REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SANTINO DANISI, MBA, City Controller/Finance Director
Finance Department
BY: BRANDON SISK, Business Manager
Finance Department, Grants Management Unit
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Southwest Fresno Development Corporation (SWFDC)
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement with SWFDC modifying the scope of services for the No Place Like Home Initiative
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement with SWFDC modifying the scope of services and timeline for the No Place Like Home Initiative specific to Southwest Fresno and those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments and modifications pertaining to this grant program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends Council approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with SWFDC modifying the scope of services for the No Place Like Home initiative that was previously approved by Council on March 30, 2023. As lead partner, the SWFDC is implementing a program to build wealth and provide affordable housing in Southwest Fresno. Currently the program provides first time homeownership financial literacy to residents in multiple languages, serves residents in transitions to home ownership, and assists potential first-time homeowners with securing public/private down payment assistance resources.
The original scope included a portion of funding to purchase four newly built homes in Southwest Fresno providing a lease to homeownership option for graduates of the program. Due to the timing and availability of homes within the Oasis Development on Marks and State Route 180, SWFDC would like to modify this portion of the program to instead partner with the Senior Cottages Project and purchase seven manufactured homes and place them on church grounds at the Westside Church of God.
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the City of Fresno was awarded...
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