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ITEM NO. 2 -OLD BUSINESS
STAFF REPORT
OCTOBER 14, 1993
HOUSING COMMISSION ;( ~/
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENr·
HOME APPLICATION: Update on action taken by the City Council on
the proposed HOME Application and its status.
On September 28, 1993, the City Council took action to approve submission of the HOME
Application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) for funding to provide additional rental assistance to residents of the City of Carlsbad.
This action was taken by the Council based on the Housing Commission's recommendation from
the meeting of September 9, 1993. Copies of the final application will be available at the
Housing Commission meeting of October 14, 1993 for Commissioners interested in reviewing
the application.
As a note, due to the various administrative difficulties associated with allowing participants to
use their assistance outside the City, the Council decided that the HOME rental assistance
program should be restricted to Carlsbad residents only. The Council commented that they do
not like to take action contrary to the Housing Commission's recommendation. However, they
felt that it was important to retain the assistance within the community and reduce the
administrative burden of the proposed program.
The HOME Application was submitted to the State Department of HCD by October 1, 1993.
The State will notify applicants after December 21, 1993 regarding the award of funds.