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Consider recommendations regarding the approval and execution of HOME Program (HOME) Loan Documents with Good Samaritan Shelter for rehabilitation and improvement work to a single-family residence located at 2723 Marlberry Street in the City of Santa Maria, (the Project), Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to a County HOME-ARP Loan Agreement, adding $100,000.00 in HOME funds, an Amended and Restated HOME Deed of Trust, an Amended and Restated HOME Regulatory Agreement, and a HOME Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $100,000.00 (collectively, the “HOME Loan Documents”), with Good Samaritan Shelter (Good Sam), for an increased total loan amount of $500,000.00 (HOME-ARP Loan) as financial support for the Project;
b) Conduct a Public Hearing approving a Substantial Amendment to Santa Barbara County’s 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan, which is being revised to add and include $100,000.00 in HOME funds to the Project, and for which the Public Notice 30-day Public Comment period commenced on March 4, 2023, and concludes at the end of the April 4, 2023 Board Hearing; and
c) Find that the recommended actions related to the proposed Project qualify as a Categorical Exemption based on Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).