DATE: May 20, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
Susan Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Revised Resolution and MOU for Participation in the California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey+ Program
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing the County to submit a joint grant application with RHCB Development LP (RHCB) and UP Holdings California, LLC (UPholdings) to HCD for participation in the Homekey+ Program, total not to exceed $31,650,000;
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with RHCB and UPholdings to identify, apply for, and develop a supportive housing project for the Homekey+ Program, effective upon execution through June 30, 2030, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions; and
3. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated grant applications and all grant documents.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the first recommended action will allow the County, in partnership with RHCB and UPholdings, to provide the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) with an updated resolution to meet the Homekey+ application requirements. Approval of the second recommended action will authorize the Chairman to execute a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with RHCB and UPholdings to serve as the development sponsor/co-applicant(s) with the County on Homekey+ Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development projects and requires them to pursue additional funding in the form of grants, housing vouchers, and rental subsidies, to support the long-term feasibility of the project. Approval of the third recommended action will delegate authority to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health (DB...
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