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Planning and Building Department recommending the Board adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 064-2026 approving the following:
1) Authorizing the Caldor Fire Grizzly Flats Homeowner Rebuild Program and the use of $550,150.75 in the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund to support the program;
2) Authorizing the Director of Planning and Building Department to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between County and HomeAid Sacramento, a local affiliate of HomeAid America, for administration of the program and program funds as discussed in the Resolution, as well as any future amendments that do not increase the total funding amount, contingent upon approval by the County Administrative Office, County Counsel, and Risk Management, as applicable;
3) Finding the Caldor Fire Grizzly Flats Homeowner Rebuild Program exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
4) Directing the Auditor-Controller to initiate and process payment to HomeAid Sacramento upon receipt of written approval from the Director of the Planning and Building Department
FUNDING: Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund - 100%.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The County has implemented several programs to assist with rebuild efforts in the Caldor Fire areas, including Grizzly Flats. However, some residents continue to encounter difficulties in rebuilding permanent housing. With the upcoming expiration of the Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance 5150 and the need to find safe, affordable housing for fire victims, staff is proposing a funding program to build permanent, affordable housing for qualified individuals and families.
The Caldor Fire Grizzly Flats Homeowner Rebuild Program (HRP) has three key components:
1. A public-nonprofit-private partnership between El Dorado County, HomeAid Sacramento and Caldor Fire victims who meet program requirements.
2. Funding through the County’s Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund
3. Creation ...
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