FY 2425 2526 Recommended Operating Budget

Development Services (continued)

Planning The Current Planning program is responsible for the realization of the City's land use goals and policies through the administration of regulatory and discretionary land use entitlements (e.g., Planning permits). Long Range or Advanced Planning is responsible for the development of City policies and ordinances to guide the ongoing use of land within Morgan Hill, including the General Plan, the City ’ s Zoning Code, and special projects such as the Monterey Corridor Study. Planning manages two funds, 207 for Long Range Planning activities and 206 for Current Planning activities and counter service. Building The Building Division reviews construction plans, issues building permits, provides fire inspection, and field inspections for all construction and property development activities. Costs associated with building are cost - recovery through Building Permits and accounted for in Fund 206. Housing The Housing Division manages the affordable housing programs, including the Below Market Rate (BMR) portfolio, implements the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) and leads homeless prevention and support services. The administration of the Housing BMR portfolio is done through contract services provided by Housekeys. The Housing Division manages multiple legacy funds that support various homeownership loans; however, the primary funds are Housing Mitigation Fund (Fund 236) and the Housing Successor Agency (Fund 255 ). Financial Comments Included in this budget is the continuation of an Unhoused Specialist position to support homeless prevention and housing support services. Since December 2021, the City has benefited from an Unhoused Specialist position funded through a Destination Home capacity - building grant, which expires in December 2024. The Unhoused Specialist provides direct services to the unhoused community and through an MOU with the County of Santa Clara, immediately places them into the housing database.

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