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CityCouncil | 2017-05-02 | 12 | available if no federal budget is adopted by July 1, 2017," to which the HADHCD Director responded there will be a federal budget will extend through June 30, 2018. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there are contingency plans in place. The HADHCD Director responded that the City is at the mercy of the federal budgetary process; stated the contingency might be a modest reduction. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how using CDBG money for Public Works water main replacement further the goals of preventing homelessness and increasing the affordable housing supply. The HADHCD Director responded the project cannot be permitted unless the water main is upgraded; stated the water main replacement is a necessary part of the project; that she believes there will be sufficient CDBG funds. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether City staff and Public Works have looked into the situation. The HADHCD Director responded East Bay Municipal Utility District will do the work and be paid for the services. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how much the water main project will cost. The HADHCD Director responded $175,000. The Community Development Director stated public service programs are capped under the CDBG program; the 15% cap has been budgeted to the full extent; the rest of the money has to go to bricks and mortar types of projects; the City is not pitting one program against another because of federal law caps on the funds. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if 2400 Eagle Avenue is new construction. The HADHCD Director responded 2400 Eagle Avenue is a new development on the corner of Everett Street and Eagle Avenue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether it is rental housing. The HADHCD Director responded it is rental units, which are 100% affordable housing. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if the funding is in place. The HADHCD Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired about the implementation of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 May 2, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-05-02.pdf |