TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jennifer Palmer, Director of Housing & Homeless Services
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 230270B with Napa Valley Community Foundation
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Housing & Homeless Services requests the approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230270B for $125,000 with Napa Sonoma ADU to provide technical assistance with the County's Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit (AADU) Forgivable Loan Program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 29, 2022 the Board of Supervisors approved the Napa County AADU Forgivable Loan Program (Program) underwriting guidelines. The Program will provide forgivable loans for AADU development in exchange for the commitment to rent the unit at an affordable rate to households earning up to 80% Area Median Income for five years. Today's action will allow the County to obtain expertise from Napa Sonoma ADU to assist applicants of the Program with ADU education and feasibility consults, technical assistance to jurisdictions in Napa County, and staff participation in a steering committee for Program oversite. The contract maximum for this agreement is $125,000 for each fiscal year through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Housing & Homeless Services
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This item is discretionary in that there is no mandate to provide this specific service. However, the AADU Forgivable Loan Program requires that applicants receive technical assistance to be eligible for the County's AADU Forgivable Loan Program.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
The agreement renews annually through June 30, 2025 and will be budgeted in future fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved:
If this item is not approved, the AADU Forgivable loan program will not operate per t...
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