Operating and CIP Budget Fiscal Year 2015-16

Housing Programs (continued)

 Compliance monitoring of BMR homes and rental units

 CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16 OPERATING AND CIP CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY 15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  CITY OF MORGAN HILL  FY15-16  OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET  Evaluate the demand and efficiency of the new BMR Senior Rehab Program  Strategize additional ways to assist the region as a whole with the affordable housing crisis and response  Explore options to create or augment Housing Programs  Explore options to participate in regional efforts to end homelessness  Participate in the County of Santa Clara's "Seniors Agenda" Housing workgroup  Review the level of services provided at existing Affordable Housing developments in relation to the needs of the residents COUNCIL GOALS The Housing Department will implement policies and activities that are aligned with the priorities, goals and strategies the City Council has set for 2015:  Stimulate Economic Development o The use of housing funds to create new developments will bring construction jobs to the community while stimulating development on vacant or dilapidated parcels. o Pursuing compensation due to BMR foreclosures and preventing foreclosures will not only maintain the City’s investment in affordable housing, but keep the foreclosure rate below average  Enhance Community Engagement and Diversity o The Housing Division, through the City’s non-profit partner, will be providing outreach activities and events to increase awareness of the BMR program with current residents, potential participants, employees as well as with the lender and realtor community o Provide access to local foreclosure prevention education programs o Stakeholder and public participation events will be conducted through the Housing Element process o Galvan Park CDBG project will include extensive community engagement to facilitate feedback on new amenities to be included with project.  Participate in Regional Issues o Continue working with other Cities in Ad Hoc working groups to analyze and strategize best Housing prac-

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