails
along Wildcat Creek is also possible.
Central Park, Recreation Center, & Wildcat Creek
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1891 Name:
Status:Type:Discussion Item Agenda Ready
File created:In control:5/12/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025
Title:CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 5271 authorizing the sale of twenty-five scattered site buildings
located on eighteen parcels from the former Las Deltas public housing development at fair market
value as determined by a certified appraisal.
Attachments:1. 16. BO-RES - Las Deltas Scattered Site Market Sales - 5.20.25.pdf, 2. 16. Las Deltas Scattered
Site Market Rate Units for BO - 04.24.2025.pdf, 3. 16. PSA - Building 599-600 - 1725-1727 4th
Street.pdf, 4. Signed Resolution 5271
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF TWENTY-FIVE SCATTERED SITE BUILDINGS LOCATED
ON EIGHTEEN PARCELS FROM THE FORMER LAS DELTAS PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT
FAIR MARKET VALUE AS DETERMINED BY A CERTIFIED APPRAISAL
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt Resolution No. 5271 authorizing the sale of twenty-five scattered site buildings located on eighteen
parcels from the former Las Deltas public housing development at fair market value as determined by a
certified appraisal.
BACKGROUND:
The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC), in collaboration with both the HUD Office of
Recapitalization (RECAP) and the HUD Special Application Center (SAC) agreed on a process to demolish
and dispose of the Las Deltas Public Housing development through the combined use of Rental Assistance
Demonstration Program (RAD) and Section 18 Demolition and Disposition.
HACCC requested, and HUD approved, the removal of the Declarations of Trust on the properties that make up
the entire site. In addition, HUD approved the recording of a new Declaration of Restrictive Covenant (DRC)
on all the units and parcels at Las Deltas. A copy of the DRC is included with the Purchase and Sale Agreement
attached herein. The DRC required that any scattered sites sold at market rate would need to be substantiated by
a certified appraisal and would no longer be subject to the restrictive covenants. The proceeds of the sale
would be required to be used for affordable housing purposes, primarily the preservation of development of
new affordable housing tied to HACCC’s remaining public housing portfolio.
The sale of Las Deltas was earmarked to give preference to former residents of Las Deltas as the Tier 1 group
and residents of, or people working in, North Richmond as the Tier 2 group. Tier 3 would be all other interested
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buyers.
This Board approved the sale and disposition of seventeen buildings at below market rates on September 12,
2023, to four non-profit housing developers who are refurbishing the units and will then sell them to former Las
Deltas residents and residents of North Richmond with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income.
This was the first phase of the disposition plan for Las Deltas.
The second phase focused on the sale of the main campus property to a developer(s) who could build a mix of
rental and homeownership units at both affordable and market rates. The Board is considering that selection in
another item at today’s meeting.
The third phase, covered in this Board order, is to sell the remaining twenty-five buildings on eighteen parcels
at Fair Market Value (FMV) based on a certified market appraisal, as required by HUD. HACCC began this
phase in March of this year. A certified appraiser was hired to complete market appraisals for these properties
which HACCC will use to begin marketing the parcels to the former residents of Las Deltas before proceeding
with members of the North Richmond community.
Pursuant to the DRC, we are required to secure HUD approval on a unit-by-unit basis for the FMV sales.
Moreover, as custodians of HACCC’s assets, this Board must approve the sale of the properties as well. This
action seeks to secure blanket approval by this Board authorizing the Executive Director to proceed with
submission of each sale to HUD, as required by the DRC, as they are presented to HACCC by our realtor. In
doing so, it provides HACCC and the buyers with an expedited approval process so that the sale is not
jeopardized or the buyer becomes discouraged.
The first FMV offer has been received. The offer is for Building 599-600: 1725 - 1727 Fourth Street,
Richmond, CA listed as items 146 and 147 in the exhibit to the DRC attached to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement.
This offer is included in our request today along with the remaining Las Deltas properties to be sold. These
properties are outlined in attachments to this Board Order.
Staff also submitted a request to HUD on April 24, 2025 for the approval to sell Building 599-600: 1725 - 1727
Fourth Street, Richmond, CA at FMV.
If the Board approves this board action, the buyer will be able to purchase the property and the restrictive
covenant shall be removed from the parcel. In addition, the Executive Director shall be authorized to proceed
with future offers without having to come back to this Board, ensuring a speedier close that is less likely to
jeopardize any sales.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Based on existing appraisals, HACCC will receive approximately $7,500,000 for the sale of the twenty-five
properties on the eighteen parcels for sale. Closing costs and realtor fees will be paid from these funds. Final
proceeds may change in response to market fluctuations and buyer response.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not authorize the sale at FMV, as determined by a certified appraisal, of the remaining twenty-
five scattered site buildings on eighteen parcels from the former Las Deltas public housing development,
HACCC will not be able to proceed with the disposition plan for the former Las Deltas scattered site properties
and will continue to incur the costs associated with maintaining these empty units. HACCC may also face
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Las Deltas Scattered-Site Units For Sale
Count BR
Size
Unit
Number
Entrance
Number APN #Site Sq. Ft Address Building Type No. of Units
in Building
APPRAISED
VALUE
3 584 1 409-052-009 3750 1520 First Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 585 2 409-052-009 3750 1518 First Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 588 1 409-200-016 3750 1740 First Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 589 2 409-200-016 3750 1710 First Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 592 1 409-191-009 5013 317 Silver Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 593 2 409-191-009 5013 325 Silver Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 595 2 409-251-022 3750 1840 Truman Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 596 1 409-251-022 3750 1844 Truman Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 599 2 409-162-018 3750 1727 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 600 1 409-162-018 3750 1725 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
6 4 603 1 409-142-005 4259.8 1649 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Single Family 1
4 604 1 409-142-005 4259.8 1643 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 605 2 409-142-005 4259.8 1639 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 606 1 409-142-005 4259.8 1623 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 607 2 409-142-005 4259.8 1619 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
1 609 1 409-152-007 3750 525 Silver Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
1 610 2 409-152-007 3750 1711 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 614 1 409-151-005 4991.5 1741 Sixth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 615 2 409-151-005 4991.5 1737 Sixth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 622 1 409-060-009 4932.5 1601 Second Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 623 2 409-060-009 4932.5 1605 Second Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
4 624 1 409-182-002 5682.5 220 Silver Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
4 625 2 409-182-002 5682.5 218 Silver Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 626 1 409-191-001 3803.5 308 Market Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 627 2 409-191-001 3803.5 1748 Third Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 628 1 409-191-001 3803.5 322 Market Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 629 2 409-191-001 3803.5 320 Market Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
$500,000
$340,000
$370,000
$240,000
$400,000
Market Rate Sales
2
29
11
12
10
13
14
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
5
7
8
$350,000
$350,000
$370,000
$350,000
$350,000
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Las Deltas Scattered-Site Units For Sale
Count BR
Size
Unit
Number
Entrance
Number APN #Site Sq. Ft Address Building Type No. of Units
in Building
APPRAISED
VALUE
1 2 $350,000
3 634 1 409-252-008 4023.44 315 Verde Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 635 2 409-252-008 4023.44 317 Verde Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
4 636 1 409-171-015 5278.5 1624 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 637 2 409-171-015 5278.5 1622 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 638 1 409-100-004 4214.66 1542 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 639 2 409-100-004 4214.66 1540 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 640 1 409-100-004 4214.66 1534 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 641 2 409-100-004 4214.66 1532 Fourth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 642 1 409-100-004 4214.66 1539 Fifth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 643 2 409-100-004 4214.66 1541 Fifth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
4 652 1 409-281-001 4375.5 1844 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
4 653 2 409-281-001 4375.5 542 Verde Avenue, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 654 1 409-281-001 4375.5 1842 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 655 2 409-281-001 4375.5 1840 Giaramita Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 660 1 409-141-006 3750 1639 Sixth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 661 2 409-141-006 3750 1641 Sixth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 670 1 409-131-003 5000 1724 Sixth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 671 2 409-131-003 5000 1722 Sixth Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 672 1 409-282-005 3739.5 1817 Seventh Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 673 2 409-282-005 3739.5 1819 Seventh Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 674 1 409-282-005 3739.5 1829 Seventh Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
3 675 2 409-282-005 3739.5 1827 Seventh Street, Richmond, CA Semi Detached
$530,000
$460,000
$350,000
$300,000
$350,000
$350,000
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
24
25
22
23
20
21
19
15
17
18
16 2
2
2
2
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AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS (“Agreement”) is made this day of_____________, 2025(“Agreement Date”) by and
among _______________________________________________("Buyer”), and the HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, A PUBLIC BODY, CORPORATE
AND POLITIC, (“Seller”. (Buyer and Seller are collectively referred to as “Parties”).
R E C I T A L S:
A. Seller is the owner of that certain real property commonly known as 1727 & 1725 Fourth Street,
Richmond, CA 94801, located in unincorporated County of Contra Costa, State of California Assessor Parcel
No. 409-162-018-9 more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated
herein (“Property”).
B. The Property was acquired by Seller with assistance provided by the United State Department of
Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and was previously used for public housing purposes.
C. The Seller has obtained approval from HUD to dispose of the Property subject to certain terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
D. The Property is currently subject to that certain Rental Assistance Demonstration Transfer of
Assistance/Demolition and/or Disposition Restrictive Covenants dated July 9, 2020, and recorded against the
Property on July 30, 2020, as Instrument 202-0156869 (“Declaration of Restrictions”), a copy of which is
attached as Exhibit B hereto. Prior to sale of the Property, Seller must obtain consent from HUD to remove
the Declaration of Restrictions.
E. Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to buy the Property subject to the terms of this Agreement
and the Declaration of Restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, Parties hereto agree as
follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1.PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY. Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, and Seller agrees to
sell to Buyer the Property upon the terms and conditions in this Agreement, contingent upon completion
of Buyer’s Due Diligence as specified in Section 7.1, to the Buyer’s satisfaction and contingent on Seller
obtaining approval for the sale from the Seller’s Board of Commissioners, and written approval for the
sale of the Property to the Buyer from HUD including approval of the Purchase Price (as defined below)
and approval for the removal of the Declaration of Restrictions.
2.EFFECTIVE DATE; OPENING OF ESCROW.
2.1. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be deemed effective upon execution of the Agreement by Seller
and Buyer.
2.2. Opening of Escrow. No later than ten (10) days after the Agreement Date, the Parties shall open an
escrow (“Escrow”) with Escrow Holder at the address set forth in Section 16 by causing an executed
copy of this Agreement to be deposited with Escrow Holder (“Opening of Escrow”).
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3. PURCHASE PRICE.
3.1. Purchase Price. Buyer shall provide the following consideration to Seller for the acquisition of the
Property: (i) payment of the greater of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($350,000.00) or the appraised value of the Property as determined by an appraisal to be conducted
by a certified appraiser representing the Seller and approved by HUD (“Purchase Price”). The Buyer
acknowledges that under the terms of the approval received from HUD to dispose of the Property, the
Seller is required to dispose of the Property for fair market value and the fair market value as
determined by an appraisal is subject to the approval of HUD. In lieu of HACCC certified appraisal,
Buyer may substitute a lender-commissioner certified appraisal.
3.2. Payment of Purchase Price.
Deposit. Not later than the date that is ten (10) days after the date upon which Buyer and Seller have
both executed and delivered this Agreement as indicated by the dates set forth next to their signatures
(the "Execution Date"), Buyer shall deposit into Escrow the sum of (5% of purchase price)
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($17,500.00) (which amount, together
with any and all interest and dividends earned thereon, shall hereinafter be referred to as the
"Deposit"). Escrow Holder shall hold the Deposit in a non -commingled trust account and shall invest
the Deposit in insured money market accounts, certificates of deposit, United States Treasury Bills or
such other instruments as Buyer may instruct from time to time. In the event of the consummation of
the purchase and sale of the Property as contemplated hereunder, the Deposit shall be paid to Seller
at the "Closing" (as defined in Section 5.1) and credited against the Purchase Price.
Buyer shall make a payment equal to the Purchase Price minus the Deposit and any other payments
as required by this Agreement, in accordance with instructions provided by the Escrow Holder in
accordance with Section 4.2 below.
3.3. Independent Consideration. Within ten (10) days after the Agreement Date, Buyer shall pay the
Seller the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100) (the "Independent Consideration"). The
Independent Consideration shall be non-refundable to the Buyer, and shall not be credited towards
the payment of the Purchase Price. The Independent Consideration shall constitute separate,
independent, and good and valuable consideration provide d by the Buyer to the Seller for the rights
extended to the Buyer under this Agreement.
