COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Services Agency

Office of Housing

DATE:

June 30, 2004

BOARD MEETING DATE:

July 6, 2004

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Maureen Borland, Director, Human Services Agency

Steve Cervantes, Director, Office of Housing

SUBJECT:

Approve an Agreement with The Lesley Foundation for a Facility Improvement (Sprinkler System Installation and related services) Loan

Recommendation

Adopt a Resolution:

1. Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with The Lesley Foundation in the amount of $165,000 for a Facility Improvement (Sprinkler System Installation and related services) Loan for Bonnie Brae Terrace, for the term of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and

2. Authorizing the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications not to exceed $25,000 and to make minor changes in the types of services and activities provided by Contractor.

Background

Bonnie Brae Terrace consists of 164 units of affordable senior housing located in Belmont.

This Agreement provides funding to install a sprinkler system to rehabilitate the Bonnie Brae Terrace, which is operated by The Lesley Foundation, a nonprofit, community-based organization that maintains and develops affordable housing and related facilities and services for seniors and persons with disabilities, who have low to moderate incomes.

The Lesley Foundation applied for funding through the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and was recommended for funding by the Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) for inclusion in the FY 2004-05 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. On May 4, 2004, the Board of Supervisors approved the Bonnie Brae Terrace Rehabilitation for inclusion in the CDBG Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2004-05.

Discussion

Rehabilitation of the Bonnie Brae Terrace will include, but not be limited to, the installation of a fire sprinkler system and other related repairs at the Bonnie Brae Terrace. In the event that the funds provided under this Agreement are insufficient to perform the rehabilitation work specifically set forth in the Agreement, The Lesley Foundation shall be responsible for obtaining funds and/or materials necessary to complete the work.

This Agreement has been approved by the County Counsel's Office as to form, and meets HUD regulations. Risk Management has reviewed and approved the Contractor’s insurance coverage.

Vision Alignment

The Agreement with The Lesley Foundation keeps the commitment of: Ensuring basic health and safety for all, and goal number 8: Help vulnerable people - the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at-risk youth and others - achieve a better quality of life. The agreement contributes to this commitment and goal by providing facility improvements and addressing health and safety hazards at the Bonnie Brae Terrace, which provides affordable housing low and moderate income seniors.

Fiscal Impact

The term of the Agreement is July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. The total County obligation under this Agreement is $165,000, which is being provided by CDBG and is included in the CDBG Action Plan for FY 2004-05. This program is included in the Recommended Office of Housing Budget for FY 2004-05. There is no Net County Cost.