REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 15, 2020
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Actions pertaining to CARES Act Grant Agreement with Housing Authority of the City of Fresno to provide interim housing for at-risk residents due to COVID-19:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 39th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 to appropriate $4,500,000 in CARES Act Funds for Grant Agreement with Housing Authority (Requires 5 Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. Approve Grant Agreement with Housing Authority of the City of Fresno in an amount up to $4,500,000 to purchase motels to provide interim housing for at-risk residents due to COVID-19.
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RECOMMENDATION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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BACKGROUND
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ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
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LOCAL PREFERENCE
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FISCAL IMPACT
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