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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - December 17, 2008 E-14 PHAGENDA ITEM �** Iq CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Set a Public Hearing for January 7, 2009, to solicit feedback on potential uses of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds being made available by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. MEETING DATE: December 17,2008 PREPARED BY: Community Development Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set a Public Hearing for January 7, 2009, to solicit feedback on potential uses of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds being made available by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In July 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which appropriated $3.92 billion the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The goal of the NSP funding is to promote investment in neighborhoods suffering from high rates of foreclosure and abandonment. NSP Funding Sources NSPfunds are being distributed by both the U.S. Departmentof Housingand Urban Development (HUD) and the California Department of HousinD and Community Development (HCD). Funds maybe received from each source without effect on the other source. San Joaquin CountyAllocation San Joaquin County received a $9 million allocation directly from HUD to address problems being faced throughout the County. San Joaquin County designated approximately $578,000 for the City of Lodi. On November 18, the Council recommended those funds be used for the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of foreclosed properties. The City also may have an opportunity to secure a portion of the $2.2 million set-aside for very low-income housing. HCD Allocation On December 1, HCD submitted its NSP Plan to HUD. Because HCD felt that HUD's formula did not adequately factor in foreclosure rates in certain cities whose counties received direct funding, HCD allocated additional funds to many of these cities. HCD's NSP Plan requires that jurisdictions with preliminary allocations partner with other cities within the same county in order to receive funding. In order to receive an additional $871,252 in NSP funding, Lodi has the option of partnering with the following cities in order to submit an application totaling at least $1 million (the minimum to apply): Escalon $146,043 Lathrop $696,139 Ripon $221,478 APPROVED: Bla('qgg, City Manager Set Public Hearing for January 7,2009, for NSP Funding December 17,2008 Page 2 of 2 Additionally, HCD will have approximately $37 million available for housing projects that serve very low- income households and meet NSP requirements. These funds will be made available in an over-the- counter application process. HCD NSP Process The process for receiving HCD NSP funding is somewhat different than the process for securing funds through the County. HCD requires that all applicant jurisdictions hold two public hearings: one to solicit public comment on potential uses of funds and a second to approve the application. Feedback received at the first public hearing is intended to assist in identifying activities for the application. HCD anticipates releasing a Notice of Funding Availability in January 2009, with applications due in February 2009. The quick timeframe is driven by the need to expend funds within 18 months, roughly by June 2010, a deadline set forth by HUD. In order to secure the funds and increase the City's ability to expend them quickly, staff is currently working with Escalon, Lathrop, and Ripon to complete a Memorandum of Understanding. FISCAL IMPACT: The allocation of NSP funds will have no impact on the City General Fund. FUNDING AVAILABLE: N/A nra t BartIam Interim Community Development Director Please immediately confirm receipt of this fax by calling 333-6702 CITY OF LODI P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNLA 95241-1910 ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON POTENTIAL USES OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS BEING MADE AVAILABLE BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PUBLISH DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20,2008 TEAR SHEETS WANTED: One (1) please SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: RANDI JOHL, CITY CLERK City of Lodi P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 DATED: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18,2008 ORDERED BY: RANDI JOHL CITY CLERK I]FER M ERRIN, CMC A SISTANT eITY CLERK MARIABECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK Faxed to the Sentinel at 369-1084 at (time) on (data) (imes) LNS Phoned to confirm receipt of all pages at (time) CM�JMP (initials) formsladvins.doc h <,P 0F' DECLARATION OF POSTING PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON POTENTIAL USES OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS BEING MADE AVAILABLE BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On Friday, December 19, 2008, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a Notice of Public Hearing to solicit feedback on potential uses of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds being made available by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following locations: Lodi Public Library Lodi City Clerks Office Lodi City Hall Lobby Lodi Carnegie Forum I declare under penalty of perjurythat the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on December 19,2008, at Lodi, California. am AA A JPPNIFER PERRIN, CMC A SISTANT CITY CLERK N:1Administration\CLERK\Forms\DECPOSTCD.DOC ORDERED BY: RANDIJOHL CITY CLERK MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK DECLARATION OF MAILING PUBLIC HEARING TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON POTENTIAL USES OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS BEING MADE AVAILABLE BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT On Friday, December 19, 2008, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited in the United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereon, containing a Notice of Public Hearing to solicit feedback on potential uses of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds being made available by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, attached hereto marked Exhibit A. The mailing list for said matter is attached hereto marked Exhibit B. There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi, California, and the places to which said envelopes were addressed. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on December 19, 2008, at Lodi, California. (4f4NIFER 1�. PERRIN. CMC SSISTANT ITY CLERK Formsldecmaii. doc ORDERED BY: RANDIJOHL CITY CLERK, CITY OF LODI MARIA BECERRA ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK • CITY OF LODI Carnegie Forum 305 West Pine Street, Lodi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 7,2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. For information regarding this notice please contact: Randi Johl City Clerk Telephone: (209) 333-6702 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1EXHibiT. f, NOTICE S HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a public hearing at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider the following item: a) Solicit feedback on potential uses of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds being made available by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Community Development Department, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6711. All interested persons are invited to present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2"" Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing. If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the close of the public hearing. By Order of the Lodi City Council: Dated: December 17,2008 D. Stephen Schwabauer City Attorney CLERK%PUSHEARWOTICE$WOTCDD.DOC IW7/00 IEXH'IBIT BI Pete Gibson FCB Homes 10100 Trinity Parkway, Suite 420 Stockton, CA 95219 Suzanne Mangum Lodi House 801 S. Washington St Lodi, CA 95240 Kathy Haring 552 Kirst Dr. Woodbridge, CA 95258 Habitat for Humanity - Lodi clo Pete Chadwick 15000 Juniper Avenue Lockeford, CA 95237 Habitat for Humanity — San Joaquin 2050 E. Fremont Street Stockton, CA 95205 Tracy Williams LOEL Center & Gardens 105 S. Washington Street Lodi, CA 95240