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Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution 240-2008 authorizing submittal of a Community Development Block Grant General Allocation Planning and Technical Assistance Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for up to a $35,000 grant to complete an exterior housing conditions survey; committing $1,750 General Funds to meet the cash match requirement; and authorizing Chairman to sign the Statement of Assurances; and if awarded, authorize the Human Services Director to execute the subsequent grant agreement and other grant-related documents, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: State grant funds with General Fund match.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $0.00
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: It is proposed to utilize $1,750 of the Department’s budgeted County General Fund dollars to meet the cash match requirement if the application is funded.
Reason for Recommendation: The current Housing Element of the County’s General Plan, adopted on July 1, 2008, provides a framework for the County’s plan for addressing the housing needs of residents in the unincorporated areas of the County through 2013. The policies under Goal HO-2 of the Housing Element concentrate on maintaining community character and preserving housing stock through the continuation of County programs, effective code enforcement and investigation of new funding sources. Additionally, the policies under Goal HO-3 of the Housing Element focus on preserving the affordable housing stock through continued maintenance, preservation, and rehabilitation of the existing affordable housing.
In 1995, the County conducted an exterior housing conditions survey through a consultant, which indicated that approximately 30% of the ho...
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