TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: David Morrison, Interim County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jennifer Palmer, Director of Housing & Homeless Services
SUBJECT: Regional Early Action Planning Grant Suballocation Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Housing & Homeless Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230401B with the Association of Bay Area Governments for a maximum of $102,201 for the term May 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023, to support funding a farmworker needs assessment.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) received grant funds awarded by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and has suballocated $102,201 to support a farmworker needs assessment for planning of affordable housing on agricultural land near urban areas. The term of the agreement shall begin on May 16, 2023 and conclude on December 31, 2023.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Fund 2080, Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This item is discretionary in that there is no mandate to apply for or accept funds.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Funds will be expended through 2023
Consequences if not approved:
Napa County will not receive State allocated funding for the farmworker needs assessment.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On September 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to conduct a Farmworker Housing and Community Needs Assessment ("Assessment"). The purpose of the Assessment is to collect the necessary data to inform fut...
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