REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director Planning and Development Department BY: PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director Planning and Development Department SUBJECT ..Title Approve a Reimbursement Agreement for $200,000 between the City of Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises for cost savings related to La Hacienda Mobile Home Park, located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California (City Council District 6) ..Body RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council approve a Reimbursement Agreement for $200,000 between the City of Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises for cost savings related to La Hacienda Mobile Home Park, located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California and authorize the City Manager or her designee to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY If approved by the City Council, the City of Fresno (City) will enter into a reimbursement agreement with Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) whereby SHE will reimburse the City $200,000 for cost savings identified related to La Hacienda Mobile Home Park, located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California (City Council District 6). BACKGROUND On March 13, 2025, the City of Fresno awarded Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) $3,700,000 from the Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) for the acquisition and preservation of the La Hacienda Mobile Home Park (Property). The Property consists of 60 lots, and SHE aims to provide affordable housing options for tenants earning at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). The acquisition of the Property is subject to approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of California, Fresno Division as part of bankruptcy Case No. 24-11967 filed by La Hacienda Mobile Home Estates, LLC on or about May 9, 2024. This case is scheduled to be heard on June 11, 2025. Subsequent to approval of the LHTF agreement SHE has identified some cost savings and has agreed to reimburse the City $200,000 if the sale of the property is approved by the Court. This payment will be made from non-LHTF funds to be identified by SHE. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This is not a "project" for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local Preference was not considered because accepting the funding does not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract. FISCAL IMPACT Funding received from the reimbursement agreement will be added to the General Fund and appropriated to the Planning & Development Department's FY 26 budget through the 65th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution 2024-122. Attachment: Reimbursement Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises