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C.103

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development
Date:	December 11, 2012

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2012 Advisory Body Annual Report for the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC)

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/11/2012

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Kara Douglas, 674-7880

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 11, 2012
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ACCEPT the 2012 Advisory Body Annual Report for the Affordable Housing Finance Committee (AHFC).

FISCAL IMPACT:

No General Fund impact. Costs to staff the committee were paid by Community Development Block Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds.

BACKGROUND:

Board policy requires that regular and ongoing board, commission, or committees shall annually report on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification, and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year.
ANNUAL REPORT

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

1. Activities: The AHFC met in February to consider applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. Projects recommended for funding included construction of three multifamily apartment projects located in Martinez, Orinda, and Walnut Creek. The committee also recommended funds for the Neighborhood Preservation Program and Healthy Homes, which provide rehabilitation loans and grants to low income homeowners.

2. Accomplishments: The AHFC reviewed 10 applications and provided funding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors through the Department of Conservation and Development. Committee members provide a critical review of the projects which ensures substantial leverage of CDBG and HOME funds.

3. Attendance/Representation: The AHFC committee achieved a quorum at all meetings. One Community Representative seat is vacant. The current members primarily represent West and Central County. The AHFC strives to have a diverse committee. Kara Douglas staffed the committee.

4. Training/Certification: There has not been any special training in the past year. Staff provides information to committee members on webinars that provide information on related topics.

5. Proposed Work Plan/Objectives for Next Year: In 2013, the AHFC will meet at least once, probably in February. Additional meetings will be held if applications are received during the year.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Board of Supervisors would not have a 2012 report on the AHFC.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

N/A