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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CONTRA COSTAy' Costa
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - = County
FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: March 27, 2001
SUBJECT: HOPE VI Contract, North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of
Contra Costa County and the Deputy Director - Redevelopment to enter into a
contract between the Housing Authority and the County Redevelopment Agency to
prepare a HOPE VI Application to service the North Richmond community.
FISCAL IMPACT
No impact on the General Fund. The contract cost is anticipated to be$235,000. The
Redevelopment Agency has provided $100,000 as shown in the adopted FY 2001-02
-budget for the North Richmond Redevelopment Project Area. The Housing Authorit
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE � '
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTO REC MMENDATION QI
AGENCY/BOARD(S)
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF AGENCY/BOARD(S) ON March 27, 2001 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER X
The Board took the following actions: APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the above recommendations;
and CLARIFIED that financing of this matter includes $76,000 in GRIP funds, which are used
to assist in grant writing.
VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS/SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT none ) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS/BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE
DATE SHOWN
Contact: Beth Lee ATTESTED Mph 27, 2001
335-1256 JOHN SWEETEN, AGENCY SECRETARY/CLERK OF
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has applied for a GRIP loan to finance their portion of the contract. Both departments
are in discussions with a third party to provide additional funds if so required.
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, City staff, and County Agencies
has been established to guide the application process. The Steering Committee reviewed the
proposals submitted, and selected the collaborative of Eden Housing, Inc., Enterprise Homes,
and Community Housing Development Corporation of North Richmond to be the Master
Planner to prepare the application package. The Steering Committee will provide project
oversight and will work with the consultant throughout the application process. The Housing
Authority will be responsible for contract administration with the Master Planner for the
application preparation.