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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03202001 - C.81 c 00/ TO: jEDIEVELOPMENT AGENCYD OF SUPERVISORS Contra ING AUTHORITY OF CONTRA COSTA Costa COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS County County 'r' c6uK� FROM: --- -- -- - - �TOR DATE: SUBJECT nding SPECIFIC I(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RE( AU-i; )irector of Redevelopment, Supervisor Disi ,e Director to enter into a Memorandum of l!. E VI grant application to improve public hou site in North Richmond. FISCAL IMPACT No impact on the General Fund. It is anticinstert .that tno 'Nuthority, the Redevelopment Agency and another potent ie cost of th application. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES Com .1 RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOF /`^ REd MMENDATION OF AGENCY/BOARD(S) APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE (S): ACTION OF A E Y/BOARD(S)ON APPROVED RECOMMENDED OTHER_ VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS/SUPERVISORS I ID UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) c ID AYES: NOES: 1 IE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 1 1F IE Contact: _ cc: )F �Y I I Date Board of Supervisors File# Page 2 BACKGROUND The HOPE VI program is aimed at efforts to transform Public Housing. The keys to success include revitalizing the physical qualities of buildings and sites and establishing positive incentives for resident self-sufficiency and comprehensive services that empower residents. The intent of the program is to lessen concentrations of poverty by placing public housing in non-poverty neighborhoods and promoting mixed-income communities, and leveraging support and resources by forging partnerships with other agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. All public housing residents affected by the program will be assured continued housing assistance. The HOPE VI application process is comprehensive and includes both the physical and social aspects of public housing. The Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority and District One Supervisor are working together to bring about a successful HOPE VI application. The memorandum of Understanding defines the roles and responsibilities of the three parties in regards to their involvement in the HOPE VI process. A project Steering Committee comprised of Las Deltas residents, community members, local businesses, service providers, health and safety professionals, and County Agencies has been established to guide the application process. The Steering Committee has overseen the selection of a Master Planner to prepare the application package. We are currently in negotiations with the Master Planner for a final contract. Once the contract and associated cost is agreed to, the Housing Authority and the Redevelopment Agency will approach the Board for approval. It is anticipated that this will be on the Agenda on the 27th of March.