REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to using the Valley Inn located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, Fresno 93728, as an interim low-barrier homeless shelter:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and
2. Approve a Repair Services Agreement with the Fresno Housing Authority not to exceed $2,651,648 (District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Repair Services Agreement with Fresno Housing Authority to rehabilitate Valley Inn using Homekey 2 funds to serve as an interim low-barrier emergency homeless shelter as part of Project Homekey; and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 29, 2021, the City of Fresno (City) purchased the Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, Fresno 93728 to serve as an interim low-barrier emergency homeless shelter as part of Project Homekey. Since receiving a fully executed Homekey 2 award agreement on August 4, 2022, in order to meet the State of California's deadlines, rehabilitation must commence as soon as possible. Fresno Housing Authority has agreed to serve as the City's Developer for this Homekey 2 project. This action will enable the City to replace important mechanical systems and make improvements that will enhance the experience of residents at this shelter.
BACKGROUND
On December 9, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 2021-317 authorizing staff to submit applications to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) second round of funding under the Homekey Program (Homekey 2) for the operational and support services that support sustaining and expanding housing for persons experiencing homelessness. Accordingly, staff submitted an application for the Valley Inn, lo...
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