19C - HOUSING DIV PROJECT REPORT

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Quarterly Report for Housing Division May 1, 2018 Page 3 Available Funds and Land Assets for Affordable Housing Development Projects The City of Santa Ana and the Housing Authority acting as the Housing Successor Agency manages multiple sources of local, state and federal funds to promote and facilitate the development of affordable housing as well as land assets held by the Housing Successor Agency. As of March 31, 2018, a total of $5,872,596 is available for affordable housing development. Exhibit 1 provides a summary of the funds available as of the end of this quarter. Exhibit 2 provides a summary of available land assets. Housing Opportunity Ordinance All in -lieu fees, penalties and other monies collected pursuant to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance, including interest, are deposited into the Inclusionary Housing Fund. Since inception, the Inclusionary Housing Fund has generated over $10.5 million to be used for the development of housing affordable to low and moderate income households, with a reasonable amount spent on administrative or related expenses associated with the administration of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. To date, the Inclusionary Housing Fund has invested $6,075,000 towards the development of 107 affordable rental housing units in the City. In regards to affordable ownership housing units, a total of 23 inclusionary affordable homes have been produced and/or are under construction as a result of our Housing Opportunity Ordinance. Projects Under Development Below are brief summaries for projects under development. Exhibit 3 provides a development timeline for the larger development projects including the Depot at Santiago, the Orchard, the Santa Ana Arts Collective, First Street Apartments, Santa Ana Veterans Village, Aqua Housing, and Tiny Tim Plaza. For Sale Infill Housing (4010 - 4026 E. McFadden Street) • Developer: Habitat for Humanity of Orange County • Description: Acquisition and new construction project comprised of five (5) affordable single- family homes to be sold to qualified low- to moderate -income buyers. • City Funds: Land provided by the Redevelopment Agency • Status: Project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in June 2018. Staff is working with the developer on the selection of qualified buyers. Depot at Santiago (923 N. Santiago Street) • Developer: C & C Development • Description: Acquisition, demolition and new construction project comprised of 69 affordable rental units, 1 manger's unit, a 3,000 SF community room, and 8,500 SF of retail space. • City Funds: HOME ($2,634,566), CDBG ($365,434), Eight (8) Project -Based Vouchers • Update: Project was completed in March 2018 and the tenants are expected to move in during April. 19C-4