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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRESENTATION - #36Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development DECEMBER 7, 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA ITEM # 36 Background In accordance with the City's Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures amended by City Council on August 18, 2020, the Community Development Agency, upon City Council approval, will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP), for available funds. The available funds for this RFP includes funds available in the Inclusionary Housing Fund, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, HOME -American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) Program, Project -Based Voucher Program, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Available Funds Inclusionary Housing Fund $10,093,318 HOME Investment Partnerships ProProgram(HOME)$3,161,226 g HOME —American Rescue Plan HOME —ARP)$5,256,327 Neighborhood Stabilization Program $135,107 NSP ) Project -Based Vouchers Twenty -Five (25) $18,645,978 and 25 Project - TOTAL Based Vouchers The RFP also includes a land asset currently held by the Housing Authority at 302 E. Twenty -Second Street. Priorities 1. Acquisition and rehabilitation projects 2. Homeownership projects Projects that do not fit these two priorities will still be eligible to submit a proposal. Competitive Selection Criteria also includes: Project provides at least 50% or more of the units for extremely low-income families at 30% AMI (possible F oints based on a tiered scoring —10 pts. for 50%, 8 pts. 0r 40%, 6 pts. for 30%, 4 pts. for 20%, etc.) BONUS POINTS: Project provides at least 75% or more of the units for extremely low-income families at 30% Area Median Income HOME -ARP Funds The City was awarded $6,183,914 in HOME -ARP funds that are restricted to serve people experiencing homelessness. A Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan is required to allocate these new HOME -ARP funds which includes the CitY 's HOME -ARP Allocation Plan. HOME -ARP Allocation Plan: The City will issue an RFP for Affordable Housing Development to commit the funds for the following two eligible activities: To acquire, rehabilitate, or construct affordable rental housing primarily for individuals and families experiencing homelessness• and To acquire and develop HOME -ARP non -congregate shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness (e.g. motels). RFP Issuance and Deadline With approval by City Council, the RFP for Affordable Housing Development will be issued on December 8, 2021. Staff will publicize the RFP as widely as possible to affordable housing developers. The deadline for the RFP will be February 28, 2022. Following this competitive selection process, staff will return to City Council with a recommendation to award affordable housing funds to one or more projects. Questions