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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending award of Request for Proposal 07-918-080 for Project-Based Voucher Program to the sole qualified respondent, American Baptist Homes of the West of Pleasanton, California; (2) and the Director of the Public Housing Authority be authorized to execute an agreement for new construction of six (6) units based on rents affordable to seniors at 45% AMI (area median income) to be assisted by Project-Based assistance under the Section 8 House Choice Voucher Program for a period of up to ten (10) years providing funding is available, subsidy layering review completion, and upon County Counsel and Risk Management review and approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Section 8 Choice Voucher Program.
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REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION: At the request of the Human Services Department, Community Services Division, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued a Request for Proposal for Project-Based Vouchers. The sole, qualified respondent is American Baptist Homes of the West of Pleasanton, California.
The goals of the El Dorado County Public Housing Authority (EDCPHA) are to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. EDCPHA is targeting Project-Based Voucher assistance in Census Tracts where the poverty level is less than 20% and the vouchers allocated will be fully leased within twenty-four (24) months of the award. Owners of properties located within impacted areas are invited to apply for project-based vouchers with the understanding that, if awarded, EDCPHA must seek a waiver of the 20% poverty threshold for the United States Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Any such awards would be made contingent upon HUD approval.
Further, the goal of the Project-Based Voucher program which is to expand the supply of affordable housing acros...
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