4. FUNDS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM BUYER AND SELLER .
4.1. Seller. Seller agrees that at least one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date, Seller will deposit
with Escrow Holder such funds and other items and instruments (executed and acknowledged, if
appropriate) as may be necessary in order for the Escrow Holder to comply with this Agreement ,
including without limitation:
a. Executed and acknowledged grant deed (“Grant Deed”) in form acceptable to Seller, Buyer,
and the Escrow Holder which deed shall be subject to any lien of real estate taxes and
assessments which are not yet delinquent, easements and rights of way for utilities, conditions
which would be identified by an inspection of the Property, and exceptions to title approved by
Buyer (collectively the "Permitted Exceptions").
b. A Non-Foreign Affidavit as required by federal law.
c. Such funds and other items and instruments as may be necessary in order for Escrow Holder to
comply with this Agreement.
4.2. Buyer. Buyer agrees that at least one (1) business day prior to the Closing Date, Buyer will deposit
with Escrow Holder the remainder of the Purchase Price, all additional funds and/or documents
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(executed and acknowledged, if appropriate) which are necessary to comply with the terms of this
Agreement, including without limitation:
a. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Statement completed in the manner required in Contra
Costa County.
b. Such funds and other items and instruments as may be necessary in order for Escrow Holder to
comply with this Agreement.
4.3. Good Funds. All funds deposited in Escrow shall be in “good funds” which means a wire transfer
of funds, cashier's or certified check drawn on or issued by the offices of a financial institution located
in the United States.
5. CLOSING DATE; TIME IS OF ESSENCE.
5.1. Closing Date. Escrow shall close upon satisfaction of both Buyer’s Conditions Precedent (as defined
in Section 8.1) and Seller’s Conditions Precedent (as defined in Section 8.2), but, in no event, later
one hundred twenty (120) days after the Opening of Escrow (“Closing Date”) unless otherwise
extended in writing signed by both Parties. The terms “Close of Escrow” and/or “Closing” are used
herein to mean the time Grant Deed is filed for recording by the Escrow Holder in the Office of the
Contra Costa County Recorder.
5.2. Possession. Upon the Close of Escrow, Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Buyer.
5.3. Time is of Essence. Buyer and Seller specifically agree that time is of the essence under this
Agreement.
5.4. Extensions. Seller’s Executive Director or designee (who has been designated in writing by the
Executive Director) shall, in his or her sole and exclusive discretion, on behalf of Seller, have the
authority to approve written requests for extending any deadline under this Agreement. All extensions
shall be in writing and signed by the Executive Director or designee.
6. TITLE POLICY.
6.1. Title Policy. At the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall receive an ALTA non-extended owner’s policy of
title insurance (“Buyers Title Policy”) issued by Escrow Holder insuring title to the Property vested
in Buyer with coverage in the amount requested by Buyer. Any title exceptions, other than the
Permitted Exceptions, shall be subject to the mutual approval of Buyer and Seller, and if not approved
Buyer or Seller may terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be returned to the
Buyer and the Parties shall have no further obligations under this Agreement except for those
obligations that specifically survive termination. The cost of the Title Policy shall be paid by Buyer
and the Buyer shall be obligated to pay for any endorsements or an extended coverage policy. Buyer
may elect to have an ALTA extended owner’s policy issued provided that Buyer, at the Buyer’s sole
cost and expense, delivers an ALTA survey to the Title Company within ten (10) days after the
Opening of Escrow.
6.2. Amendments/Supplements to Title Report. Upon the issuance of any amendment or supplement to
the Title Report (“Amended Report”) which adds additional exceptions not included in Section 6.1,
Buyer shall have ten (10) business days to review and approve any additional exceptions. Buyer may
disapprove any such exceptions by notifying Seller in writing within ten (10) business days of its
receipt of the Amended Report. Seller shall then have thirty (30) days thereafter to resolve any
disapproved matters or to notify Buyer that it will not resolve or remove the objected exceptions. If
Seller does not remove the exceptions, Buyer has thirty (30) days thereafter to elect in writing to
terminate this Agreement. If Buyer elects to terminate this Agreement, the Deposit will be returned
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to Buyer and the Parties shall have no further obligations under this Agreement except for those
obligations that specifically survive termination. Closing shall be extended as required to permit the
Parties to comply with the time periods contemplated by this Section 6.2.
7. DUE DILIGENCE.
7.1. Buyer’s Due Diligence. During the period commencing with the Execution Date, and expiring forty-
five (45) days thereafter ("Due Diligence Period"), Buyer shall perform whatever due diligence with
respect to the Property as Buyer deems reasonably necessary, including, by way of example, not
limitation, conducting physical inspections, tests, samples, and ordering title commitments and
surveys, provided however, Buyer shall not perform any invasive testing or borings without the
Seller's express written consent. If, following Buyer's reasonable inspection of the Property, Buyer
delivers a written notice to Seller approving the Property, Buyer is agreeing to accept the Property in
AS-IS condition as specified in Section 9, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If
Buyer fails to give written notice to the Seller approving the Property prior to the expiration of the
Due Diligence Period or if Buyer gives written notice to the Seller disapproving the Property prior to
the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, this Agreement shall immediately terminate, the Deposit
shall be returned to the Buyer, the Seller and the Buyer shall split the co st of any cancellation fees
owed to the Escrow Holder ("Cancellation Charges") and the Parties shall have no further rights or
obligations under this Agreement except for those obligations that specifically survive termination.
7.2. Right of Entry. As of the Execution Date and continuing until expiration of the Due Diligence Period
or earlier termination of this Agreement, the Seller hereby grants the Buyer the right to enter onto the
Property, for purposes of conducting Buyer’s due diligence. In connection with such entry and
investigation, the Buyer shall: (1) give the Seller reasonable advance written notice (at least three (3)
days for invasive testing and at least one (1) business day, as defined below, for all other purposes);
and (2) prior to entry, cause the Seller to be named as an additional insured on a Commercial General
Liability insurance policy with limits not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence
combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage, including coverage for Contractual
Liability, Personal Injury, Broadform Property Damage, and Products and Completed Ope rations, and
deliver evidence of such insurance to the Seller. The required insurance shall be provided under an
occurrence form by an insurer authorized and licensed to provide such insurance in the State of
California. The Buyer shall promptly repair and restore any damage caused directly by the Buyer (or
any of its agents) to the Property. The Buyer shall deliver to the Seller, within thirty (30) days after
receipt thereof, a complete copy of any investigation, test, report or study which the Buyer conducts,
or causes to be conducted, with respect to the Property (except confidential or proprietary
information). The Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold the Seller and its directors, officers,
employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, costs
and fees (including attorneys' fees and costs) to the extent arising out of the Buyer's (or any agent of
the Buyer's) entry upon the Property, or the investigation(s) and test(s) which the Buyer (or its agents)
may conduct; provided, however, that this indemnity shall not apply to matters (a) to the extent arising
from the results of the Buyer's investigations, tests and inspections (including the discovery of existing
environmental conditions on the Property), (b) due to the gross negligence, acts or omissions or willful
misconduct of the Seller or its directors, officers, employees, or agents or any third party's agents,
employees, invitees or licensees, or (c) resulting from latent defects within, on or adjacent to the
Property, including any hazardous materials existing on the Property prior to Buyer's entry. Such
indemnity obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSE OF ESCROW.
8.1. Conditions to Buyer's Obligations. The obligations of Buyer under this Agreement are subject to
the satisfaction or written waiver, in whole or in part, by Buyer of each of the following conditions
precedent (“Buyer’s Conditions Precedent”):
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(a) Buyer has approved the condition of the Property prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence
Period in accordance with Section 7.1 above.
(b) Subject to the provisions of Article 13 below, the condition of the Property shall be
substantially the same on the Closing Date as on the Execution Date, except for reasonable
wear and tear and any damages due to any act of Buyer or Buyer's representatives.
(c) The Title Company is prepared to issue the Buyers Title Policy.
(d) Escrow Holder holds and will deliver to Buyer the instruments and funds, if any, accruing
to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement.
(e) Seller is not in default of its obligations under this Agreement.
If any of Buyer's Conditions Precedent have not been fulfilled within the applicable time periods, Buyer
may either waive such condition and proceed to the Closing pursuant to this Agreement, or terminate this
Agreement, in which event (i) the Deposit shall promptly be released to Buyer, (ii) the parties shall equally
share the Cancellation Charges and (iii) neither party shall thereafter have any rights or obligations to the
other hereunder except those that specifically survive termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any
Buyer's Condition is not satisfied due to a default on the part of Seller, then Buyer shall have the rights
and remedies set forth in Section 14.2.
8.2. Conditions to Seller's Obligations. The obligations of Seller under this Agreement are subject to
the satisfaction or written waiver, in whole or in part, by Seller of the following conditions precedent
("Seller's Conditions Precedent"):
(a) Buyer has delivered all sums to Escrow Holder to Close.
(b) Escrow Holder holds and will deliver to Seller the instruments and funds accruing to Seller
pursuant to this Agreement.
(c) Seller has obtained approval from its Board of Commissioners and the written approval of
HUD to transfer the Property to Buyer for the Purchase Price.
(d) Buyer is not in default of its obligations under this Agreement, or any other agreements
between or among Buyer and Seller or affiliates thereof.
If any of Seller's Conditions Precedent have not been fulfilled within the applicable time periods, Seller
may terminate this Agreement by delivery of written notice thereof to Buyer. Upon such termination, (i)
the Deposit shall be released to Seller except as set forth in this Section 8.2, (ii) the parties shall equally
share the Cancellation Charges, and (iii) neither party shall thereafter have any rights or obligations to the
other hereunder except those that specifically survive termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any
Seller Condition is not satisfied due to a default on the part of Buyer, then Seller shall have the rights and
remedies set forth in Section 14.1.
9. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY.
9.1 Disclaimer of Warranties. Upon the Close of Escrow, Buyer shall acquire the Property
in its "AS-IS" condition and Buyer shall be responsible for any defects in the Property, whether patent or
latent, including, without limitation, the physical, environmental and geotechnical condition of the
Property, and the existence of any contamination, Hazardous Materials, vaults, debris, pipelines, or other
structures located on, under or about the Property, and, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement,
Seller makes no other representation or warranty concerning the physical, environmental, geotechnical or
other condition of the Property, and Seller specifically disclaims all representations or warranties of any
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nature concerning the Property made by it. The foregoing disclaimer includes, without limitation,
topography, climate, air, water rights, utilities, soil, subsoil, existence of Hazardous Materials or similar
substances, the purpose for which the Property is suited, or drainage.
9.2 Hazardous Materials. Buyer understands and agrees that, in the event Buyer incurs any
loss or liability concerning Hazardous Materials (as hereinafter defined) and/or underground storage tanks
whether attributable to events occurring prior to or following the Closing, then Buyer may look to current
or prior owners of the Property, but in no event shall Buyer look to Seller for any liability or
indemnification regarding Hazardous Materials and/or underground storage tanks. Buyer, from and after
the Closing, hereby waives, releases, remises, acquits and forever discharges Seller, and each of the entities
constituting Seller, if any, of and from any and all Environmental Claims, Environmental Cleanup
Liability and Environmental Compliance Costs, as those terms are defined below, and from any and all
actions, suits, legal or administrative orders or proceedings, demands, actual damages, punitive damages,
loss, costs, liabilities and expenses, which concern or in any way relate to the physical or environmental
conditions of the Property, the existence of any Hazardous Material thereon, or the release or threatened
release of Hazardous Materials there from, whether existing prior to, at or after the Closing. It is the
intention of the Parties pursuant to this release that any and all responsibilities and obligations of Seller,
and any and all rights, claims, rights of action, causes of action, demands or legal rights of any kind of
Buyer, its successors, assigns or any affiliated entity of Buyer, against Seller, arising by virtue of the
physical or environmental condition of the Property, the existence of any Hazardous Materials thereon, or
any release or threatened release of Hazardous Material there from, whether existing prior to, at or after
the Closing, are by this release provision declared null and void and of no present or future force and effect
as to the Parties; provided, however, that no Parties other than the Indemnified Parties (defined below)
shall be deemed third party beneficiaries of such release.
In connection therewith, Buyer and each of the entities constituting Buyer, expressly agree to
waive any and all rights which said party may have with respect to such released claims under Section
1542 of the California Civil Code which provides as follows:
"A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor or releasing party does not
know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if
known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor
or released party."
