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HomeMy WebLinkAboutU.S. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)-2009 ~t v ~~ 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ A-2008-315 FUNDING APPROVAL AND GRANT AGREEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS AS AUTHORIZED AND APPROPRIATED UNDER THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008 (PUBLIC LAW 110-289, JULY 30, 2008) NSP GRANTEE: NSP GRANT NUMBER: NSP GRANT AMOUNT: NSP APPROVAL DATE: City of Santa Ana B-08-MN-06-0522 $5,795,151 N~Gt1~CC.l'l s, z~v~ This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and City of Santa Ana (Grantee) is made pursuant to the authority of sections 2301 - 2304 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289 (July 30, 2008)) (HERA). The program established pursuant to section 2301-2304 is known as the "Neighborhood Stabilization Program" or "NSP." The Notice of Allocations, Application Procedures, Regulatory Waivers Granted to and Alternative Requirements for Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes Under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 published at 73 FR 58330 (October 6, 2008) (Notice); HERA; the Grantee's submission for NSP assistance (Grantee Submission); the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as modified by the Notice and as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time) (Regulations}; and this Funding Approval, including any special conditions, constitute part of the Grant Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make NSP Grant Funds in the amount of $5,795,151 available to the Grantee upon execution of this Grant Agreement by the parties. The Grantee shall have 18 months from the date of HUD's execution of this Grant Agreement to obligate the NSP Grant Amount pursuant to the requirements of HERA and the Notice. The Grantee shall have 48 months from the date of HUD's execution of this Grant Agreement to expend the NSP Grant Amount pursuant to the requirements of the Notice. The NSP Grant Funds may be used to pay eligible costs arising from eligible uses incurred after the NSP Approval Date provided the activities to which such costs are related are carried out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre-award planning and general administrative costs may not be paid with funding assistance except as permitted in the Notice; the Notice limits such costs to those incurred on or after September 29, 2008. Other pre-award costs may not be paid with funding assistance except as permitted by 24 CFR 570.200(h); for purposes of NSP, such costs are limited to those incurred on or after the date that the NSP substantial amendment was received by HUD. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decisionmaking, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to Section 104(8) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5304) and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Grant Agreement by sub-recipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available. This Grant Agreement may be amended only with the prior written approval of HUD. In considering proposed amendments to this Grant Agreement, HUD shall review, among other things, whether the amendment is otherwise consistent with HERA, the Notice, and the Regulations. The Grantee may amend its Grantee Submission; however, such amendments, including substantial amendments as defined in 24 CFR Part 91, will be subject to the requirements of 24 CFR Part 91 (or any successor regulation) and any revisions HUD may make to the Notice (or any successor Notice or regulation). The Grantee shall at all times maintain an up-to-date copy of its Grantee Submission, including all amendments approved by HUD, on its Internet website as required by the Notice. Further, the Grantee shall maintain information on all drawdowns, deposits, and expenditures of grant funds and program income under this Funding Approval and Grant Agreement and any other records required by 24 CFR 570.506, in its files and shall make such information available for audit or inspection by duly authorized representatives of HUD, HUD's Office of the Inspector General, or the Comptroller General of the United States. The Grantee shall submit information on performance measurement as established by the Secretary for activities undertaken with NSP grant funds. The Grantee is advised that providing false, fictitious or misleading information with respect to NSP Grant Funds may result in criminal, civil or administrative prosecution under 18 USC § 1001, 18 USC § 1343, 31 USC §3729, 31 USC §3801 or another applicable statute. Close-out of this grant shall be subject to the provisions of 24 CFR 570.509 or such close-out instructions as may hereafter be issued by HUD specifically for NSP grants. 3 This NSP Grant Agreement is binding with respect to HUD in accordance with its terms upon the execution by HUD in the space provided above, subject to execution on behalf of the Grantee. The United States Department of The Grantee Housing and Urban Development City of Santa Ana ~ f Signature of Authorized Official Signature of uthorized Offical William G. Vasquez Name of ized Official Director ~~--' Community annin n De~lopment Title of Authorized Official David N. Ream Name of Authorized Official City Manager Title of Authorized Official D Date o Signatu e ~ 2 g 2009 Date of Signature 95-6000785 Grantee Tax Identification Number For HUD CFO Use Only APPLICATI£3N FC?R FE[3ERAL ASSISTANCE i. TYPE C?F 3UBMiSSION; Application Pre-application Canstruc#ian ~ Consfrucfian ~. City of Santa Ana Or anizational Dt. 483153247 Address: is Center Plaza Ana COPY ationaf Unil: ent: city Development Agency D4visiort rd felephane n~rmfser a€ person to this appilcation (give area codel an ~. - .