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Consider recommendations regarding 2023 Homekey Program Application, First District, as follows:
a) Authorize the Community Services Director or designee to submit to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) a grant application for the 2023 Homekey Program in an amount not to exceed $3,100,000.00 for the acquisition of 2011 Oak Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Property), including all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents (Application);
b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Application and participation in the Homekey Program, and the acceptance and administration of Homekey funds;
c) Approve a reservation of up to $915,000.00 in funds made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), or other available local, State or federal funds that have been allocated to the County, which will serve as capital matching funds required under the Homekey program for the acquisition of the Property by the Turner Foundation, and authorize the Community Services Director to execute a Reservation Letter; and
d) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the proposed “Homekey” project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. and that the project satisfies the requirements described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.