Buyer Initials___________ Seller Initials __________
Buyer and each of the entities constituting Buyer, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
Seller and each of the entities constituting Seller (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against
any and all Environmental Claims, Environmental Cleanup Liability, Environmental Compliance Costs,
and any other claims, actions, suits, legal or administrative orders or proceedings, demands or other
liabilities resulting at any time from the physical and/or environmental conditions of the Property whether
before or after the Closing or from the existence of any Hazardous Materials or the release or threatened
release of any Hazardous Materials of any kind whatsoever, in, on or under the Property occurring at any
time whether before or after the Closing, including, but not limited to, all foreseeable and unforeseeable
damages, fees, costs, losses and expenses, including any and all attorneys’ fees and environmental
consultant fees and investigation costs and expenses, directly or indirectly arising there from, and
including fines and penalties of any nature whatsoever, assessed, levied or asserted against any
Indemnified Parties to the extent that the fines and/or penalties are the result of a violation or an alleged
violation of any Environmental Law. Buyer further agrees that in the event Buyer obtains from former or
present owners of the Property or any other persons or entities, releases from liability, indemnities, or
other forms of hold harmless relating to the subject matter of this Section, Buyer shall use its diligent
efforts to obtain for Seller the same releases, indemnities and other comparable provisions.
For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
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"Environmental Claim" means any claim for personal injury, death and/or property damage made,
asserted or prosecuted by or on behalf of any third party, including, without limitation, any governmental
entity, relating to the Property or its operations and arising or alleged to arise under any Environmental
Law.
"Environmental Cleanup Liability" means any cost or expense of any nature whatsoever incurred
to contain, remove, remedy, clean up, or abate any contamination or any Hazardous Materials on or under
all or any part of the Property, including the ground wate r hereunder, including, without limitation, (i)
any direct costs or expenses for investigation, study, assessment, legal representation, cost recovery by
governmental agencies, or ongoing monitoring in connection therewith and (ii) any cost, expense, loss or
damage incurred with respect to the Property or its operation as a result of actions or measures necessary
to implement or effectuate any such containment, removal, remediation, treatment, cleanup or abatement.
"Environmental Compliance Cost" means any cost or expense of any nature whatsoever necessary
to enable the Property to comply with all applicable Environmental Laws in effect. "Environmental
Compliance Cost" shall include all costs necessary to demonstra te that the Property is capable of such
compliance.
"Environmental Law" means any federal, state or local statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order,
consent decree, judgment or common-law doctrine, and provisions and conditions of permits, licenses
and other operating authorizations relating to (i) pollution or protection of the environment, including
natural resources, (ii) exposure of persons, including employees, to Hazardous Materials or other
products, raw materials, chemicals or other substances, (iii) protection of the public health or welfare from
the effects of by-products, wastes, emissions, discharges or releases of chemical substances from
industrial or commercial activities, or (iv) regulation of the manufacture, use or introduction into
commerce of chemical substances, including, without limitation, their manufacture, formulation, labeling,
distribution, transportation, handling, storage and disposal.
"Hazardous Material" is defined to include any hazardous or toxic substance, material or waste
which is or becomes regulated by any local governmental authority, the State of California, or the United
States Government. The term "Hazardous Material" includes, without limitation, any material or
substance which is: (i) petroleum or oil or gas or any direct or derivat ive product or byproduct thereof;
(ii) defined as a "hazardous waste," "extremely hazardous waste" or "restricted hazardous waste" under
Sections 25115, 25117 or 25122.7, or listed pursuant to Section 25140, of the California Health and Safety
Code; (iii) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section 25316 of the California Health and Safety
Code; (iv) defined as a "hazardous material," "hazardous substance," or "hazardous waste" under Sections
25501(o) and (p) and 25501.1 of the California Health and Safety Code (Hazardous Materials Release
Response Plans and Inventory); (v) defined as a "hazardous substance" under Section 25281 of the
California Health and Safety Code (Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances); (vi) "used oil" as
defined under Section 25250.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; (vii) asbestos; (viii) listed under
Article 9 or defined as hazardous or extremely hazardous pursuant to Article 1 of Title 22 of the California
Code of Regulations, Division 4, Chapter 30; (ix) defined as "waste" or a "hazardous substance" pursuant
to the Porter-Cologne Act, Section 13050 of the California Water Code; (x) designated as a "toxic
pollutant" pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §1317; (xi) defined as a
"hazardous waste" pursuant to the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901,
et seq. (42 U.S.C. §6903); (xii) defined as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. §9601, et seq. (42 U.S.C. §9601);
(xiii) defined as "Hazardous Material" or a "Hazardous Substance" pursuant to the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. §1801, et seq.; or (xiv) defined as such or regulated by any "Superfund" or
"Superlien" law, or any other federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order or
decree regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning Hazardous
Materials, oil wells, underground storage tanks, and/or pipelines, as now, or at any time hereafter, in
effect.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Buyer's release and indemnification as
set forth in the provisions of this Section, as well as all other provisions of this Section, shall survive the
termination of this Agreement and shall continue in perpetuity.
10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
10.1 Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Seller, to its actual knowledge, makes the
following representations and warranties to Buyer as of the date hereof:
a. There are no contracts, leases, claims or rights affecting the Property and no agreements entered
into by or under Seller which shall survive the Close of Escrow except as disclosed in the title commitment
obtained by Buyer.
b. Seller has not received any written notice from any third parties, prior owners of the Property,
of any federal, state or local governmental agency, indicating that any Hazardous Materials, Environmental
Claim, Environmental Cleanup Liability exists or applies to the Property.
c. Seller is not a foreign person as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 1445(f)(3).
If Seller has actual knowledge of a material change in any of the representations and warranties in
section 10.1(a), (b) or (c) between the date hereof and the Close of Escrow, Seller shall notify Buyer and
Buyer will have 30 days to elect to (i) terminate the Agreement, in which event the Deposit will be returned
to the Buyer, the Buyer and Seller shall equally split any Cancellation Charges and the Parties shall have
no further rights or obligations pursuant to this Agreement other than those obligations that survive
termination, or (ii) proceed with the Closing, in which case the Closing Date shall be extended by 30 days
and in so doing Buyer shall be deemed to have waived any objection to the change in Seller’s
representations and warranties.
10.2 Survival of Representations and Warranties of Seller . The representations and
warranties provided in this Section 10 shall survive the Closing and delivery of the Grant Deed for a
period of one (1) year after the Closing.
10.3 Breach; Indemnification. If a breach of a representation or warranty occurs before
Closing and Buyer is aware that such a breach has occurred, the breach shall be grounds to terminate
this Agreement by providing written notice of such election within seven (7) days of Buyer’s learning
of such breach, in which event the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, the Buyer and the Seller shall
equally share in any Cancellation Charges and the Parties rights and obligations under this Agreement
shall terminate except for those obligations that specifically survive termination. However, if Buyer
elects to close and acquire the Property after learning of the breach, Buyer shall be deemed to have
waived such breach. Seller agrees to indemnify, protect and hold harmless Buyer, its officers,
employees and agents from and against all claims, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses of any kind
whatsoever paid, incurred or suffered by or asserted against the Property or any indemnified party
directly or indirectly arising from or attributable to such breach.
11. Representations and Warranties of Buyer. The Buyer hereby represents and warrants the
matters set forth below to be true to the best of Buyer's knowledge as of the Execution Date and the
Effective Date, and the Buyer will deliver to the Seller at close of Escrow an estoppel certificate
representing the following:
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a. Authority. The Buyer has the legal power, right and authority to
enter into this Agreement and the instruments and documents referenced herein, and to consummate
the transaction contemplated hereby.
b. No Default. Neither the execution of this Agreement nor the
consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby shall result in a breach of or constitute a default
under any agreement, instrument, or other obligation to which the Buyer is a Party or by which the
Buyer may be bound.
c. Validity of Agreement. The individual(s) executing this Agreement
and the instruments referenced herein on behalf of Buyer have the legal power, right and actual
authority to bind Buyer to the terms hereof and thereof. This Agreement is, and all other documents
and instruments to be executed and delivered by Buyer in connection with this Agreement shall be,
duly authorized, executed and delivered by Buyer and shall be valid, binding and enforce able
obligations of Buyer.
12. ESCROW PROVISIONS.
12.1 Escrow Instructions. Sections 1 through 8, inclusive, 12, 16, and 17 constitute the escrow
instructions to Escrow Holder. If required by Escrow Holder, Buyer and Seller agree to execute Escrow
Holder's standard escrow instructions, provided that the same are consistent with and do not conflict with
the provisions of this Agreement. In the event of any such conflict, the provisions of this Agreement shall
prevail. The terms and conditions in sections of this Agreement not specifically referenced above are
additional matters for information of Escrow Holder, but about which Escrow Holder need not be
concerned. Buyer and Seller will receive Escrow Holder’s general provisions directly from Escrow Holder
and will execute such provision upon Escrow Holder’s request. To the extent that the general provisions
are inconsistent or conflict with this Agreement, the general provisions wi ll control as to the duties and
obligations of Escrow Holder only. Buyer and Seller agree to execute additional instructions, documents
and forms provided by Escrow Holder that are reasonably necessary to close Escrow.
12.2 General Escrow Provisions. Escrow Holder shall deliver the Buyer's Title Policy to
Buyer and instruct the Contra Costa County Recorder to mail the Grant Deed after recordation to Buyer at
the address set forth in Section 16. All funds received in this Escrow shall be deposited in one or more
general escrow accounts of the Escrow Holder with any bank doing business in Contra Costa County,
California, and may be disbursed to any other general escrow account or accounts. All disbursements shall
be according to that party's instructions.
12.3 Proration of Real Property Taxes. As a public agency, Seller is not subject to real
property taxes. Accordingly, Buyer shall take the Property subject to non-delinquent general and special
real property taxes prorated to the Close of Escrow prorated on the basis of a thirty (30) day month and a
three hundred sixty (360) day year.
12.4 Payment of Costs.
a. Cost Allocation. Buyer shall be responsible for all closing costs including, but not limited
to, (i) Buyers Title Policy (non-extended) ALTA owner’s policy; (ii) the cost of the
increase in premium if an extended ALTA title policy is requested by Buyer; (iii) any
endorsements to the Title Policy requested by Buyer, (iv) the escrow fees, (v) any
documentary transfer taxes; (vi) any other required state fees; and (vii) any applicable
recording charges
b. Closing Statement. At least two (2) business days prior to the Closing Date, Escrow
Holder shall furnish Buyer and Seller with a preliminary Escrow closing statement which
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shall include each party’s respective shares of costs. The preliminary closing statement
shall be approved in writing by the Parties. As soon as reasonably possible following the
Close of Escrow, Escrow Holder shall deliver a copy of the final Escrow closing statement
to the Parties.
12.5 Termination and Cancellation of Escrow . If Escrow fails to close as provided above,
either party may elect to cancel this Escrow upon written notice to the other party and Escrow Holder.
Upon cancellation, Escrow Holder is instructed to return all funds and documents then in Escrow to the
respective depositor of the same with Escrow Holder. Cancellation of Escrow, as provided herein, shall be
without prejudice to whatever legal rights Buyer or Seller may hav e against each other arising from the
Escrow or this Agreement.
12.6 Information Report. Escrow Holder shall file and Buyer and Seller agree to cooperate
with Escrow Holder and with each other in completing any report (“Information Report”) and/or other
information required to be delivered to the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Internal Revenue Code
Section 6045(e) regarding the real estate sales transaction contemplated by this Agreement, including
without limitation, Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-B as such may be hereinafter modified or
amended by the Internal Revenue Service, or as may be required pursuant to any regulation now or
hereinafter promulgated by the Treasury Department with respect thereto. Buyer and Seller also agree that
Buyer and Seller, their respective employees and attorneys, and Escrow Holder and its employees, may
disclose to the Internal Revenue Service, whether pursuant to such Information Report or otherwise, any
information regarding this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein as such party reasonably
deems to be required to be disclosed to the Internal Revenue Service by such party pursuant to Internal
Revenue Code Section 6045(e), and further agree that neither Buyer nor Seller shall seek to hold any such
party liable for the disclosure to the Internal Revenue Service of any such information.
12.7 No Withholding as Foreign Seller. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that Seller is
not, and as of the Close of Escrow will not be, a foreign person within the meaning of Internal Revenue
Code Section 1445 or an out-of-state seller under California Revenue and Tax Code Section 18805 a nd
that it will deliver to Buyer on or before the Close of Escrow a non -foreign affidavit on Escrow Holder's
standard form pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 1445(b)(2) and the Regulations promulgated
thereunder and a California Form 590-RE.
