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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-108 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE, IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING, TO EXECUTE A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $43 million under the CalHome program. Funding can be used for homeownership assistance program activities under the CalHome program through local, public and nonprofit agencies. This action requests authorization to apply for funds through this NOFA to increase available funding for the City's Home Buyer Assistance Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the action consists of applying for available funding that will be used to assist first time home buyers and will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines this activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
California HCD has issued a NOFA of approximately $43 million under the CalHome program. Funding was made available by the passage of Proposition 1C, the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006. Funds awarded through this NOFA will provide for homeownership assistance...
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