HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 Conditional Commitment of $5 M in HOME Funds5th & Meridian Housing Project –
Conditional Funding Approval for HOME,
Low-Mod Impact Fees, Land Loan &
Option to Purchase for the Development
of SLA Site 12 for Affordable Housing
Presented by:
Trina Perez
Housing Division Manager
Item 15
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt
Resolution No.2025-XX:
1.Approve a $5M Conditional HOME Funding Commitment to West Fifth Street
Housing Partners LP, an affiliate of Jamboree Housing Corporation for a 106-unit
affordable housing project on Site 12 and an adjacent parcel (APN 0142-522-10).
2.Authorize a $1.2M City Promissory Note using Low-Mod Funds to cover eligible
impact and permit fees, repayable from project residual receipts.
3.Approve an Option to Purchase Agreement for Site 12, allowing the Partnership to
acquire the property for fair market value ($3.59M) via seller carryback financing,
contingent on final City Council approval of a Disposition and Development
Agreement.
4.Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney (or designees) to execute related
documents and take necessary actions, with final agreements returning to Council
for approval.
Site Overview & Design
•Site 12 consists of 16 individual parcels totaling
approximately 3.5 acres of city-owned surplus land.
•The blue-highlighted parcel is not part of the
proposed development and is privately owned and
occupied.
•The green-highlighted parcel will be included as part
of the proposed site plan. Jamboree is actively
pursuing an acquisition from the private owner.
Site Overview & Design
Financing Summary
•86%of the $72.5M project is funded by non-City sources
•14%is to be City-funded
•Total cost:$684.2K per unit
•City Conditional Funding Commitments:
•HOME Loan: $5M
•City Land Loan: $3.59M
•Impact Fee Loan (Low: $1.2M
•Total Proposed Investment: Approximately $9.79 M
Net Investor Equity (Federal)$26,293,370
Net Investor Equity (State)$12,521,948
Permanent Loan $7,196,404
County HOME Loan $10,000,000
Rauch Foundation $1,000,000
Deferred Developer Fee $5,732,020
Non-City Funding Sources $62,743,742
Financing Summary
Non-City City Est. Conditional Commitment
Background and Funding
•On March 5, 2025, the City approved the Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement (ENA) between the City and JHC
Acquisitions LLC, for the development of Site 12
•On June 4, 2025, the Mayor and City Council allocated
$1,034,850.20 in HOME Investment Partnership Program
funds (HOME) to Jamboree for the 5th and Meridian Project.
•On April 16, 2025, the Mayor and City Council re-allocated
$1,878,991.80 in unspent HOME funds to the Jamboree 5th
and Meridian Project.
•The Housing Division will return to Council to recommend
the Jamboree project for future HOME allocations and
unspent HOME program income.
Proposed Development & Affordability
The proposed 106-unit development that is contemplated
as one phase but may be developed in two phases due to
financing constraints. The development will feature three-
story walk-up apartments, detailed as follows:
•(1) unrestricted manager’s unit
•(35) one-bedroom units
•(30) two-bedroom units
•(40) three-bedroom units
Amenities include:
•Community room and Kitchen
•Computer lounge
•Swimming Pool
•Tot-lot: small, designated playground area specifically
designed for toddlers and young children
HUD 2024 Adjusted Home Income Limits
(Gross Income)
AMI 1
Person
2
Persons
3
Persons
4
Persons
5
Persons
6
Persons
30%$21,550 $24,600 $27,700 $30,750 $33,250 $35,700
50%$35,900 $41,000 $46,100 $51,250 $55,350 $59,450
60%$43,080 $49,200 $55,320 $61,500 $66,420 $71,340
80%$57,400 $65,600 $73,800 $82,000 $88,600 $95,150
Target: Low to Moderate income families earning
30% - 70% of the Area Medium Income(AMI)
Funding Request – HOME Loan
•Funding Amount: $5 million in Conditional HOME Funds
•Loan Structure: Residual receipts loan, secured by the Site
•Purpose: Support Project development and close funding gap
•Repayment Terms: From available cash flow after operating expenses
and senior obligations
•Federal Compliance:
•Must meet requirements under 24 CFR 92.2 and 24 CFR 92.250(b)
•Includes market demand assessment, environmental review,
financing plan, and subsidy layering analysis
•Unit Restrictions:
•20 units restricted under City HOME Regulatory Agreement
•(4) Low HOME Units
•(16) High HOME Units
Funding Request – City Land Loan
•Loan Basis: Equivalent to Site 12 sales price
•Appraised Value: $3.59 million (as of January 15, 2025)
•Purpose: Reduce land acquisition cost burden and maintain project
feasibility
•Loan Terms:
•Secured by the Site
•Finalized through Option to Purchase Real Property Agreement
•Requires City Council approval
•Unit Restrictions:
•51 units restricted to Low Income households under City Land
Loan Regulatory Agreement
Funding Request – Impact Fee Loan
•Funding Amount: $1.2 million from Low Mod Funds
•Purpose:
•Cover eligible City-imposed impact and permit fees
•Prevent financing delays and preserve construction timelines
•Loan Structure:
•Secured by the Property
•Memorialized through a Promissory Note
•Repaid from residual receipts
•Unit Restrictions:
•24 units restricted under Impact Fee Loan Regulatory Agreement
•12 units for Extremely Low Income (≤30% AMI)
•12 units for Very Low Income (≤50% AMI)
Option to Purchase Agreement
Function:
•Governs acquisition terms for Site 12
•Provides the Partnership site control for financing and
program compliance, meeting TCAC requirements
City Oversight:
•Ensures due diligence and protections before
conveyance
•Final terms of the conveyance will be included in the
Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) which
will return to City Council for approval
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California adopt
Resolution No.2025-XX:
1.Approve a $5M Conditional HOME Funding Commitment to West Fifth Street
Housing Partners LP, an affiliate of Jamboree Housing Corporation for a 106-unit
affordable housing project on Site 12 and an adjacent parcel (APN 0142-522-10).
2.Authorize a $1.2M City Promissory Note using Low-Mod Funds to cover eligible
impact and permit fees, repayable from project residual receipts.
3.Approve an Option to Purchase Agreement for Site 12, allowing the Partnership to
acquire the property for fair market value ($3.59M) via seller carryback financing,
contingent on final City Council approval of a Disposition and Development
Agreement.
4.Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney (or designees) to execute related
documents and take necessary actions, with final agreements returning to Council
for approval.
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