Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Measure K: One-Time Grant to Rebuilding Together Peninsula to Support Major Repairs to Five Homes of Low-Income Homeowners of San Mateo County
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of Measure K funds, not to exceed $75,000, to Rebuilding Together Peninsula for major repairs (roof, HVAC replacement, plumbing or electrical system repairs) to five homes of low-income homeowners in San Mateo County, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $75,000 appropriating Measure K funds from Non-Departmental Services Reserves to Non-Departmental Services Other Special Department Expense to the grant agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
Rebuilding Together Peninsula's ("RTP") mission is to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives. For 34 years, RTP has been the "go-to" agency thousands of low-income residents across the Peninsula have turned to for critical repairs and improvements to help them continue to live independently in safe and healthy homes and, in most cases, to age in place. RTP provides critical home safety repairs and rehabilitation work for the Peninsula's most vulnerable residents and prioritizes the needs of low-income homeowners. Today, with support from skilled staff and volunteers, RTP completes approximately 130 repair projects throughout San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties annually.
DISCUSSION:
The $75,000 in Measure K funding will support RTP's ability to repair five homes owned by low-income San Mateo County residents by December 31, 2024.
In order to qualify for RTP's services, applicants must own their home, and their household income must be no more than 80 percent of the area's median income. ...
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