The resolution authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a $45 million grant to improve infrastructure for three major housing projects in San Francisco. These projects aim to develop a total of up to 8,345 housing units, including public, affordable, and market-rate options, over the next several years.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute a Standard Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD” or “Department”) under the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program - Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area for a total award of $45,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for infrastructure improvements for the housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); the housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 8,000 units of affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Treasure Island Project (“Treasure Island Project”); and the housing development related to the mixed-use urban village, including up to 1575 units of affordable and market rate housing commonly known as the India Basin Development (“India Basin Project”), for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2031, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate, as defined herein.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a state grant program aimed at facilitating infrastructure improvements for housing developments in San Francisco.
The Department issued a Request for Concept Proposals for the Infill Infrastructure Grant - Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area Program, inviting applications for funding.
The Department released the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program Guidelines and Notice of Funding Availability, detailing program requirements for applicants.
The Department approved the application submitted by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program, awarding $45 million.
The Department issued a conditional award letter to the City, confirming the grant amount and outlining terms and conditions for the funding.
The Mayor's Office prepared a resolution to authorize the execution of a Standard Agreement with the Department to accept the grant funds.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to execute the Standard Agreement for the grant.
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