12.8 Brokerage Commissions. Buyer represents that it has engaged ____ for brokerage
services related to this transaction. Seller represents that it has engaged TranSystems for brokerage
services related to this transaction. Other than the brokers set forth above, Buyer and Seller each represent
and warrant to the other that no third party is entitled to a broker's commission and/or finder's fee with
respect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer and Seller each agree to indemnify and
hold the other Parties harmless from and against all liabilities, costs, damages and expenses, including,
without limitation, attorneys' fees, resulting from any claims or fees or commissions, based upon
agreements by it, if any, to pay a broker's commission and/or finder's fee , other than to the brokers set forth
above.
13. RISK OF LOSS.
13.1 Condemnation. In the event that prior to the Closing Date, the Property, or any part
thereof, is subject to a taking by the public authority, then Buyer shall have the right, exercisable by giving
notice to Seller within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice o f such taking either: (a) to terminate
this Agreement, in which case neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder, the
Deposit shall be released to the Buyer, and the parties shall equally share the Cancellation Charges; or (b)
to accept the Property in its then condition and proceed to close this transaction, and to receive an
assignment of all of Seller's rights to any condemnation awards payable by reason of such taking. If Buyer
elects to proceed under clause (b) above, Seller shall not compromise, settle or adjust any claims to such
awards without Buyer's prior written consent, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. Seller
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agrees to give Buyer prompt notice of any taking of the Property promptly after Seller receives notice of
the same.
13.2 Casualty.
If, prior to the Closing Date, any portion of the Property is damaged or destroyed, Seller shall immediately
notify Buyer of such fact. If the cost to repair such damage or destruction is reasonably estimated to be
more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000), Buyer shall have the option to terminate this
Agreement by delivering written notice to Seller not later than thirty (30) days after Buyer's receipt of
Seller's notice regarding such damage or destruction. Upon such termination, the Deposit sha ll be released
to Buyer, the parties shall equally share the Cancellation Charges, and neither party shall have any further
rights or obligations hereunder, other than pursuant to any provision hereof that expressly survives the
termination of this Agreement. If Buyer does not elect to terminate this Agreement within the time period
set forth above, (i) the parties shall proceed to Closing pursuant to the terms hereof without modification
of the terms of this Agreement and without any reduction in the Purc hase Price (unless otherwise agreed
in writing by Seller and Buyer), and (ii) Seller shall assign to Buyer, and Buyer shall be entitled to receive
and keep, all insurance proceed payable in connection with the casualty. If Buyer does not elect to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 13.2, Buyer shall have the right to participate in any
adjustment of the insurance claim and Seller shall not compromise, settle or adjust any such claim without
Buyer's prior written consent (which consent may be withheld in Buyer's sole and absolute discretion).
14. DEFAULT
14.1 Buyer Default. If Buyer shall fail to close the transaction contemplated hereby as and
when required solely as a result of a default by Buyer (subject to the terms of this Section 14.1), except to
the extent such failure is a result of any Seller default or failure of a closing condition, the Deposit shall be
paid over to Seller, as Seller’s sole and exclusive remedy, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, it
being acknowledged by Buyer and Seller that in such event Seller will suffer substantial damages but such
damages are incapable of exact ascertainment. After payment to Seller of the Deposit, neither Seller nor
Buyer shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder except that Buyer and Seller shall remain
obligated with respect to the obligations which specifically survive termination. If subsequent to Closing ,
Buyer fails to comply with its obligations contained herein which survive Closing, Seller, in addition to
any rights and remedies provided herein, shall be entitled to any and all remedies available at law or in
equity. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Sec tion 14.1 or this Agreement, no default hereunder
shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until Buyer receives written notice from Seller that such event
or condition of default has occurred and is continuing and Buyer has failed to cure same within ten (10)
Business Days after receipt of written notice of such failure from Seller or, if cure would reasonably require
more than ten (10) Business Days to complete, within such time as would be reasonable under the
circumstances.
SELLER AND BUYER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IN THE EVENT BUYER SHOULD FAIL TO
CLOSE THE TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY SOLELY AS A RESULT OF A
DEFAULT BY BUYER, THEN SELLER’S DAMAGES WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE,
AND THAT THE DEPOSIT IS A REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF SELLER’S DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM SUCH FAILURE TO CLOSE THE TRANSACTION RESULTING SOLELY
FROM A DEFAULT BY BUYER. SELLER AND BUYER FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS SECTION
14.1 IS INTENDED TO AND DOES LIQUIDATE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES DUE SELLER,
AND SHALL BE SELLER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST BUYER, BOTH AT LAW AND IN
EQUITY, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO A FAILURE OF BUYER TO CONSUMMATE THE
TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, OTHER THAN WITH RESPECT TO
BUYER’S INDEMNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER. T HE
PAYMENT OF SUCH AMOUNT AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IS NOT INTENDED AS A
FORFEITURE OR PENALTY WITHIN THE MEANING OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTIONS
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3275 OR 3369 BUT IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES TO SELLER
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTIONS 1671, 1676 AND 1677.
Buyer ________________ Seller _____________________________
14.2 Seller's Default. If Seller is in default of this Agreement, Buyer may terminate this
Agreement, in which case the Deposit shall be returned to the Buyer and neither Buyer nor Seller shall
have any further liability under this Agreement except to the extent of any obligations that specifically
survive termination or Buyer may seek specific performance of Seller's obligations hereunder.
15.NON-COLLUSION. No official, officer, or employee of Seller has any financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any official, officer, or employee of Seller participate in any decision
relating to this Agreement which may affect his/her financial interest or the financial interest of any
corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in violation of any
interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which (s)he is directly or indirectly interested, or in
violation of any State or municipal statute or regulation. The determination of “financial interest” shall be
consistent with State law and shall not include interest found to be “remote” or “non interest” pursuant to
California Government Code Sections 1091 and 1091.5. Buyer warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not
paid or given, and will not pay or give, to any third party including, but not limited to, any Seller official,
officer, or employee, any money, consideration, or other thing of value as a result or consequence of obtaining
or being awarded this Agreement. Buyer further warrants and represents that (s)he/it has not engaged in any
act(s), omission(s), or other conduct or collusion that would result in the payment of any money, consideration,
or other thing of value to any third party including, but not limited to, any Seller official, officer, or employee,
as a result or consequence of obtaining or being awarded any agreement. Buyer is aware of and understands
that any such act(s), omission(s) or other conduct resulting in the payment of money, consideration, or other
thing of value will render this Agreement void and of no force or effect.
16.NOTICES. Any notice which either party may desire to give to the other party or to the Escrow
Holder must be in writing and may be given by personal delivery which will be deemed received the following
day or by mailing the same by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested which will be deemed
delivered three (3) days after depositing same in the mail, addressed to the party to whom the notice is directed
as set forth below, or such other address and to such other persons as the Parties may hereafter designate:
To Seller: Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
3133 Estudillo Street
Martinez, CA 94553-3258
Attention: Executive Director
To Buyer:
To Escrow Holder: Old Republic Title Company
555 12th Street, Suite 2000
Oakland, CA 94607
ATTN: Jennifer Senhaji
17.GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SQUEEKNWOOD LLC
987 61st Street
Oakland, California 94608
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17.1 Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to directly, indirectly, by operation of law
or otherwise, assign this Agreement or any interest or right hereunder or under the Escrow without the
prior written consent of the other party. A change of control or transfer of direct or indirect ownership or
control of 50% or more of the Buyer shall be considered a transfer subject to the prior approval of Seller.
17.2 Interpretation; Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair
meaning and as if prepared by both Parties. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of California in effect at the time of the execution of this Agreement. Titles and captions are
for convenience only and shall not constitute a portion of this Agreement. As used in this Agreement,
masculine, feminine or neuter gender and the singular or plural number shall each be deemed to include
the others wherever and whenever the context so dictates.
17.3 No Waiver. No delay or omission by either party in exercising any right or power accruing
upon the compliance or failure of performance by the other party under the provisions of this Agreement
shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver there of. A waiver by either party of a
breach of any of the covenants, conditions or agreements hereof to be performed by the other party shall
not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or other covenants, agreements,
restrictions or conditions hereof.
17.4 Modifications; Waiver. Any alteration, change, waiver or modification of or to this
Agreement, in order to become effective, shall be made by written instrument or endorsement thereon and
in each such instance executed on behalf of Buyer and Seller. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement
shall be deemed or constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof, nor shall such waiver constitute a
continuing unless otherwise expressly provided in writing executed by the Parties.
17.5 Severability. If any term, provision, condition or covenant of this Agreement or the
application thereof to any party or circumstances shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this instrument, or the application of such term, provisions, condition or covenant to persons
or circumstances other than those as to whom or which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
17.6 Merger. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Parties relating to
the transaction contemplated hereby and all prior to contemporaneous agreements, understandings,
representations and statements, oral or written, are merged herein and shall be of no further force or effect.
17.7 Successor and Assigns. All of the Parties’ rights, duties, benefits, liabilities, obligations
and responsibilities under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, their respective
successors and assigns.
17.8 Authority. Each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Buyer represents and
warrants to Seller that (a) such person is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf
of Buyer in accordance with authority granted under the organizational documents of such entity, and (b)
Buyer is bound under the terms of this Agreement.
17.9 Representation by Counsel. Each party hereto represents and agrees with each other
that it has been represented by or had the opportunity to be represented by, independent counsel of its own
choosing, and that it has had the full right and opportunity to consult with its respective attorney(s), that to
the extent, if any, that it desired, it availed itself of this right and opportunity, that it or its authorized
officers (as the case may be) have carefully read and fully understand this Agreement in its entirety and
have had it fully explained to them by such party’s respective counsel, that each is fully aware of the
contents thereof and its meaning, intent and legal effect, and that it or its authorized officer (as the case
may be) is competent to execute this Agreement and has executed this Agreement free from coercion,
duress or undue influence.
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17.10 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is only between the Parties, and is not
intended to be nor shall it be construed as being for the benefit of any third party.
17.11 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts,
and all so executed shall constitute one agreement binding on the Parties hereto, notwithstanding that all
Parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart.
17.12 Exhibits. Exhibit A attached hereto is incorporated herein by reference.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions as of the Agreement Date.
NOTE: Section 9.2 and 14.1 must be separately initialed by the Parties.
SELLER:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF
CONTRA COSTA, a public body, corporate and
politic
By: ________________________________
Joseph Villarreal,
Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: ________________________________
Keiko Kobayashi
Deputy County Counsel
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BUYER:
By:
Date
BUYER:
By: ________________________________
___________________________________
Date
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Escrow Holder acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA), and agrees
to act as Escrow Holder as outlined in PSA, any supplemental escrow instructions and the terms of Escrow
Holder’s general provisions.
Old Republic Title Company, a California corporation
By: ____________________________
_______________ , Escrow Officer
Dated: _______________, 2025
ESCROW HOLDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
Parcel APN: 409-162-018-9
The land referred to is situated in the unincorporated area of the County of Contra Costa, State of
California, and is described as follows:
Lots 14, 15 and 16, in Block 18, as shown on the Map of the North Richmond Land and Ferry
Company, Tract No. 1, filed July 11, 1910, Map Book 3, Page 59, Contra Costa County Records.
409-162-018-9
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EXHIBIT B
Declaration of Restrictions
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1843 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created: In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda: Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 5268 to approve collection loss write-offs in the public housing program in the
amount of $245,022.35 for the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
Attachments:1. 2. Resolution 5268 for Collection Write Off.pdf, 2. Signed Resolution 5268
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:COLLECTION LOSS WRITE-OFF FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
܆Recommendation of the County Administrator ܆ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No.5268 to approve collection loss write-offs in the public housing program in the amount
of $245,022.35 for the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
The Housing Authority takes action to write off accounts that have been determined to be non-collectible.
For this quarter ending March 31, 2025, a breakdown of the recommended write-offs, by housing development,
is provided in the following table:
CA011-001 lhambra Terrace
Martinez
$4,852.88
CA011-003 Bridgemont Antioch $8,845.96
CA011-004 Los Nogales Brentwood $11,377
CA011- 005 El Pueblo Pittsburg $74,332.32
CA011-008 Los Arboles Oakley $0
CA011-010 Bayo Vista Rodeo $77,977.05
CA011-011 Hacienda Martinez $110
CA011-012 Casa de Manana Oakley $17,794.86
CA011-013 Casa de Serena Bay
Point
$25,331.27
CA011-015 Elder Winds Antioch $3,862.15
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CA011-4501 Vista del Camino San
Pablo
$17,299.40
CA011-4502 Kidd Manor
$3,239.46
TOTAL $245,022.35
A total of 44 accounts are recommended for write-off, representing an average of $5,569 per account.
The following table illustrates the collection losses for the past years.
