Memorandum
Date: April 21, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Interim Community Development Department Director
Subject: Adopt Resolution of Lake County Board of Supervisors Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Local Government Planning Support Grant Program Funds
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
On April 7, 2020 the Lake County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with EMC Planning Group, Inc. to review the draft Housing Element Update (2019-2027), Lake County General Plan, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) letter dated January 7, 2020 and revise the draft Housing Element Update to reflect current conditions, County policies, emerging issues and changes needed to comply with the housing requirements as mandated by the HCD. Most state and federal grants and loans require a certified housing element in order to be eligible to apply for and receive funds.
The scope of work also includes a grant submittal to the Housing and Community Development Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant. Lake County is eligible for up to $150,000 in this non-competitive grant program. EMC will submit grant application within 10 days of contract execution.
A Resolution adopted by the Lake County Board of Supervisors is required as part of the LEAP Grant Application. Staff is requesting Lake County Board of Supervisors to approve a resolution authorizing the EMC Planning Group, Inc. to file a Grant Application on Behalf of the Community Development Department - Planning Division with the California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Early Action Planning Grants Program to Fund the 6th Cycle Lake County Housing Element Update.
This non-competitive grant does not require matching funds and staff does not anticipate additional administrative or staff costs related to this grant application.
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