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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Regional Early Action Planning 1.0 Grant and Request Revenue and Appropriations of $200,157 (CD)
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MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Jennifer Rhyne, Neighborhood Services Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 1.0 Grant and request revenue and appropriations of $200,157.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On June 2, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-158 approving the participation and allocation of funding for the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant funds award to San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) on behalf of member agencies, including the City of Lodi. This Resolution authorized the City of Lodi Community Development Department and the Economic Development Division to submit a concept letter for REAP grant funds to support the production of affordable housing and increase opportunities for low to moderate income households to access quality affordable housing, including homeownership. On November 17, 2021, the REAP grant funds were accepted and appropriated.
Staff tried to identify consultants that could complete various feasibility studies in relation to tasks outlined in the REAP concept letter submitted by the City. Unfortunately, most consultants contacted did not currently have the capacity to take on such a task. Staff reevaluated needs and conferred with SJCOG on allowable uses. Since the cost of the consultant for the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element update came in significantly higher than anticipated, it was determined amending the REAP grant would allow for remaining funds of $82,470 to be allocated towards Housing Element Costs which would reduce the overall cost burden on the City. Amendment 2 authorized the extension of the grant through 2024.
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