Conventional Program
THIS QUARTER 03/31/2025 $245,022.35
12/31/2023 $84,537.42
03/31/2022 $122,003.10
03/31/2021 $81,269.90
Prior to submission of an account for write-offs, the staff makes every effort to collect money owed to HACCC.
Once the account is written off, staff uploads debt amount to HUD's Debts Owed System, to further Housing
Authorities efforts to collect monies owed. Past participants that owe Housing Agencies may be denied
admission to public housing or housing choice voucher programs in the future unless debt is repaid.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Uncollectable amounts impact the budget by reducing total rental income. The Housing Authority of the
County of Contra Costa (HACCC) regularly writes off those accounts that have been determined to be
uncollectable. Once an account is written off, it can be turned over to a collection agency. For the period ending
March 31, 2025, the collection loss write-off total is $245,022.35.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to adopt Resolution No.5268 these accounts would inflate the
total accounts receivable for HACCC and resent and inaccurate financial osition.
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File #: Version:125-1868 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:ADOPT Amendments to the Administrative Plan of the Housing Choice Voucher Program in response
to HUD’s updates of Sections 102 And 104 of the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act
of 2016 and the Violence Against Women Act. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. HCV Admin Plan - Summary of Changes 5.20.2025.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Choose an item.
Report Title:ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN OF THE HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO HUD’S UPDATES OF SECTIONS 102 AND 104 OF THE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016 (HOTMA) AND THE
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN’S ACT
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Amendments to the Administrative Plan of the Housing Choice Voucher Program in response to
HUD’s updates of Sections 102 And 104 of the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act of 2016
(HOTMA) and the Violence Against Women Act.
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Initial Guidance in the Federal
Register on October 24, 2016, announcing sweeping changes in the Public Housing and Housing Choice
Voucher Programs. At that time, only a fraction of the changes announced by HUD were implemented
immediately. Many changes were not implemented pending further legislative review and policy development.
Since then, HUD has been slowly releasing parts of the changes as they became ready. On July 18, 2023, this
Board approved the changes to Section 103 of HOTMA that made significant changes regarding income limits
for the Public Housing program and policies for families who exceed the “over-income” limit after the 24-
month grace period.
The changes being implemented in Section 102 and 104 of HOTMA are some of the most extensive changes
made to the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs in over 10 years. These changes are being
implemented to modernize the rental assistance programs and bring them in line with societal norms of today.
Moreover, HUD is making changes to the deductions permitted in the calculation of rent and implementing
restrictions on participation in the program for households with excessive wealth. The changes are
transformative to the rental assistance program and have resulted in extensive changes being proposed for the
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Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.
In 2024, HACCC staff brought many of the HOTMA changes to the Board for public hearing and approval. To
date, all HOTMA updates to the Administrative Plan have been made and are being implemented in pieces by
HUD. HACCC accommodated this partial role out of the HOTMA changes by invoking a two-tiered Admin
Plan whereby actions not implemented yet would refer to the Administrative Plan approved by the Board in
December of 2022 while new HOTMA changes that are implemented appear in the current version and become
active.
Despite the fact that staff have implemented extensive changes to the Administrative Plan in response to HUD’s
updates of Section 102 and 104 of HOTMA, some edits continue to be made to the language, including changes
to the Violence Against Women’s Act guidelines. The HOTMA changes were discussed by the Resident
Advisory Board (RAB) on October 24, 2024, and approved by the RAB on November 6, 2024, as part of the
initial adoption of the changes and public hearings were held regarding these changes on July 9 and December
3, 2024. This action by the Board is to approve the additional edits made to the Administrative Plan since the
substantial changes were made available for public comment in 2024. The following changes were made to the
Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
In addition to any grammatical changes, edits were made to the standard HUD language in the plan that
introduces the subject matter. These are not policy changes but regulatory edits from the Code of Federal
Regulations. The following changes were made to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan
as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
•Added language addressing additional protections provide by the State of California for access to Fair
Housing;
•Added Large-Print format as a reasonable accommodation for disabled persons;
•Aligned Fair Housing LEP accommodations with the County of Contra Costa’s guidelines;
•Pursuant to HOTMA, expanded the definition of Family to include a youth between 18 and 24 years of
age who has left or will leave Foster Care;
•Added and amended language regarding Violence Against Women’s Act pursuant to HOTMA changes
and HUD guidelines including prohibiting the denial of admission to an otherwise qualified applicant on
the basis or as a direct result of the fact that the applicant is or has been the victim of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking;
•Added Public Housing residents who are determined to be in need of a transfer for VAWA protection
purposes to the list of Special Admissions to the HCV program;
•Adding language prioritizing VAWA-related Emergency Transfers for participant families above all
other transfer requests;
•Clarified how to calculate the imputed income from an asset which is calculated by multiplying the net
cash value of the asset (found by deducting reasonable costs that would be incurred in disposing of the
asset from the market value), by the HUD-published passbook rate;
•Clarified that HACCC will accept self-certification of completion of repairs. Photos or video
confirmation is acceptable to confirm repairs in lieu of reinspection where necessary;
•Added language that HACCC shall terminate a family’s assistance if the family revokes consent for the
HACCC to collect information from financial institutions;
•Removed restrictive language for documentation needed to verify VAWA claims;
•Increased the number of slots available for Homeownership Assistance Vouchers from 20 to 35;
•Added a priority for families who are part of a public housing redevelopment action to participate in the
Homeownership Voucher Program;
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•Added language to clarify that, for homeownership, HACCC shall inspect the unit prior to approval of
the sale to ensure compliance with HQS or other inspection standards adopted by HUD;
•Removed language that indicated HACCC would inspect homeownership units annually;
•Removed language that implied that HACCC does not have the discretion to exclude any of the listed
homeownership expenses or to add any additional items;
•Added denial of a reasonable accommodation and termination from the FSS Program as acceptable
reasons for a family to be accorded an informal hearing;
•In flagrant situations of Program fraud or abuse, HACCC shall consult with the HUD Field Office and
regional OIG Special Agent in Charge (SAC) to determine whether it will refer the matter to the state or
local district attorney to pursue criminal fraud charges;
•Clarified that HACCC generally will not enter into a repayment agreement with a family if there is
already a repayment agreement in place with the family or if HACCC, in consultation with HUD and
local law enforcement, determine to pursue criminal charges in connection with the conduct and the
amounts owed;
•Reemphasized security protocols in protecting the identity of victims of VAWA, Domestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
•Updated all mandatory forms related to VAWA including HUD Forms 5380, 5381, 5382;
•Updated the list of PBV properties that are being set aside for referrals from the County’s Coordinated
Entry System as a result of a homeless requirement;
•Added language regarding RAD/Section 18 blends with regards to public housing conversions and how
these new provisions facilitate a PHA’s ability to complete these conversions with greater flexibility
from HUD;
•Added language and adopted the provisions of the new RAD Supplemental Notice 4C that guides the
RAD Program and incorporates the changes adopted in the RAD/Section 18 blends;
•Included language that specifies that relocation benefits required of RAD projects extend to residents
who are part of a Section 18 demolition and disposition,
•Updated the Glossaries of the Administrative Plan
•Updated the Appendix of HOTMA which specifies the items being modified or implemented by the
latest changes announced by HUD.
The proposed changes to the Administrative Plan are too extensive to be attached. A complete copy of the
proposed Administrative Plan is available for review at HACCC’s main office and on HACCC’s website.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct financial impact.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to adopt the amendments to the Administrative Plan of the
Housing Choice Voucher Program in response to HUD’s updates of Sections 102 And 104 of the Housing
Opportunities Through Modernization Act Of 2016 and the Violence Against Women Act, HACCC will be out
of compliance with HUD requirements. HUD may also impose additional sanctions.
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Attachment B.1.
Summary of May, 2025 Administrative Plan Changes
In addition to any grammatical changes, edits were made to the standard HUD language in the
plan that introduces the subject matter. These are not policy changes but regulatory edits from
the Code of Federal Regulations. The following changes were made to the Housing Choice
Voucher Program Administrative Plan as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
• Added language addressing additional protections provide by the State of California for
access to Fair Housing;
• Added Large-Print format as a reasonable accommodation for disabled persons;
• Aligned Fair Housing LEP accommodations with the County of Contra Costa’s
guidelines;
• Pursuant to HOTMA, expanded the definition of Family to include a youth between 18
and 24 years of age who has left or will leave Foster Care;
• Added and amended language regarding Violence Against Women’s Act pursuant to
HOTMA changes and HUD guidelines including prohibiting the denial of admission to
an otherwise qualified applicant on the basis or as a direct result of the fact that the
applicant is or has been the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
stalking, or human trafficking;
• Added Public Housing residents who are determined to be in need of a transfer for
VAWA protection purposes to the list of Special Admissions to the HCV program;
• Adding language prioritizing VAWA-related Emergency Transfers for participant
families above all other transfer requests;
• Clarified how to calculate the imputed income from an asset which is calculated by
multiplying the net cash value of the asset (found by deducting reasonable costs that
would be incurred in disposing of the asset from the market value), by the HUD-
published passbook rate;
• Clarified that HACCC will accept self-certification of completion of repairs. Photos or
video confirmation is acceptable to confirm repairs in lieu of reinspection where
necessary;
• Added language that HACCC shall terminate a family’s assistance if the family revokes
consent for the HACCC to collect information from financial institutions;
• Removed restrictive language for documentation needed to verify VAWA claims;
• Increased the number of slots available for Homeownership Assistance Vouchers from 20
to 35;
• Added a priority for families who are part of a public housing redevelopment action to
participate in the Homeownership Voucher Program;
• Added language to clarify that, for homeownership, HACCC shall inspect the unit prior
to approval of the sale to ensure compliance with HQS or other inspection standards
adopted by HUD;
• Removed language that indicated HACCC would inspect homeownership units annually;
• Removed language that implied that HACCC does not have the discretion to exclude any
of the listed homeownership expenses or to add any additional items;
• Added denial of a reasonable accommodation and termination from the FSS Program as
acceptable reasons for a family to be accorded an informal hearing;
• In flagrant situations of Program fraud or abuse, HACCC shall consult with the HUD
Field Office and regional OIG Special Agent in Charge (SAC) to determine whether it
will refer the matter to the state or local district attorney to pursue criminal fraud charges;
• Clarified that HACCC generally will not enter into a repayment agreement with a family
if there is already a repayment agreement in place with the family or if HACCC, in
consultation with HUD and local law enforcement, determine to pursue criminal charges
in connection with the conduct and the amounts owed;
• Reemphasized security protocols in protecting the identity of victims of VAWA,
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
• Updated all mandatory forms related to VAWA including HUD Forms 5380, 5381, 5382;
• Updated the list of PBV properties that are being set aside for referrals from the County’s
Coordinated Entry System as a result of a homeless requirement;
• Added language regarding RAD/Section 18 blends with regards to public housing
conversions and how these new provisions facilitate a PHA’s ability to complete these
conversions with greater flexibility from HUD;
• Added language and adopted the provisions of the new RAD Supplemental Notice 4C
that guides the RAD Program and incorporates the changes adopted in the RAD/Section
18 blends;
• Included language that specifies that relocation benefits required of RAD projects extend
to residents who are part of a Section 18 demolition and disposition,
• Updated the Glossaries of the Administrative Plan
• Updated the Appendix of HOTMA which specifies the items being modified or
implemented by the latest changes announced by HUD.
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1889 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/12/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:ADOPT Resolution No. 5269, certifying the results for the Section 8 Management Assessment Plan ,
subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) confirmatory review, for
the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31,
2025.
Attachments:1. 14. BO-SEMAP Resolution FYE 3-31-25.pdf, 2. 14. Certification Form 52648 (HUD).pdf, 3. 14.
SEMAP Certification Indicator 8 with 23 and 24 PS Notices.pdf, 4. Signed Resolution 5269, 5. Signed
SEMAP
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:APPROVE RESOLUTION CERTIFYING TO STANDARD PERFORMER STATUS
UNDER THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S SECTION
EIGHT MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL FY2025
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE Resolution No. 5269, certifying the results for the Section 8 Management Assessment Plan
(SEMAP), subject to HUD confirmatory review, for the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
(HACCC) for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
HUD utilizes SEMAP to evaluate a public housing authority’s (PHA) management of the HCV program.
