REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: CORRINA NUNEZ, Project Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Approve an $849,209 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (part of the American Rescue Plan) Agreement with Fresno City College for labor and supervision costs related to the construction of 24 Tiny Homes.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an $849,209 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Agreement (Exhibit "A" - SLFRF Agreement) with Fresno City College for labor and supervision costs related to the construction of 24 Tiny Homes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 9, 2021, the City Council elected to use a portion of the City's SLFRF allocation to support the COVID-19 Public Health and Economic Response by addressing the impact on lower income households by using funds to help increase the supply of affordable housing and the creation of affordable housing, which is an eligible use of funds under the Act. Additionally, on September 29, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 2022-2017, to fund the Fresno City College Tiny Homes Program subject to a funding agreement being brought forth to the City Council for approval.
BACKGROUND
On August 31, 2022, the Planning and Development Department proposed to fund the Fresno City College's Construction Program by providing $849,209 in SLFRF funds to pay for labor and supervision costs related to the construction of 24 Tiny Homes that will be used to provide affordable housing to low-income residents. The Fresno City College is proposing to build all 24 Tiny Homes by September 30, 2026.
Fresno City College's Construction Program is proposing to construct 24 Tiny Homes that will consist of one-bedroom/one-bathroom units of approximately 160 square feet. The College plans to partn...
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