REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, Director Department
Planning and Development Department
PHILIP SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: JENNIFER DAVIS, Senior Management Analyst
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for The Roos @ Fulton Forum located at 1302 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno (City) and the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno (Developer) for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) amenities to serve the development known as The Roos @ Fulton Forum located at 1302 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721, contingent upon full funding of the Developer's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program application, due May 4, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Roos @ Fulton Forum located at 1302 Fulton Street is a $77,000,000 mixed-use development that includes 124 deed-restricted affordable residential rental units and certain Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) improvements. The STI components aim to reduce environmental impact and improve transportation access for residents by enhancing connectivity to major retail, social services, education, and employment opportunities. The Developer is applying for Round 10 of the California Strategic Growth Council's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to secure funding for the project. To submit a complete application, the City must enter into a contractual agreement with the Developer to construct the STI improvements, should the project be awarded. The application includes a request for up to $15,000,000 to reimburse the City for these infr...
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