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Home My WebLink AboutItem 8.4 ApplyMultiFmlyGreenBld CZTY CLERK 8/0- AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 3, 2002 SUBJECT: Application for Multi-Family Affordable Housing Green Building Design Assistance Report Prepared By: Julia Abdala, Housing Specialist ~ ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter of Intent for Mayor's Signature on behalf of the City of Dublin 2. Copy of Letter of Intent from Eden Housing, Inc. RECOMMENDATION:,,~ .~[~ Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Receive this report; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of Intent to accompany the Application FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No financial impact at this time. DESCRIPTION: On February 15, 2000 the City Council passed an ordinance amending the Municipal Code.to comply with the Alameda County Waste Management Authority's requirement of a Waste Management Plan for construction, demolition and renovation projects within the City of Dublin. The City's policy is to promote the development of structures that are resource efficient, healthy and maximize life-cycle remm on investment. This policy direction signaled the City of Dublin's intent to promote policies and practices that would create wider use of sustainable development. On September 23, 2002 the City selected Eden Housing, Inc. to work toward developing senior affordable housing at the site of the current library site. This housing development would be an opportunity to participate in this green building program. At this time the opporttmity exists to apply for technical assistance in the develoPment of the Senior Housing Project using green building concepts. The Multi-Family Affordable Housing Green Building Design Assistance Project sponsored by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority would provide qualified affordable multi-family housing projects with technical assistance. Recommendations would be made in the areas of solid waste management, resource conservation, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Selected projects would also be eligible for a $5,000 stipend. To apply for this program, the City and Eden Housing must complete a series of applications and a Letter of Intent to Participate from both the non-profit housing developer and the City. COPIES TO: In-House Distribution Attachment 1 is the letter that Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign indicating the City of Dublin's intent to participate in this project. Attachment 2 is a similar letter submitted by Eden Housing. This application is due December 9, 2002. With the signed Letters of Intent and the completed applications, the City of Dublin would be ready to submit an application to participate in the Multi-Family Affordable Housing Green Design Assistance Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive this report and authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of Intent to accompany the Application CITY OF DUBLIN .~&.~-~-Nx~:>~:~ ............ ~;/ t00 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin,ca.us December 3, 2002 Alameda County Waste Management Authority Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board Attention Ann Ludwig, Program Manager 777 Davis Street, Suite 100 San Leandro, CA 94577 SUBJECT: LETTER OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING GREEN DESIGN ASSISTANCE PROJECT Dear Ms. Ludwig: It is with pleasure that I send this letter of intent to participate in the Multi-family Affordable Housing Green Design Assistance Project on behalf of the City of Dublin. The application presented is intended to request technical assistance for a senior housing project that will be developed in Dublin by Eden Housing, Inc. The Multi-Family Affordable Housing Green Building Design Assistance Project wilt provide invaluable design assistance to the first affordable senior project to be completed in the City of Dublin. We welcome Alameda County Waste Management Authority's expertise in and recommendations on solid waste management, resource conservation, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The City of Dublin is committed to the principles of sustainable growth and resource efficiency. This City was one of the first to adopt a green ordinance with respect to construction and demolition material disposal. Participation in this program would be an indication of further commitment to green development by the City. In our parmering for the senior housing, we would welcome the input of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority. We look forward to hearing the projects selected for participation and hope Dublin can participate in working toward sustainable growth in affordable development~ If you have any questions of We may be of assistance please feel free tO contact Julia Abdala, Housing Specialist at (925) 833-6610, julia, abdala(~_,ci.dublin.caius, or you may contact me at (925) 833-6650. Sincerely, Janet Lockhart, Mayor, City of Dublin Area Code (925) · City Manager 833-6650 - City Council 833-6650 o Personnel 833-6605 · Economic Development 833-6650 Finance 833-6640 · Public Works/Engineering 833-8630 · Parks & Community Services 833-6645 ~ Poiice 833-6670 ¢'~ Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 · Building Inspection 833-6620 . Fire Prevention Bureau 833-6606o~t Printed on Recyc/ed Paper TT CHffiENT t NOU-26-2002 14:15 FROM EDEN HOUSING TO 19258336628 P. 003/004 EDEN HOUSING, INC. a non-profit housing development corporation December 3, 2002 Alameda County Waste Management Authority Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board Attention Ann Ludwig, Program Manager 777 Davis Street, Suite 100 San Leandro, CA 94577 SUBJECT: LETTER OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING GREEN DESIGN ASSISTANCE PRO,IECT Dear Ms. Ludwig: It is with pleasure that I send this letter of intent to participate in the Multi-family Allbrdable Housing Green Design Assistance Project on behalf of Eden Housing, Inc. The application presented is intended to request technical assistance for a senior housing project that will be d~,eloped by Eden Housing in partnership with the City of Dublin. The Multi-Family Affordable Housing Green Building Design Assistance Project will provide invaluable design assistance to the fu'st affordable senior project to be completed in the City et' Dublin. We welcome Alameda County Waste Managexnent Authority's expertise in and recommendations on solid waste management, resource conservation, energy efficiency and indoor air quahty, As a nonprofit dewIoper, owner and manager of multifamily affbrdable housing, Eden Housing has a vested interest in reducing the long term utility costs for ourselves and our tenants and believe it is possible to a~hieve this cost-effectively. We look forwaxd to hearing the projects selected for participation and hope Eden Housin$ and the City of Dublin can participate in working toward sustainable growth in affordable housing development. If you have any questions of we may bo of assistance please feel floe to contact Marian Gushiken, Associate Director of Development, at (510) 247-8118, mgushiken~edenlaousing.?._r~. ATTACHMENT 409 Jackson Street · Hayward, CA 94544 - 510,582.1460 · FAX 510.582.6523 * www. edenhousing.org EHI does not discriminate aga~st any person because of Race, Color, Gender, Disability, Familial S~atus, or National NOV-Pr-2002 02:23PM TEL) IDDClTY OF DUBLIN PAGE:003 R=ggx