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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network (RTEBN) for Residential Rehabilitation Rental Projects for Low- and Moderate-Income Households, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $400,000.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (City Manager 20321844)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Gerry Beaudin, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) is an entitlement recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City currently allocates CDBG funds for residential rehabilitation administration and program delivery costs. Staff is requesting approval to execute a one-year agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network (RTEBN) to carry out services for a Residential Rehabilitation program that will carry out safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency upgrades for low to moderate income households in the City. RTEBN was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
BACKGROUND
The Residential Rehabilitation Program is currently using CDBG funds for program costs and loan repayments to fund new loans. The Residential Rehabilitation program is aligned with the City's Strategic Plan Priority which consists of maintaining affordable housing stock and promoting housing support services for our most vulnerable communities including low-income seniors and disabled residents.
DISCUSSION
The City will allocate up to $400,000 to fund residential rehabilitation program delivery activities and the accompanying administrative costs to carry out the activities.
On December 31, 2025, the City's agreement with Rebuilding Together East Bay Network (RTEBN) ended. As the program administrator for the ...
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