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Receive a Status Report from Housing Program Manager regarding Housing and Economic Development Programs (Referral #2018.21).
a) Proposed Actions: Receive report regarding the Housing/Economic Development Program, referral number 2018.21
b) Proposed Actions: Provide direction to staff (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a Status Report from Housing Program Manager regarding Housing and Economic Development Programs (Referral #2018.21).
a) Proposed Actions: Receive report regarding the Housing/Economic Development Program, referral number 2018.21
b) Proposed Actions: Provide direction to staff
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Anastacia Wyatt, Housing Program Manager began employment with the County of Monterey on February 4, 2019. The Program Manager was tasked by the BOS with analyzing the existing Housing and Economic Development (HED) goals, priorities and the organizational structure. It is important for the County to focus on critical housing needs and effectively apply, utilize and carry out new state funding for affordable housing and homelessness.
This update is based on the Housing Program Manager's assessment of the housing programs, State funding opportunities and the structure of County housing programs in her 8-month tenure.
ACTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS
Inclusionary Housing
Ongoing housing programs include Inclusionary Housing and Federal programs, and the Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Inclusionary Housing funds are based on in-lieu fees. Currently, the County's balance of Inclusionary Housing funds is $804,905. These funds are intended for future multi-family developments.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Update
The Inclusionary Housing Update began with the feasibility analysis that is being finalized by Keyser Marston Associates. The next step will be to host community workshops on the Ordinance. LeSar Development Consultants will assist the County to complete the...
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