SEMAP scores are based on a combination of electronic data reported to HUD at regular intervals by PHAs and
self-reported scores based on internal audits conducted by PHA staff. PHAs use HUD’s SEMAP Certification
form to submit their scores. HACCC’s completed form for the fiscal year is attached. The SEMAP rating
consists of fourteen separate performance indicators plus a Bonus Indicator. Scores for Indicators 1-8 on the
attached SEMAP Certification form are based upon HACCC’s internal review and an external review
conducted by a consultant. Scores for Indicators 9-14 on the attached SEMAP Certification form are based on
HUD’s automatic scoring of these Indicators. Based on staff's certification, HACCC’s HCV program is entitled
to receive 120 out of 140 possible points, which will result in a SEMAP score of 85.71%. The rating becomes
official after HUD reviews and approves the submission. If HUD maintains this score, HACCC will qualify as
a “Standard Performer” under HUD’s SEMAP program.
HACCC achieved a favorable score in 13 of 13 of the SEMAP Indicators for which it is eligible. Specifically,
HACCC scored points in the following Indicators:
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·Selection From the Waiting List
·Determination of Rent Reasonableness
·Determination of Adjusted Income
·Maintaining Current Utility Allowance Schedules
·Conducting Quality Control Inspections
·Expanding Housing Opportunities
·Maintaining Current Payment Standards
·Conducting Annual Income Reexaminations
·Correctly Calculating Tenant Rent
·Conducting Pre-Contract Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections
·Housing Quality Standards Enforcement
·Annual HQS Inspections
·Lease-Up/Utilization Rate
·Housing Quality Standards Enforcement
Because the Agency is no longer eligible; HACCC did not score any points in the following Indicator:
·Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)
HACCC is no longer rated under SEMAP for this Indicator because we have graduated more FSS participants
than the minimum required by HUD. Were the Agency still rated, HACCC would receive points for this
Indicator.
FISCAL IMPACT:
HUD provides over one hundred and ninety-five million dollars annually to serve low-income families in
Contra Costa County via the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance program. Approval of this
SEMAP certification is a condition for continued funding.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve Resolution No. 5269, HACCC would be in jeopardy
of losing approximately one hundred and ninety-five million dollars in funding that provides rental assistance
for low-income families in Contra Costa County.
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Payment Standards. The PHA has adopted current payment standards for the
voucher program by unit size for each FMR area in the PHA jurisdiction and, if
applicable, for each PHA-designated part of an FMR area, which do not exceed 110
percent of the current applicable FMR and which are not less than 90 percent of the
current FMR (unless a lower percent is approved by HUD). (24 CFR 982.503)
PHA Response: Yes X No
Enter Current FMRs and Payment Standards (PS) Effective 10/1/2024:
Bedroom Size 0 1 2 3 4
FMR $1,937 $2,201 $2,682 $3,432 $4,077
Payment Standard $2,130 $2,421 $2,950 $3,775 $4,484
Bedroom Size
FMR $1,937 $2,201 $2,682 $3,432 $4,077
Payment Standard $2034 $2311 $2,816 $3,604 $4,281
Enter Current FMRs and Payment Standards (PS) Effective 10/1/2023:
Bedroom Size 0 1 2 3 4
FMR $1,825 $2,131 $2,590 $3,342 $3,954
Payment Standard $2,007 $2,344 $2,849 $3,676 $4,349
Bedroom Size 0 1 2 3 4
FMR $1,825 $2,131 $2,590 $3,342 $3,954
Payment Standard $1,825 $2,131 $2,590 $3,342 $3,954
If the PHA has jurisdiction in more than one FMR area, and/or if the PHA has
established separate payment standards for a PHA-designated part of an FMR
area, attach similar FMR and payment standard comparisons for each FMR area
and designated area.
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a courtesy of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to assist you on determining if
you are eligible for housing programs within the agency. Payment Standards represent the maximum subsidy permitted not the maximum
rent available. All rents are subject to Rent Reasonableness Determination. This information is subject to change without notice.
ALL HCV PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2024
SECTION 1: NEW PAYMENT STANDARD Table 6
EAST COUNTY - Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley
0-BR 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 5-BR 6-BR 7-BR
PS $2,034 $2,311 $2,816 $3,604 $4,281 $4,922 $5,565 $6,207
% of FMR 105% 105% 105% 105% 105% 105% 105% 105%
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2024
Table 8
All Other Cities Except Pittsburg:
0-BR 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 5-BR 6-BR 7-BR
PS $2,130 $2,421 $2,950 $3,775 $4,484 $5,156 $5,830 $6,502
% of FMR 109.96% 110.00% 109.99% 109.99% 109.98% 109.98% 110.00% 110.00%
FMR $1,937 $2,201 $2,682 $3,432 $4,077 $4,688 $5,300 $5,911
110% of FMR $2,130 $2,421 $2,950 $3,775 $4,484 $5,156 $5,830 $6,502
SECTION 2: INCOME LIMITS - EFFECTIVE 04/01/2025
Family Size
(# of persons)
Extremely Low ( 30%)
Income
Very Low (50%)
Income
Low (80%)
Income
01 $33,600 $55,950 $87,550
02 38,400 63,950 100,050
03 43,200 71,950 112,550
04 47,950 79,900 125,050
05 51,800 86,300 135,100
06 55,650 92,700 145,100
07 59,500 99,100 155,100
08 63,300 105,500 165,100
Attachment to Rent Adjustment Letter
Tenant Number:r:
Head of Household Name:
Disclaimer: This information is provided as a courtesy of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to assist you on determining if
you are eligible for housing programs within the agency. Payment Standards represent the maximum subsidy permitted not the maximum
rent available. All rents are subject to Rent Reasonableness Determination. This information is subject to change without notice.
ALL HCV PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
Attachment to Rent Adjustment Letter
Tenant Number:
Head of Household Name:
The Housing Authority will apply the Payment Standard below at your annual recertification.
This new Payment Standard will be used to calculate both tenant rent responsibility and owner
Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) in compliance with HUD’s voucher calcul ation
methodology.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2023
SECTION 1: NEW PAYMENT STANDARD
EAST COUNTY - Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley
0-BR 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 5-BR 6-BR 7-BR
PS $1,825 $2,131 $2,590 $3,342 $3,954 $4,547 $5,140 $5,733
% of FMR 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2023
All Other Cities Except Pittsburg:
0-BR 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 5-BR 6-BR 7-BR
PS $2,007 $2,344 $2,849 $3,676 $4,349 $5,001 $5,654 $6,306
% of FMR 109.97% 110.00% 110.00% 109.99% 109.99% 109.98% 110.00% 109.99%
FMR $1,825 $2,131 $2,590 $3,342 $3,954 $4,547 $5,140 $5,733
110% of FMR $2,007 $2,344 $2,849 $3,676 $4,349 $5,001 $5,654 $6,306
SECTION 2: INCOME LIMITS EFFECTIVE 04/01/2024
Family Size
(# of persons)
Extremely Low ( 30%)
Income
Very Low (50%)
Income
Low (80%)
Income
01 $32,700 $54,500 $84,600
02 37,400 62,300 96,650
03 42,050 70,100 108,750
04 46,700 77,850 120,800
05 50,450 84,100 130,500
06 54,200 90,350 140,150
07 57,950 96,550 149,800
08 61,650 102,800 159,500
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Legislation Details (With Text)
File #: Version:125-1869 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:ADOPT amendments to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy for the Public Housing
Program in response to HUD’s updates of Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunities
Through Modernization Act of 2016 and the Violence Against Women’s Act. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. 13. ACOP - Summary of Changes May 2025.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY
POLICY (ACOP) FOR THE PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM IN RESPONSE TO HUD’S UPDATES OF
SECTIONS 102 AND 104 OF THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MODERNIZATION ACT OF
2016 (HOTMA) AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN’S ACT
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT amendments to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for the Public Housing
Program in response to HUD’s updates of Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunities Through
Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) and the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA).
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Initial Guidance in the Federal
Register on October 24, 2016 announcing sweeping changes in the Public Housing and Housing Choice
Voucher Programs. At that time, only a fraction of the changes announced by HUD were implemented. Many
changes were not implemented pending further legislative review and policy development. Since then, HUD
has been slowly releasing parts of the changes as they became ready. On July 18, 2023, this Board approved the
changes to Section 103 of HOTMA that made significant changes regarding income limits for the Public
Housing program and policies for families who exceed the “over-income” limit after the 24-month grace
period.
The changes being implemented in Section 102 and 104 of HOTMA are some of the most extensive changes
made to the Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs in over 10 years. These changes are being
implemented to modernize the rental assistance programs and bring them in line with societal norms of today.
Moreover, HUD is making changes to the deductions permitted in the calculation of rent and implementing
restrictions on participation in the program for households with excessive wealth. The changes are
transformative to the rental assistance program and have resulted in extensive changes being proposed for the
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ACOP.
In 2024, HACCC staff brought many of the HOTMA changes to the Board for public hearing and approval. To
date, all HOTMA updates to the ACOP have been made and are being implemented in parts by HUD.
HACCC is accommodating the partial role out of the HOTMA changes by invoking a two-tiered ACOP
whereby actions not implemented yet would refer to the ACOP approved by the Board in December of 2022
while new HOTMA changes that are implemented appear in the current version and become active.
Despite the fact that staff have implemented extensive changes to the ACOP in response to HUD’s updates of
Section 102 and 104 of HOTMA, some edits continue to be made to the language, including changes to the
Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) guidelines. The HOTMA changes were discussed by the Resident
Advisory Board (RAB) on October 10, 2024 and approved by the RAB on November 6, 2024 as part of the
initial adoption of the changes. Public hearings were held regarding these changes on July 9 and December 3,
2024. This action by the Board is to approve the additional edits made to the ACOP since the substantial
changes were made available for public comment in 2024. The following changes were made to the ACOP for
the Public Housing Program as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
In addition to any grammatical changes, edits were made to the standard HUD language in the plan that
introduces the subject matter. These are not policy changes but regulatory edits from the Code of Federal
Regulations. The following changes were made to the ACOP as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
•Added language addressing additional protections provide by the State of California for access to Fair
Housing;
•Modified some language in the ACOP to be consistent with Reasonable Accommodation policies in our
Housing Choice Voucher program, including:
o Allowing a change in a family’s rent due date to correspond with the receipt of SSI or SSDI benefits.
o Verification of disability and/or disability-related need is not required when the disability and/or
disability-related need is obvious or already known to HACCC.
o The request need not use a specific written form and need not mention the Fair Housing Act, Section
504, or the ADA, or use the phrase "reasonable accommodation" or “reasonable modification."
o HACCC will help the family fill out the form if they choose to use it and if they need assistance.
o While requests for accommodation may be submitted to any Housing Authority employee, requests will
be evaluated and decided upon by the Section 504 Coordinator and/or another staff member trained in
and knowledgeable about fair housing and reasonable accommodations.
•Modified language to allow families who own otherwise disqualifying real property to remain eligible
for the Public Housing program if the property’s location creates significant barriers to accessing work,
school, healthcare, or other necessary services.
•Added and amended language regarding Violence Against Women’s Act pursuant to HOTMA changes
and HUD guidelines including prohibiting the denial of admission to an otherwise qualified applicant on
the basis or as a direct result of the fact that the applicant is or has been the victim of domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking;
•Adding language prioritizing VAWA-related Emergency Transfers for participant families above all
other transfer requests;
•Removed restrictive language for documentation needed to verify VAWA claims;
•Reemphasized security protocols in protecting the identity of victims of VAWA, Domestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
•Updated all mandatory forms related to VAWA including HUD Forms 5380, 5381, 5382, and 5383;
•Added language categorizing and defining all assets as either real property or personal property.
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•Added language about using a streamlined income determination for annual reexaminations on families
with fixed income sources.
•Added language adopting current IRS Publication 502 as a standard for determining if expenses claimed
by eligible families qualify as health and medical care expenses
•Updated the Glossaries of the ACOP
•Updated the Appendix of HOTMA which specifies the items being modified or implemented by the
latest changes announced by HUD.
The proposed changes to the ACOP are too extensive to be attached. A complete copy of the proposed ACOP is
available for review at HACCC’s main office and on HACCC’s website.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct financial impact.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve the resolution to implement the amendments to the
Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan for the Public Housing Program in response to HUD’s updates of
Sections 102 And 104 of the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act Of 2016 (HOTMA) and the
Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), HACCC will be out of compliance with HUD requirements. HUD
may also impose additional sanctions.
