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ITEM 12.A.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 21, 2010
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Jose E. Pulido, City Manager
By: Joseph M. Lambert, Community Development Manager\A--
SUBJECT: TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL
REPORT FOR JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to receive and file the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Community Redevelopment Law, the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency Annual Report must be filed with the City Council, the California
Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office of the State
Controller.
The approved report with all pertinent attachments will be provided to the appropriate
State agencies. The Annual Report and supporting documents are included as part of
the Redevelopment Agency agenda packet.
ANALYSIS:
The largest accomplishment in the Community Redevelopment Agency during Fiscal
Year 2009-2010 was the continued success of the Handyworker Grant Program. This
program is funded with the 20% set aside tax increment monies, which is allocated to
the Low/Moderate Housing fund. Individual grants not to exceed $10,000 are available
to eligible residents for minor home repairs and/or code violation corrections.
During Fiscal Year 2009-10, the Community Redevelopment Agency's Low/Moderate
Housing Fund total expenditures for the Handyworker Grant program totaled $249,020.
An average grant amount of $8,900 was allocated to 28 residents during this fiscal year.
Another significant accomplishment in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 was the creation of an
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additional home rehabilitation program called the Brush With Kindness program. This
program is a partnership with San Gabriel Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity in
which qualified homeowners receive exterior home improvements performed by Habitat
for Humanity. The Community Redevelopment Agency funds the improvements, up to
$10,000 for each household. Although the program was created in Fiscal Year 2009-
2010, the first Brush With Kindness project was funded in September 2010. To date,
two Brush With Kindness projects have been funded and improvements are underway.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11 City Budget.