- . -- _ ._...._....._.. {~,.,,. rnone rvumber{give area code) FaX Number e ar4a code) _ ~. ,~~"~~~'u.1~C~~i~i~ 7't4-687-2287 71~k-t~7-2z'"25 8, TYPE GF APPLICATION: 7. TYPE OF APPLIGAItiIT: (Sea back of farm for Application Typss) New Cantinual:iarr Revislan C - Muniapal If Revision, enter apprapriata letter{s} in box{es} Sea back of form for description of letters.} - Cher {specfy} t~9per {specify} 8. NAME OF FEDEi2AL AGENCY: Housi end U b ~ I r l.l= {Name of P CDBG -Neighbor 12. AREAS AFFE City of Santa Ana f3. Pi?©POSED F alert Data: =ebruary 15.2009 15, 2413 n9 ran Develapmeni 'JM13ER: 11. DfiSCR[PT11lE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S P'Rt7JECT`: ~~~~~~~(8 Neighborpaod Stabliization Program will be used to create ne~v home ownership and rental pausing opportunities for A~iddle- and i_ow-fl~iaderate-income householcks via the purchase, rehabilitation anrf tee, eta), reselling of tarc~ased and,'ar abandoned properties. a. Version 7!0~ -, o, r5 Hrr-r_rcAf rotV 5U8JECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTtVE a. Federal 5,795 151 ~ THIS PREAPPLICATIC~NIAPPLICATI{}N WAS hh~ADl= a. Yes. , b: Applicant AVAILABLE TCr THE STATE EXECUTIVE OI2D1=R 12371 - PRUCEBS FAR REVIEW ON c.-Stale `b DATE: d: Local b. No. ~ PROGRAtt+1 IS NDT CC~VEREI7 BY E. D. 12372 ~: ~t11eY - ~r GR PR£3r^.,RAlvi HAS NQT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE € Program lncon~e FOR REVIEW . 17. t5 THE AI'PL.ICANT QELtlVQUENT £3N ANY FEDERAL, DEBT?' g. TCrTAL 5,795,151 ~ I~Yes If "Yep' ~rttach an explanation ~ No 18. TO THE BEST OF MY i{NOWLE~}GE AND BELIEF ALL DATA iN THIS APF . , LICATIONIPREAPPLICATIbNRRE TRttE AND CZ)f2RECT. THE t3GUMEt*IT HAS BEEN DULY RUTH©RIZED BY THE GQWERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APf'L[CANT 1+l+iLL COMPLY WITH THE ~TTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE is AWARDED , a: Authorized Re rasentative ~',~refix EEast Name David ~ddia Name Last Name Ream of Iix . Title City Manager Telephone Number t91ve area code) .Signature of Aut ri Repr f v 714-647-6713 Zxta. 3t)?~-0{]06 B~8-~ nCt-4.T6-0~fl8 State Appii~~on ides L AGENCY Federal identifier B-Cr$-M~-06-450$ Authorized far Local Renraduckion Standard Form-424 {Rer.9-2003; Prescribed by O1ti18 Circular A-102 ``+._ APPl.ICATIC~N ~aR GtI~~1B r~ ~~~~~~~- AS5(STAIUCE 2 DATE SUBMITTED Qecemr'I, 2Lit~3 ?.TYPE 4F SUBMISStQN; 3. DATE RECEIVED i'. - ;Application Pre-application Construcfian Gonsfrucflon 4. DATE RECEIVED B ` : ~Gty rsf Santa Ana t~rgganizationall~t.1NS • ' t~.3153247 Address: ''" Strew fi: ~~7 Ciuic Canter Plaza ~it~r: Santa Arta Igo. 3£17&-QDfl6 ~tarsion 7,~CI~' rt~utstsR ~tk€3lttlflE3r I~r~?_RA!` ttfi nano L1lvisirrn d felahorte n~rtnber of person to be con#acted on i this apPtication {give area coda} 8~ TYPE t?F APPUCATIt?ht; ,~ ~ New ;-~. Confin~tation ~~; Revnlslan 1f Revisirx-r, enter appropriate latter~s) rn b~x~es) £Sae back of form for descrippon of lett€~rs.~ ether {specify} 'Et3. CA7ALDG CAF FEDERAL D(?MESfiIC ASSISTANCE NItMBER: Titer r; rnr~~„o ~t ar.,......~..,;. ~~~"`~ ~' °.I !~vtrca - rtreignt7orti Stabilization Program 'E2. AREAS AFFECTED BY PRQJECT (Cure pity of Santa Ana rnone rvurnr3ert9tre area code} FaX Nurr3l~~r ~grve area ca¢!e} 714-667-2287 71~-~7-225 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (Sea back ~sf form for Application T}rps~s} - Evlunic~pal Other {Sp@Gfif~tj ~. NAME QF FEDERAL AGENCY: Housing and Urban t~evelopment 37. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE C?t= APPLICANT'S F'Rt7JECT: Neighborhootf Stabilization Program will be used tv create ne~~r horns o~rvnership and rental housing opportunities for i49ddle-and Lc~+~aP~lotlerr-rte-Income households via the purchase, rehabilitationind resellrng of foreclosed izndfor abandoned pt~perties. tart ate: Ending Date: Fe ~~. ~v}vuttc~ai~rrAL ~tS7RtCTS i:}F: a Applicant bruary 15, 2t#Og Fef>naarar °i8, 2013 . b. Prcr sot ~6 ~ 47 6 ~ 4~ 35. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. l5 APPLIGATIgN St1BJEGT TC} REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE a. Feder~~l S,7fib •I61 ' THIS PREAPPLICATiO~1fAPPI.tCAT1t7Ri'~~AS 1~1gDE ~r. Yes. , (~.'Appiicant AVAILABLE Tt1 THE STATE E~ECtJTIVE (3RI~ER 32372 PRCrGESS FQR REL+IEUY~ r3N r. fi'~~te ~ DATE: d: LOCH! b. No. /~" PRC~CI~A['~1 lS NC7T GOVERELr BY E, t3, 12372 e.; Ctther r t?R PRt3GRAt!il tiAS NCtT SEEN SELECTED EY STATE €: Program lncorne Ft7R REVIEW . 37. i5 THE APPLICAt~tT DELINQUENT DN ANY FEDERAL DEBT? ~. Tt~TAL ~ ~,79J,1~1 ~ Yes if "YesR attaeh an expianatian ~ N . o '18. TD THE BEST OF MY f(NOWLEDGE AND 6ELIEF ALL DATA IN T , 'J•OCtIMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHQRIZED BY THE G©VERNING BC HIS APFLICATiON1PREAPPL1CATl(9A! ARE TRUE AND Ct:RRECT. THE D r TTACHED ASSURANCES tF THE ASSISTANCE 1S AWARDED Y OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL CC)fv1PLY tNtTH THE .. a. Authorized Re reser7tativs ~~refix First Name t~avtd ~r~ddle Name Last Name Ream affix ~s. Title City It~anager Telephone Number {give area core} Signature Au orized ~ - .~ n e 711-r47-67-13 _ ., _ . ... ~Autliorized for Local ReUroduction ~ -- Standarr! Form 424 {Rev.9-2t}i}3 Prescribed by C7t~<16 Circutar A-1 a2 ~~, ~ ~:,.