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Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation 2 July 2, 2007 to date is approximately $73,000. However, there are 8 loan applications in the pipeline pending approval which means this balance will be used up shortly as well as FY 2007-08 funds. The grant funds were expended by March due to high demand and consequently staff had to slightly exceed the 25% grant allocation in order to meet further demand. See attached Exhibit A for FY 2006-07 program accomplishments. The Agency decided to conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP) to administer the City Owner- Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program for FY 2007-08. The purpose of the RFP was not because of Agency dissatisfaction with the current administrator, Neighborhood Solutions, but because it is appropriate for a public agency to solicit competitive RFPs for outsourced programs every few years. RFP applications were sent to three organizations: Neighborhood Solutions (the current program administrator), Alameda County Community Development Agency (CDA), and Davis Street Family Resource Center. Besides the County CDA, Neighborhood Solutions is the only other contractor that offers housing rehabilitation program administration to localities in Alameda County. Only Neighborhood Solutions and Alameda County CDA submitted applications. Staff reviewed each application based on the following criteria: 1) demonstrated ability and experience in administering a housing rehabilitation program, 2) ability to manage similar programs in a timely manner and within budget, 3) adequacy of staffing capacity for the project, 4) professional and/or technical experience of the project team, and 5) budget feasibility. Staff recommends retaining Neighborhood Solutions based on its successful track record in administering the City's Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program since FY 2003-04, when the Agency ended its contract with Alameda County CDA. Neighborhood Solution's experienced staff has helped attract more eligible lower income households, provided effective administration, worked closely and cooperatively with City staff, helped revamp the program guidelines, and provided strong customer service. Current Redevelopment Aeencv Policy Not Applicable Previous Redevelopment Aeencv Actions The Redevelopment Agency approved funds from the Housing Set Aside Fund for the Housing Rehabilitation Program on June 18,2007 with adoption of the budget. City Council Committee Review and Action The RFP process was presented, along with staff s preliminary recommendation, at the Business and Housing Development Committee meeting on June 14,2007. Applicable General Plan Policy Housing Element Policy 56.01, Rehabilitation of Owner-occupied Housing, undertake a range of programs that assist private property owners, particularly low and moderate income owners, in maintaining and improving the condition of their homes. Permits and Variances Granted Not Applicable