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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-164 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENTS; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND (3) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE INITIAL AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE THREE ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF HOME ENTITLEMENT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista contracts for the administration of a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program because it is more cost-effective than providing for such services in-house and ensures program performance from qualified and experienced third-party professionals in this highly specialized field.
South Bay Community Services (SBCS) was selected based upon their extensive experience for this type of service and their ability to best meet the City's goals and objectives in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) HOME program requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activities for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed activities are not considered "Projects" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposals consist of a reporting action, is an administrative function, and is not site specific project(s) and will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, these activities are not...
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