Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Raymond Hodges, Director, Department of Housing
Subject: Management Agreement for Casa Esperanza
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Approving and authorizing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, to execute an agreement with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco (ECS), or a special purpose entity managed by ECS, to manage and operate the Casa Esperanza permanent supportive housing project (the "Project"), for an initial term through December 31, 2025 in accordance with an approved budget as provided therein, funded by and as may be adjusted to include, additional previously authorized or allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Homekey program and County Housing Voucher Program funding for the Project, as may be necessary and advisable, and waiving competitive bidding in connection therewith; and
B) Authorizing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, in consultation with County Attorney, to negotiate and execute a ground lease agreement with ECS, or a special purpose entity managed by ECS, for the long-term operation and management of the Project, for a term of 55 years; and
C) Authorizing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee(s), acting in consultation with the County Attorney and the approval of the County Executive, to negotiate and execute any and all agreements, documents, certificates, extensions and amendments as may be necessary and advisable and within the scope of funding authorized by the Board or otherwise received under the Homekey program for the Project.
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BACKGROUND:
Project Homekey is a State program that provides local public agencies with funding to purchase a broad range of housing types, such as hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings, and other properties, and convert them into permanent or interim housing for those experiencing homelessne...
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