REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Planning & Development Department
THROUGH: PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning & Development Department
BY: SHIN AE CHOI, Real Estate Finance Specialist I
Housing & Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the repair services agreement with RH Community Builders, Inc. (RH Community Builders) to amend the Project Homekey rehabilitation budget of $4,702,108.00 by $450,000.00 for a total amended contract amount of $5,152,108.00 for repairs and maintenance at The Villa Motel (Property), located at 817 North Parkway Drive, Fresno, CA (APN 449-335-25).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the First Amendment to the repair services agreement with RH Community Builders, to increase the previously approved budget of $4,702,108.00 by $450,000.00 for a total amended contract amount of $5,152,108.00 for repairs and maintenance at The Villa Motel.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Due to required sidewalk, curb, and accessibility improvements not originally included in the rehabilitation budget at The Villa Motel, and in addition to necessary repairs, the approved Repair Services Agreement dated August 18, 2022 must be amended and the budget increased by $450,000.00 for a total agreement amount of $5,152,108.00. This increase is within the Project Homekey budget for this site.
BACKGROUND
The Villa Motel is located along the N. Parkway Drive Corridor. This area of Fresno is a densely populated strip of motels visible along Highway 99, with a history of being the epicenter for families and individuals living in poverty. The subculture of human trafficking, gangs, and drugs draw adults and their children into a self-perpetuating cycle, creating Adverse Childhood Experiences of abuse, neglect, and trauma. During COVID-19, it is crucial that they are provided with improved quality living conditions. This project, in combination with several other p...
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