REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, Director
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, Laing Companies, LLC, and Community HousingWorks for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 3374 East Shields, Fresno, CA 93726 (Council District 4)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno (City), and Laing Companies, LLC and Community HousingWorks (Developer) for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) amenities to serve the development known as 3374 East Shields - Phase I, located at 3374 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726, contingent upon full funding of the Developer's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program application, due May 4, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Located at 3374 East Shields Avenue, the project is a $48,400,000 new construction affordable housing development that includes 84 deed-restricted rental units and certain Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) improvements. The STI components are intended to enhance safety, connectivity, and active transportation access for residents and the surrounding community. 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 will include a complete list of the STI improvements and a request for up to $15,000,000 to reimburse the City for these infrastructure enhancements...
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