This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to receive up to $18.2 million in grant funds for purchasing and operating a property at 685 Ellis Street as permanent supportive housing. It also commits approximately $4.1 million in matching funds and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development having anticipated revenue to the City in a total amount not to exceed $18,226,702 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 685 Ellis Street for permanent supportive housing and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $4,114,702 in required matching funds for acquisition of the property and a minimum of 15 years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to secure funding for the acquisition and operation of a property at 685 Ellis Street for permanent supportive housing in response to a declared shelter crisis in San Francisco.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development issued a Notice of Funding Availability for Round 3 of the Homekey Grant Program, providing approximately $736 million to support housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 184-22, approving the acquisition of the property at 681-687 Ellis Street and authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for Homekey Grant Funds.
HSH submitted an application for Round 3 Project Homekey Grant Funding for the property at 685 Ellis Street, seeking funds to support its acquisition and operations.
HCD approved the application for Homekey funding, awarding a total of $18,226,702 for the acquisition and operation of the property, subject to the terms of a Standard Agreement.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to accept and expend the Homekey grant funds for the property at 685 Ellis Street.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing HSH to execute the Standard Agreement with HCD and accept the Homekey grant funds.
The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing HSH to proceed with the acquisition and operation of the property as permanent supportive housing.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