~ ~~RTIFICATIONS (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing. The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard. (2) Anti-lobbying. The jurisdiction will comply with restrictions on lobbying required by 24 CFR part 87, together with disclosure forms, if required by that part. (3) Authority of Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations and other program requirements. (4) Consistency with Plan. The housing activities to be undertaken with NSP funds are consistent with its consolidated plan, which means that NSP funds will be used to meet the congressionally identified needs of abandoned and foreclosed homes in the targeted area set forth in the grantee's substantial amendment. (5) Acquisition and relocation. The jurisdiction will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601), and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24, except as those provisions are modified by the Notice for the NSP program published by HUD. (6) Section 3. The jurisdiction will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. (7) Citizen Participation. The jurisdiction is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of Sections 24 CFR 91.105 or 91.115, as modified by NSP requirements. (8) Following Plan. The jurisdiction is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. (9) Use of funds in 18 months. The jurisdiction will comply with Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by using, as defined in the NSP Notice, all of its grant funds within 18 months of receipt of the grant. (10) Use NSP funds < 120 of AMI. The jurisdiction will comply with the requirement that all of the NSP funds made available to it will be used with respect to individuals and families whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of area median income. 30 V ~'~ (11) Assessments. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low- and moderate-income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if NSP funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with NSP funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, with respect to properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (but not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than NSP funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks NSP or CDBG funds to cover the assessment. (12) Excessive Force. The jurisdiction certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing: (1) a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and (2) a policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from, a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. (13) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The NSP grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. (14) Compliance with lead-based paint procedures. The activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K, and R of this title. (15) Com i nce wi laws. The jurisdiction will comply with applicable laws. ~~ Signature/Authorized Official November 17 2008 Date Ci Mana er Title 31 CERTIFICATIONS (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing. The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard. (2) Anti-lobbying. The jurisdiction will comply with restrictions on lobbying required by 24 CFR part 87, together with disclosure forms, if required by that part. (3) Authority of Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations and other program requirements. (4) Consistency with Plan. The housing activities to be undertaken with NSP funds are consistent with its consolidated plan, which means that NSP funds will be used to meet the congressionally identified needs of abandoned and foreclosed homes in the targeted area set forth in the grantee's substantial amendment. (5) Acquisition and relocation. The jurisdiction will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601), and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24, except as those provisions are modified by the Notice for the NSP program published by HUD. (6) Section 3. The jurisdiction will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. (7) Citizen Participation. The jurisdiction is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of Sections 24 CFR 91.105 or 91.1 15, as modified by NSP requirements. (8) Following Plan. The jurisdiction is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. (9) Use of funds in 18 months. The jurisdiction will comply with Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by using, as defined in the NSP Notice, all of its grant funds within 18 months of receipt of the grant. (10) Use NSP funds < 120 of AMI. The jurisdiction will comply with the requirement that all of the NSP funds made availab_ le to it will be used with respect to individuals and families whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of area median income. 30 (11) Assessments. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low- and moderate-income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if NSP funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with NSP funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, with respect to properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (but not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than NSP funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks NSP or CDBG funds to cover the assessment. (12) Excessive Force. The jurisdiction certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing: (1) a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and (2) a policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from, a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. (13) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The NSP grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. (14) Compliance with lead-based paint procedures. The activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K, and R of this title. (15) Comp a ce wit aws. The jurisdiction will comply with applicable laws. November 17 2008 Signature/Authorized Official Date Ci Mana er Title 31 Request for Release of Funds u.s. