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OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION
FROM: KENNETH J. HENDERSON SUBJECT: RENTIDEPOSIT
Executive Director GUARANTEE PROGRAM
DATE: April 27, 1994
Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
On April 26, 1994,the Housing Committee approved and recommended forwarding to the Community Development
Commission designation of the Parks,Recreation and Community Services Department and Frazee Community Center as
FY 1993-94 Rent Deposit Guarantee Program recipients.
Recommended Motion(s):
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION)
MOTION: That the Community Development Commission approve designation of the Parks,Recreation and
Community Services Department (Westside Community Center) and Frazee Community Center as
FY 1993-94 Rent Deposit Guarantee Program recipients.
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A nistrator KENNETH J. H �NDERSON
Executive Direc or
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Contact Person(s):Kenneth J. Henderson/Nomna J. Owens Phone: 5081
Project Area(s): Citywide Ward(s):
Supporting Data Attached: Staff Report
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount$ 200-000 Source: 20% Set-Aside
Budget Authority: Approved upon FY 93/94 Budget Adoption
Commission/Council Notes:
® KJH:DRE:NJO:paw:mtdpsit.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 05/02/94
Agenda Item No: 15
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
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RENT/DEPOSIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM
In 1990, the Common Council approved implementation of the Rent/Deposit Guarantee
Program (R/DGP) using $100,000 in available low-mod housing funds. This Program
was designed to prevent homelessness by providing non-recurring rental assistance to
eligible City residents and to assist the homeless in securing permanent housing. The
initial Program funding was successfully expended over the last several years in
combination with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Emergency
Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) funds by the City Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department (Westside Community Center) and Frazee Community Center.
As the previous funds have been fully exhausted, it is now appropriate to utilize funding
available through the FY 1993-94 budget. In anticipation of the continued need for this
type of program and with the initial success of these programs in preventing
homelessness, the FY 1993/94 budget included an R/DGP allocation of $200,000. The
results of the Rent/Deposit Program during the previous implementation period are as
follows:
• Total households assisted: 140
Total individuals assisted: 419
• Household ethnicity:
- 37 %, Black
- 30 %, White
- 22 %, Hispanic
- 2 %, Ametican Indian
• Average assistance amount: $500
The Program not only assisted homeless and near homeless but, also provided the City's
Code Enforcement Division staff with relocation funding for rental households displaced
by the forced closure of apartment units.
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KJH:DRE:NJO:paw:mtdpsit.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 05/02/94
Agenda Item No:
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT
RENT/DEPOSIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM
APRIL 26, 1994
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For the current FY 1993-94 funding, a request for proposals (RFP) was released and
three (3) responses received. After careful review, staff recommends awarding available
R/DGP funds equally to both the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
(Westside Community Center) and Frazee Community Center. The Park's Department
will operate the program at the Westside Community Center, located at 1505 West
Highland Avenue. Frazee will house the program at their Administrative Offices,
located at 1140 West Mill Street.
On April 26, 1994, the Housing Committee considered this item and recommended
approval to the Community Development Commission.
For the heretofore mentioned reasons, staff recommends adoption of the form motion.
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KENNETH J. ENDERSON, Executive Director
�- Development Hepartment
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® KJH:DRE:NJO:paw:mtdpsit.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
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