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City of San Bernardino
290 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92401
To Whom It May Concern,
On behalf of the Inland SoCal Housing Collective, I am writing to express our enthusiastic support for NPHS'
infill development project consisting of three affordable single-family factory-built homes in partnership
with the City of San Bernardino. Furthermore, we recommend the approval of item 20 in the City of San
Bernardino Closed Session and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council Agenda for August 7th,
2024:
20. HOME Investment Partnership Program Infill Housing Master Development Agreement with
Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services Community Redevelopment, Inc. (Wards 2) P.1128
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Adopt Resolution 2024178, authorizing the execution of the HOME Investment Partnership
Program Infill Housing Development Master Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and
Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services Community Redevelopment, Inc.; and
2. Approve the HOME Investment Partnership Program Infill Housing Development Master
Agreement between the City of San Bernardino and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services,
Inc., which:
a. Is in the amount of $744,000.
b. Authorizes the transfer of ownership of 3 blighted parcels from the City of San Bernadino
to NPHS Community Redevelopment, Inc. Mayor and City Council of the City of San
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3. Authorize the Director of Finance & Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Operating Budget by $744,000 using HOME Investment Partnership fund balance; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take further actions and execute any further
documents as necessary to effectuate the agreements.
ISCHC strongly supports this proposed project and its mission to deliver essential affordable housing to
the San Bernardino community. We urge the City of San Bernardino to actively pursue solutions that
address the pressing need for quality, attainable housing for low-to-moderate income residents. This
project will create homeownership opportunities for families who would otherwise have no chance of
owning a home and will significantly benefit the neighborhoods where the homes are located. By
promoting homeownership for the local workforce, this initiative will foster community stability and
growth. Utilizing innovative development practices, including affordable construction methods and
sustainable affordability through creative ownership structures, this project will create a l asting positive
impact.
ISCHC fully supports NPHS' factory-built housing development in the City of San Bernardino and its
commitment to revitalizing distressed neighborhoods, supporting local residents, and promoting
affordable housing throughout the Inland Empire.
Sincerely,
Melanie Steele
Executive Director
Inland SoCal Housing Collective