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-0087 and Urban Development (exp. 3/31/2011) and Certification Office of Community Planning and Development This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible Entity) 1. Program Title(s) 2. HUDlState Identification Number 3. Recipient Identification Number CDBG - Neighborhood Stabilization Program (optional) B-08-MN-06-0522 4. OMB Catalog Number(s) 14-218 6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number) Shelly Landry-Bayle (714)667-2287 (Phone) 5. Name and address of responsible entity City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-3? Santa Ana, CA 92701 7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity) 8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 611 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following 9. Program Activity(ies)/Project Name(s) 10. Location (Street address, city, county, State) NSP Acquisition and Rehabilitation - Various Foreclosed Single Family Homes 11. Program Activity/Project Description The Program seeks to acquire, rehabilitate, and resell foreclosed single family homes in order to create new home ownership opportunities for Low-/Moderate- and Middle-Income households. A total of $2,015,636 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds will be used for this program. All repairs will be made in accordance with Federal regulations. Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1199) Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity) With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: 1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining to the project(s) named above. 2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local laws. 3. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal ^ did ~ did not require the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement. 4. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure. 5. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 6. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that: 7. I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible entity. 8. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity. ...y.,...,,,o ~~ ~~~~~~y~ny vincer or me rsesponsible Entity I Title of Certifying Officer X ~~2._ Address of Certifying Officer 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 David N. Ream, City Manager Date signed 01/16/2009 Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part I and agrees to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b). Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient X Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements 3802) Title of Authorized Officer Date signed Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99) Request for Release of Funds u.s. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-0087 and Urban Development (exp. 3/3112011) and Certification Office of Community Planning and Development This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number. Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible Entity) 1. Program Title(s) 2. HUD1State Identification Number 3. Recipient Identification Number CDBG - Neighborhood Stabilization Program (optional) B-08-MN-06-0522 4. OMB Catalog Number(s) 14-218 6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number) Shelly Landry-Gayle (714)667-2287 (Phone) 5. Name and address of responsible entity City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-37 Santa Ana, CA 92701 8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 611 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity) The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following 9. Program Activity(ies)/Project Name(s) 10. Location (Street address, city, county, State) NSP Acquisition and Rehabilitation - Various Foreclosed Condominium Units and Historically Significant Single Family Homes 11. Program Activity/Project Description The Program seeks to acquire, rehabilitate, and resell foreclosed condominium units and historically significant single family homes in order to create new home ownership opportunities for Low-/Moderate- and Middle-Income households. A total of $700,000 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds will be used for this program. All repairs will be made in accordance with Federal regulations. form HUD-701x15 (1/99) Previous editions are obsolete 1 A Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity) With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: 1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining to the project(s) named above. 2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local laws. 3. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed project described in Part I of this request, I have found that the proposal ^did ~ did not require the preparation and dissemination of an environmental impact statement. 4. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure. 5. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. 6. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that: 7. I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible entity. 8. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity. signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity X Address of Certifying Officer 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 M-31 rare ~. i o ne compteted when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 and agrees to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR SA.71(hl Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient Title of Authorized Officer Date signed Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001,1010,1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802) Title of Certifying Officer David N. Ream, City Manager uaie signea 01/16/2009 Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99) To: City Clerk's Office From: Mary Aguilar, Housing Management Aide Date: November 24, 2008 Re: Neighborhood Stabilization Program Substantial Amendment Due to time constraints, Housing is requesting that we obtain the City Manager's signatures on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Application and guidelines prior to the finalization of the Substantial Amendment. Only a few minor changes are needed at this time. This document must be mailed out to HUD by this week because the due date for the Substantial Amendment is December 1, 2008. Housing will have a completed Substantial Amendment document to the Clerk's office no later than Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Thank you.