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Attachment B.1
Summary of May 2025 ACOP Changes
In addition to any grammatical changes, edits were made to the standard HUD language in the plan that
introduces the subject matter. These are not policy changes but regulatory edits from the Code of Federal
Regulations. The following changes were made to the ACOP as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
• Added language addressing additional protections provide by the State of California for access to
Fair Housing;
• Modified some language in the ACOP to be consistent with Reasonable Accommodation policies
in our Housing Choice Voucher program, including:
o Allowing a change in a family’s rent due date to correspond with the receipt of SSI or
SSDI benefits.
o Verification of disability and/or disability-related need is not required when the disability
and/or disability-related need is obvious or already known to HACCC.
o The request need not use a specific written form and need not mention the Fair Housing
Act, Section 504, or the ADA, or use the phrase "reasonable accommodation" or
“reasonable modification."
o HACCC will help the family fill out the form if they choose to use it and if they need
assistance.
o While requests for accommodation may be submitted to any Housing Authority
employee, requests will be evaluated and decided upon by the Section 504 Coordinator
and/or another staff member trained in and knowledgeable about fair housing and
reasonable accommodations.
• Modified language to allow families who own otherwise disqualifying real property to remain
eligible for the Public Housing program if the property’s location creates significant barriers to
accessing work, school, healthcare, or other necessary services.
• Added and amended language regarding Violence Against Women’s Act pursuant to HOTMA
changes and HUD guidelines including prohibiting the denial of admission to an otherwise
qualified applicant on the basis or as a direct result of the fact that the applicant is or has been the
victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking;
• Adding language prioritizing VAWA-related Emergency Transfers for participant families above
all other transfer requests;
• Removed restrictive language for documentation needed to verify VAWA claims;
• Reemphasized security protocols in protecting the identity of victims of VAWA, Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
• Updated all mandatory forms related to VAWA including HUD Forms 5380, 5381, 5382, and
5383;
• Added language categorizing and defining all assets as either real property or personal property.
• Added language about using a streamlined income determination for annual reexaminations on
families with fixed income sources.
• Added language adopting current IRS Publication 502 as a standard for determining if expenses
claimed by eligible families qualify as health and medical care expenses
• Updated the Glossaries of the ACOP
• Updated the Appendix of HOTMA which specifies the items being modified or implemented by
the latest changes announced by HUD.
Attachment B.1
Summary of May 2025 ACOP Changes
In addition to any grammatical changes, edits were made to the standard HUD language in the plan that
introduces the subject matter. These are not policy changes but regulatory edits from the Code of Federal
Regulations. The following changes were made to the ACOP as it pertains to HACCC Policy:
• Added language addressing additional protections provide by the State of California for access to
Fair Housing;
• Modified some language in the ACOP to be consistent with Reasonable Accommodation policies
in our Housing Choice Voucher program, including:
o Allowing a change in a family’s rent due date to correspond with the receipt of SSI or
SSDI benefits.
o Verification of disability and/or disability-related need is not required when the disability
and/or disability-related need is obvious or already known to HACCC.
o The request need not use a specific written form and need not mention the Fair Housing
Act, Section 504, or the ADA, or use the phrase "reasonable accommodation" or
“reasonable modification."
o HACCC will help the family fill out the form if they choose to use it and if they need
assistance.
o While requests for accommodation may be submitted to any Housing Authority
employee, requests will be evaluated and decided upon by the Section 504 Coordinator
and/or another staff member trained in and knowledgeable about fair housing and
reasonable accommodations.
• Modified language to allow families who own otherwise disqualifying real property to remain
eligible for the Public Housing program if the property’s location creates significant barriers to
accessing work, school, healthcare, or other necessary services.
• Added and amended language regarding Violence Against Women’s Act pursuant to HOTMA
changes and HUD guidelines including prohibiting the denial of admission to an otherwise
qualified applicant on the basis or as a direct result of the fact that the applicant is or has been the
victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking;
• Adding language prioritizing VAWA-related Emergency Transfers for participant families above
all other transfer requests;
• Removed restrictive language for documentation needed to verify VAWA claims;
• Reemphasized security protocols in protecting the identity of victims of VAWA, Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
• Updated all mandatory forms related to VAWA including HUD Forms 5380, 5381, 5382, and
5383;
• Added language categorizing and defining all assets as either real property or personal property.
• Added language about using a streamlined income determination for annual reexaminations on
families with fixed income sources.
• Added language adopting current IRS Publication 502 as a standard for determining if expenses
claimed by eligible families qualify as health and medical care expenses
• Updated the Glossaries of the ACOP
• Updated the Appendix of HOTMA which specifies the items being modified or implemented by
the latest changes announced by HUD.
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File #: Version:125-1725 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to amend the Housing Authority’s procurement
policy to increase the administrative approval threshold for petty cash, micro purchases, and small
purchases. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY’S
PROCUREMENT POLICY TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE THRESHOLDS FOR PETTY CASH, MICRO
AND SMALL PURCHASES
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE the Executive Director to amend the Housing Authority’s (HACCC) procurement policy to increase
the purchase threshold for petty cash, micro, and small purchases.
BACKGROUND:
The current petty cash ceiling of $50 no longer meets the needs of routine business operations and has created
inefficiencies in processing low-value purchases. Increasing this threshold will allow for greater flexibility and
responsiveness in small, day-to-day transactions.
The micro purchase threshold is currently set at $3,000. Increasing it would make it consistent with HUD’s
updated guidance. This change is specifically intended to reduce the administrative burden of requiring full
approvals and competitive procedures for routine purchases up to $10,000. By increasing this threshold,
HACCC staff will be able to make low-value purchases more efficiently while maintaining fiscal accountability
and compliance with federal standards.
The small purchase threshold for purchases supporting day-to-day operations is currently set at $150,000.
While the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has increased the federal small
purchase threshold to $250,000, HACCC proposes to adopt a threshold consistent with the County’s
procurement standards. This alignment ensures consistency across local government procurement practices
while still remaining within HUD’s allowable limits. It also simplifies procurement administration, improves
programmatic efficiency, and reduces unnecessary administrative burden, all while preserving necessary
oversight.
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HACCC intends to make the following changes to the procurement thresholds:
•Increase the Petty Cash purchase threshold from $50 to $250.
•Raise the Micro Purchase threshold from $3,000 to $10,000, consistent with updated HUD guidance,
with the exception of construction procurements which remains at $2,000.
•Increase the Small Purchase threshold, including for petty cash, micro, and small-purchase non-complex
service contracts, from $150,000 to $200,000, bringing it in alignment with the County’s threshold.
HACCC’s Procurement Procedures will include the following:
•For any amounts above the petty cash ceiling ($250) but not exceeding $200,000, HACCC may use
small purchase procedures.
•Under small purchase procedures, a reasonable number of quotes (preferably three) should be obtained.
•For purchases under $10,000 (except for construction, which remains at $2,000), defined as Micro
Purchases, only one quote is required, provided it is deemed reasonable.
•To promote competition, small purchases should be distributed among qualified sources to the greatest
extent feasible.
•Quotations (QSPs) may be obtained orally (in person or by phone), by fax, in writing, or through e-
procurement platforms.
•The following must be documented and maintained as a public record (unless otherwise restricted by
law): names, addresses, or telephone numbers of offerors, the date of each quote, and the quoted
amount.
•Awards will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price, unless justified
with supporting documentation in the contract file.
•HACCC shall not split purchases that exceed the applicable thresholds into smaller transactions for the
purpose of avoiding procurement rules or using less stringent procedures.
These updates reflect current HUD regulations, align with County practices, and enhance operational efficiency
while maintaining transparency and accountability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No direct financial impact.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve the updated thresholds and procedures will leave HACCC operating under outdated limits
that no longer reflect market realities, reducing operational agility and efficiency.
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File #: Version:125-1854 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Pittsburg in an amount not to exceed
$189,000 to provide the Housing Authority’s El Pueblo public housing development with additional law
enforcement services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF PITTSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES AT THE EL PUEBLO PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN
THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa,
or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Pittsburg in an amount not to exceed $189,000 to provide the
Housing Authority’s El Pueblo public housing development with additional law enforcement services for the
period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
For the past twenty-five years (or more), HACCC has contracted with the City of Pittsburg to provide one full-
time police officer for additional community-oriented policing duties at the El Pueblo Housing Development.
The officer focuses on eliminating drug-related activities, eliminating violent crimes, and working closely with
residents to provide services beyond those normally offered by the police.
Final contract agreement was delayed due protracted negotiation of insurance requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority’s (HACCC) total cost for one year’s service will not exceed $189,000. Funding for this
contract is included in HACCC's current budget using the public housing operating subsidy provided by the U.
S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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If the Board of Commissioners does not approve this contract, the City of Pittsburg will not have sufficient
resources to continue providing additional law enforcement services to the residents of the El Pueblo public
housing community.
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File #: Version:125-1855 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa, or designee, to execute a contract with the City of Pittsburg in an amount not to exceed
$198,450 to provide the Housing Authority’s El Pueblo public housing development with additional law
enforcement services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF PITTSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES AT THE EL PUEBLO PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN
THE CITY OF PITTSBURG
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa,
or his designee, to execute a twelve-month contract with the City of Pittsburg to provide the Housing
Authority’s El Pueblo public housing development with additional law enforcement services for the period
beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $198,450.
BACKGROUND:
For the past twenty-five plus years, HACCC has contracted with the City of Pittsburg to provide one full-time
police officer for additional community-oriented policing duties at the El Pueblo Housing Development. The
officer focuses on eliminating drug-related activities, eliminating violent crimes, and working closely with
residents to provide services beyond those normally offered by the police.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority’s (HACCC) total cost for one year’s service will not exceed $198,450. Funding for this
contract is included in HACCC's current budget using the public housing operating subsidy provided by the U.
S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Commissioners does not approve this contract, the City of Pittsburg will not have sufficient
resources to continue providing additional law enforcement services to the residents of the El Pueblo public
housing community.
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File #: Version:125-1856 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa, or designee, to execute a contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department in an
amount not to exceed $275,000 to provide the Housing Authority’s Bayo Vista public housing
development with additional law enforcement services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30,
2025. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:CONTRACT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR
COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES AT THE BAYO VISTA PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa,
or designee, to execute a contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department in an amount not to
exceed $275,000 to provide the Housing Authority’s Bayo Vista public housing development with additional
law enforcement services for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
For over twenty-five years, HACCC has contracted with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department to
provide one full-time Sheriff’s Deputy for additional community-oriented policing duties at the Bayo Vista
Housing Development in Rodeo. The Deputy focuses on increasing emergency response time, community
engagement as well as eliminating violent crimes, working closely with the residents to provide services
beyond those normally offered by the Sheriff's office.
Final contract agreement was delayed due protracted negotiation of service levels and insurance requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority’s (HACCC) total cost for one year service will not exceed $275,000. Funding for this
contract is included in HACCC's current budget using the public housing operating subsidy provided by the U.
S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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If the Board of Commissioners does not approve this contract, the Sheriff's department will not have sufficient
resources to continue providing additional law enforcement services to the residents of the Bayo Vista public
housing community which can increase assaults, burglaries, domestic violence incidents and other criminal
activity that can be detrimental to the community.
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File #: Version:125-1857 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa, or his designee, to execute a twelve-month contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's
Department to provide the Housing Authority’s Bayo Vista public housing development with additional
law enforcement services for the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in an
amount not to exceed $279,000. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:CONTRACT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR
COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES AT THE BAYO VISTA PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa,
or his designee, to execute a twelve-month contract with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department to
provide the Housing Authority’s Bayo Vista public housing development with additional law enforcement
services for the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed
$279,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
For over twenty-five years, HACCC has contracted with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department to
provide one full-time Sheriff’s Deputy for additional community-oriented policing duties at the Bayo Vista
Housing Development in Rodeo. The Deputy focuses on increasing emergency response time, community
engagement as well as eliminating violent crimes, working closely with the residents to provide services
beyond those normally offered by the Sheriff's office.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority’s (HACCC) total cost for one year service will not exceed $279,000. Funding for this
contract is included in HACCC's current budget using the public housing operating subsidy provided by the U.
S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Commissioners does not approve this contract, the Sheriff's department will not have sufficient
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resources to continue providing additional law enforcement services to the residents of the Bayo Vista public
housing community which can increase assaults, burglaries, domestic violence incidents and other criminal
activity that can be detrimental to the community.
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File #: Version:125-1858 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE plans, specifications, and design to rehabilitate three fire-damaged units located in the
Elder Winds Public Housing Development at 2100 Buchanan Road, in Antioch, CA; AWARD and
AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to execute a construction contract with A&R
Construction in the amount of $208,001 and to approve construction change orders, as needed, up to
a maximum total of 10% in addition to the contract award amount; and APPROVE related actions
necessary for administration of the project. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF 3 FIRE-DAMAGED
UNITS LOCATED IN THE ELDER WINDS DEVELOPMENT IN ANTIOCH
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1)APPROVE plans, specifications, and design to rehabilitate three (3) fire-damaged units, Units C514,
C614, and C613, located in the Elder Winds Public Housing Development at 2100 Buchanan Road, in
Antioch, CA.
