SUBJECT: Authorizing a Letter of Conditional Funding Commitment Reservation of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Home Investment Partnership Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding Towards an Affordable Rental Housing Construction Project at 3015 Park Avenue, Merced, for up to $1,690,461.30 of the City’s Allocation of HUD HOME-ARP Funding REPORT IN BRIEF Considers authorizing a conditional funding commitment reservation letter to be signed and issued to UPholdings California, LLC, developer of the future Mercy Village Apartments, a 66-unit affordable housing project to be located at 3015 Park Avenue, Merced, for up to $1,690,461.30 of the City’s allocation of HUD HOME-ARP funding. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Authorizing a Conditional Commitment Reservation letter, following review as to form by the City Attorney, to be provided to UPholdings California, LLC, developer of the future Mercy Village affordable housing project at 3015 Park Avenue for up to $1,690,461.30 of the City’s allocation of HUD HOME-ARP funding; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.

Consent Item Passed Introduced January 31, 2024

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Development Services Department
Introduced: January 31, 2024
On agenda: February 20, 2024
Passed: February 20, 2024

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