REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: KRISTINE LONGORIA, Project Manager
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a Grant Agreement funded by Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-2R) between City of Fresno and Divisadero Prime LLC:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P24-01882 for construction of an affordable multifamily residence; and
2. Approve a $1,000,000 Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grant agreement with Divisadero Prime, LLC for the construction of 20 affordable housing units for those experiencing homelessness
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P24-01882
2. Approve the $1,000,000 ERF Grant Agreement (Exhibit A-ERF Agreement) with Divisadero Prime, LLC for the construction of 20 factory-built affordable housing units for encampment eligible individuals who are experiencing homelessness and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to sign all implementing agreement documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On February 26, 2024, The Planning and Development Department, Housing Production Division released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) requesting proposals from development organizations to construct affordable housing units. Divisadero Prime was the sole response received and selected to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement with the City to provide $1,000,000 from ERF-2R Funding. As part of the funding agreement, Divisadero Prime will provide permanent affordable housing for individuals within the City of Fresno in the form of factory-built homes consisting of 20, ...
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