(2)AWARD the construction contract for the above project to A&R Construction (A&R) in the amount of
$208,001.00 and DIRECT that A&R shall present two good and sufficient surety bonds contractor shall
present two good and sufficient surety bonds (performance and payment) in the amount of $208,001.00
each and that the Executive Director, or designee, shall prepare the contract.
(3)AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, or designee, to approve construction change orders, as needed, up
to a maximum total of 10% ($20,800.00), which is in addition to the contract award amount.
(4)ORDER that, after the contractor has signed the contract and returned it, together with the bonds as
noted above, certificates of insurance, and any other required documents, and the Executive Director
has reviewed and found them to be sufficient, the Executive Director, or designee, is authorized to sign
the contract for this Board.
(5)ORDER that the Executive Director, or designee, is authorized to sign any escrow agreements prepared
for this project to permit the direct payment of retentions into escrow or the substitution of securities for
moneys withheld by HACCC to ensure performance under the contract, pursuant to Public Contract
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Code Section 22300.
(6)DELEGATE, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4114, to the Executive Director, or designee, the
Board’s functions under Public Contract Code Sections 4107 and 4110.
(7)DELEGATE, pursuant to Labor Code Section 6705, to the Executive Director, or to any registered civil
or structural engineer employed by HACCC, the authority to accept detailed plans showing the design
of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection during trench
excavation covered by that section.
BACKGROUND:
On October 12, 2024, three (3) units were damaged by fire and subsequent water and smoke damages rendering
them uninhabitable. HACCC solicited bids for the repairs and selected the most responsible and cost-effective
firm to rehabilitate the units and return them to service.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The construction contract will be funded 100% by HUD.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board not award the construction contract, as recommended, the three (3) units will continue to
remain vacant and in need of rehabilitation.
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File #: Version:125-1865 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to execute a contract with Door
and Window Guard Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to provide secure entry
systems for vacant public housing units/buildings for the period June 2, 2025 to June 2, 2026, and to
exercise up to four annual options to renew at the same annual rate to a maximum of $1,000,000
through June 2, 2029. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:AGREEMENT WITH DOOR AND WINDOW GUARD SYSTEMS INC.
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract with Door and Window Guard
Systems, Inc. (DAWGS) in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year to provide secure entry systems for
vacant public housing units/buildings for the period June 2, 2025, to June 2, 2026. The contract will also
contain four annual options to renew effective June 2nd, of each year. If all options to renew are accepted, the
total contract would not exceed $1,000,000 and the final term would commence on June 2, 2028, and end on
June 2, 2029.
BACKGROUND:
When a public housing unit becomes vacant, there is typically a short delay before re-leasing. However,
vacancies may be prolonged if extensive repairs are needed or if new tenants require time to relocate. Under the
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, certain units remain vacant until RAD approvals are
secured, and the units are sold. HACCC uses a mixture of plywood and metal coverings to temporarily seal
vacant units. Metal coverings are used for units where break-in is a concern. Through this contract, DAWGS
will rent metal security covers to HACCC as needed.
HACCC issued RFP-24116-313 for door and window security screen services. Door and Window Guard
Systems, Inc. (DAWGS) received the highest score among the vendors.
DAWGS is an industry leader in securing, maintaining and managing vacant properties. Since 2009, DAWGS
has been trusted by a wide range of customers throughout various industries. DAWGS' innovative suite of
security products and expert services allow customers to protect and preserve their properties against
unauthorized access, while maintaining their property’s value. With multiple locations throughout the United
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States, DAWGS prides itself on delivering the trust and security customers can expect from a large, nationwide
company, while offering customized and relevant solutions for each local market.
DAWGS has a proprietary metal enclosure system that has been successful, to date, in preventing break-ins at
some of our developments where their product is already in use from prior years' contracts. The cost of the
security units breaks down to $34 per door per month and $23 per window per month. If HACCC exercises all
four renewal options, the contract would run through June 2, 2029. Should contract spending be projected to
exceed $1,000,000 before that date, staff will return to the Board for further approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is included in the Housing Authority's (HACCC) current budget using funds provided
by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board of Commissioners does not approve the contract with DAWGS, HACCC would need to initiate a
new competitive bidding process for vacant unit security systems, resulting in delays and increased
vulnerability of HACCC properties.
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File #: Version:125-1867 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:APPROVE plans, specifications, and design for the Security Camera Project, El Pueblo (Pittsburg) &
Casa de Serena (Bay Point); AWARD and AUTHORIZE the Housing Authority Executive Director to
prepare and execute a construction contract with Scheer Security Alarm Systems, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $224,370 and to approve construction change orders, as needed, up to a maximum
total of 10% in addition to the contract award amount; and APPROVE related actions necessary to
administer the project. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION
AT THE EL PUEBLO (PITTSBURG) AND CASA DE SERENA (BAY POINT) DEVELOPMENTS
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1)APPROVE plans, specifications, and design for the Security Camera Project, El Pueblo in Pittsburg
and Casa de Serena in Bay Point.
(2)AWARD the construction contract for the above project to Scheer Security Alarm Systems, Inc.,
("Scheer") in the amount listed in Scheer’s proposal ($224,369.11) and DIRECT that Scheer shall
present two good and sufficient surety bonds (performance and payment) in the amount of $224,369.11
each and that the Executive Director, or designee, shall prepare the contract.
(3)AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, or designee, to approve construction change orders, as needed,
up to a maximum total of 10% ($22,436), which is in addition to the contract award amount.
(4)ORDER that, after the contractor has signed the contract and returned it, together with the bonds as
noted above, certificates of insurance, and any other required documents, and the Executive Director
has reviewed and found them to be sufficient, the Executive Director, or designee, is authorized to sign
the contract for this Board.
(5)ORDER that the Executive Director, or designee, is authorized to sign any escrow agreements prepared
for this project to permit the direct payment of retentions into escrow or the substitution of securities for
moneys withheld by HACCC to ensure performance under the contract, pursuant to Public Contract
Code Section 22300.
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(6)DELEGATE, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 4114, to the Executive Director, or designee,
the Board’s functions under Public Contract Code Sections 4107 and 4110.
(7)DELEGATE, pursuant to Labor Code Section 6705, to the Executive Director, or to any registered
civil or structural engineer employed by HACCC, the authority to accept detailed plans showing the
design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection during trench
excavation covered by that section.
BACKGROUND:
HACCC solicited proposals though Security Camera Installation RFP-24323-320 and received one proposal
from Scheer of $224,369.11. Staff has reviewed the proposal and pricing, and found them to be consistent with
the terms of the RFP and Independent Cost Estimate.
To enable the project to proceed, the Executive Director recommends that the Board take the following actions:
(1)Approve the project plans and specifications, which approval will give design immunity to the Housing
Authority.
(2)Award the construction contract for the above project to Scheer for $224,369.11, direct the Executive
Director to prepare the contract, and authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract following his
review and approval of the signed contract, bonds, and insurance from Scheer.
(3)Take the additional related actions listed in the Recommended Actions above.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The construction contract will be funded 100% by HUD.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board not award the construction contract as recommended, the CFP funding grant may be
defunded and security camara systems may not be installed.
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File #: Version:125-1845 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:ACCEPT a report from the Executive Director regarding new income limits effective April 1, 2025, for
assisted programs operated by HACCC. (100% HUD)
Attachments:
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:NEW INCOME LIMITS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2025, FOR ASSISTED PROGRAMS
OPERATED BY HACCC
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT a report from the executive director regarding new income limits effective April 1, 2025, for assisted
programs operated by HACCC.
BACKGROUND:
The United States (U.S.) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is required by law to set
income limits that determine the eligibility of applicants for HUD's assisted housing programs including the
Public Housing, and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs among others. HUD develops income
limits based on Median Family Income estimates and Fair Market Rent area definitions for each metropolitan
area, parts of some metropolitan areas, and each non-metropolitan county.
HUD also calculates median family incomes (MFIs) for every metropolitan area and nonmetropolitan county in
the U.S. MFIs are an input into the income limit calculation and are based on a four-person household. MFIs
are also often referred to by users of this data and in other federal programs as area median incomes (AMIs).
HUD Section 8 Income Limits begin with the production of MFIs for each area. HUD uses the Section 8
program’s Fair Market Rent (FMR) area definitions in developing median incomes, which means that income
estimates are developed for each metropolitan area, parts of some metropolitan areas, and each nonmetropolitan
county.
The statutory basis for HUD's income limit policies may be summarized as follows:
·Low-income families are defined as families whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median
family income for the area.
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·Very low-income families are defined as families whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the
median family income for the area.
·Extremely low-income families are defined as very low-income families whose incomes do not exceed
the greater of 30 percent of the median family income for the area or the federal poverty guidelines as
published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The extremely low-income limits
based on poverty guidelines are capped by the very low-income limit.
HUD uses the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) median
family income data (as opposed to household income data) as the basis of FY 2025 income limits for all areas
of geography, except for the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Pacific Islands (Guam, American Samoa, and the
Northern Mariana Islands). In the past, HUD has used the Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast published by
the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to bring the ACS and PRCS data forward from the year of the ACS to
the current fiscal year. For FY 2025 and going forward, HUD will use an inflation factor based on the most
recent projected change in national per capita wages published by the Congressional Budget Office in an
attempt to improve the accuracy of its median family income estimates. The inflation factor, representing the
projected change in national per capita wages from FY 2023 through FY 2025, is approximately 1.08 (an 8
percent increase).
Effective April 1, 2025, the FY2025 income limits are as follows:
Family Size (# of
persons)
Extremely Low ( 30%)
Income
Very Low (50%)
Income
Low (80%)
Income
01 $33,600 $55,950 $87,550
02 38,400 63,950 100,050
03 43,200 71,950 112,550
04 47,950 79,900 125,050
05 51,800 86,300 135,100
06 55,650 92,700 145,100
07 59,500 99,100 155,100
08 63,300 105,500 165,100
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Funding for the proposed change is provided for in the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa's
(HACCC) current budget.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
This is an information item only. There is no action needed on this matter.
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File #: Version:125-1844 Name:
Status:Type:Consent Item Passed
File created:In control:5/8/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY
On agenda:Final action:5/20/2025 5/20/2025
Title:RECEIVE the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa’s investment report for the quarter
ending March 31, 2025. (No fiscal impact)
Attachments:1. 3. Investment Report for Board- Qtr 03-31-25.pdf
Action ByDate Action ResultVer.Tally
approvedHOUSING AUTHORITY5/20/2025 1 Pass
To:Contra Costa County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
From:Joseph Villarreal, Executive Director
Report Title:INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
☐Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RECEIVE the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa’s investment report for the quarter March 31st,
2025
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code (CGC) Section 53646 requires the Housing Authority of the County of Contra
Costa (HACCC) to present the Board of Commissioners with a quarterly investment report that provides a
complete description of HACCC’s portfolio. The report is required to show the issuers, type of investments,
maturity dates, par values (equal to market value here) and the current market values of each component of the
portfolio, including funds managed by third party contractors. It must also include the source of the portfolio
valuation (in HACCC’s case it is the issuer). Finally, the report must provide certifications that (1) all
investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy
and; (2) HACCC will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months. (CGC 53646(b)).
The state-mandated report has been amended to indicate the amount of interest earned and how the interest was
allocated. The amended report is attached.
In summary, HACCC had $28,842.84 in interest earnings for the quarter ending March 31st, 2025. That
interest was earned within discrete programs and most of the interest earned is available only for use within the
program which earned the interest. Further, interest earnings may be restricted to specific purposes within a
given program.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program reserve as of 12/31/2013 held in cash and investments was transitioned
to HUD held program reserve account.
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Non-restricted interest earnings within both the voucher and public housing programs must be used solely
within those programs, but such interest earnings can be used for a wider range of purposes within the
individual programs. The interest earned in the State and Local fund can be used for any purpose within
HACCC’s scope of operations.
The interest earned for the quarter ending March 31st,2025 is shown below. A more detailed report is attached.
Public Housing Housing Choice Voucher
Fund
Central Office State & Local
Unrestricted Interest
Earned
Restricted
Interest
Earned
Unrestricted
Interest
Earned
Unrestricted
Interest Earned
Unrestricted
Interest Earned
$225.72 $22,308.31 $6,308.81
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. For reporting purposes only.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to accept the investment report it would result in an audit finding
of non-compliance and could ultimately affect future funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
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