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Construction of the project is to commence March 2016, which will consist of 51 new single stories units <br /> build in 9 buildings. The units are expected to be completed within 12 months to avoid permanent <br /> relocation. This is a temporary relocation, which means the rent tenants are currently paying will be <br /> covered and whatever the offsite rental is will be covered by Mid-Pen as well utilities and moving cost <br /> for the period the residents are offsite. In the event permanent relocation is triggered, Mid-Pen will pay <br /> the same difference for 42 months. The project is estimated to be completed in late fall of 2017. The <br /> goal is to finished construction of phase one by September of 2017 and start construction of phase two <br /> by the end of the same year, 2017. <br /> Councilmember Olson asked if it's possible a different institution would buy the second round of credits, <br /> to which Ms. Goldberg indicated would be possible and a similar process would occur such as going <br /> out to various institutions that shows interest. Mid-Pen is looking for an institution that will provide the <br /> best pricing and terms. <br /> Councilmember Brown asked for clarification as to where the residents will be staying besides with <br /> family as there aren't too many vacancies in Pleasanton. Ms. Goldberg said they have started securing <br /> apartments in other cities and currently have two communities in Dublin that are market rate for 1 and 2 <br /> bedrooms. Pleasanton Gardens also have two vacancies they are holding. The goal is to keep <br /> everyone who wants to stay in Alameda County in the County. Starting in January a relocation <br /> specialist will meet with each household. At the moment, the goal is to secure the 22 units they have <br /> available. <br /> Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comment. <br /> Dolores Bengtson stated that it feels right to take every opportunity available to thank the council for <br /> their wisdom and vision in support of the Pleasanton Gardens project and for choosing Mid-Pen to <br /> guide the project. She commented that in the years to come, thousands of seniors will benefit from the <br /> availability of quality and affordable housing. <br /> Christine Steiner stated that she served on the Alameda Housing Authority and has gone through this <br /> process before. She commented on how difficult it is to obtain a disposition agreement due to the fact <br /> that rules can be changed right in the middle of trying to obtain the agreement. Thanks to Mid-Pen for <br /> accomplishing this difficult task. She further stated that she has worked on three projects within the city <br /> and that these projects have one thing in common, the city owned the land and will continue to own it. <br /> She urged the Council to think of either increasing the fee in the housing fund or supplement money <br /> into the fund if the option is available because every project will involve housing funds. <br /> 10. Continued from November 17, 2015 — Consider adoption of a resolution accepting the FY <br /> 2014/15 year-end operating budget report and designating General Fund reserves <br /> Finance Director Tina Olson presented the agenda report stating that the General Fund, at midyear, <br /> March 2015, it was estimated to be $1.9M, but the city came in with an ending fund balance of $20.6M, <br /> $5.7M, more than was expected. $3.7M of that is from revenues, which included property taxes and <br /> development service fees, followed by hotel/motel tax. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked if the development service fees reflect the increases, to which Ms. Olson <br /> stated that the fees were effective in August. <br /> Ms. Olson said expenditures came in at $1.9m, which was less than estimated and this is due to <br /> vacancies from turnover staff and contractual services from the city. <br /> Councilmember Narum asked if the city is back to where they want to be financially into the repair and <br /> replacement fund. Ms. Olson said yes, the city is back to where they want to be a little over $4.5M. The <br /> city is not quite there with CIP but is getting close. <br /> City Council Minutes Page 15 of 16 December 1,2015 <br />