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Accessible Housing Program

2021-22 2022-23
Adopted Proposed
Budget Budget
SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Chief Architect – Funds are provided for the Chief Architect that is 10,218,369 4,019,600
licensed to carry out accessibility inspections, write scopes of work, and
develop and prepare architectural drawings and plans.

City Architectural Plans – Funds were provided in 2021-22 to 48,570 -
reimburse the Department of Building and Safety for the provision of City
architectural drawings, plans, and related documents of Settlement
Agreement developments. Funding is not continued in 2022-23. The
available balance at the close of 2021-22 will roll over into 2022-23 to
cover these expenses.
Contract Programming – Systems Upgrades – Funds are provided 1,174,000 1,755,000
for the modification to the Housing Department’s Housing Information
Management System to allow it to meet the data collection and reporting
requirements mandated by the Settlement Agreement and VCA, as well
as funds to create and maintain a Website Registry for accessible
housing with specified requirements intended to ensure equal access to
affordable housing units financed through the City.

Court Monitor – Funds are provided for a Court Monitor appointed by 1,155,000 1,155,000
the District Court to ensure the Settlement Agreement is implemented
effectively and to assist the Court in monitoring the City’s compliance.

Outside Auditor – Funds are provided for mandated auditor services, 960,000 960,000
which includes conducting audits of Settlement Agreement housing
developments to ensure compliance with the City’s Monitoring,
Compliance, and Enforcement Plan (MCEP).

Plaintiff Counsel – Funds are provided for the cost of Plaintiffs’ Counsel 502,000 452,000
to monitor the Settlement Agreement.

Relocation Consultant – Funds are provided to pay for contracts - 605,564
related to providing relocation assistance to tenants of occupied units.

Retrofit – Funds are provided to pay for contracts related to conducting 3,210,560 1,300,000
accessibility retrofits, including architectural services and construction.

Translation Services – Funds are provided for contractual services to 49,255 49,255
effectively communicate with individuals with disabilities or limited
English proficiency.

REIMBURSEMENT OF GENERAL FUND COSTS – Funds are provided to 5,430,401 6,239,147
reimburse the General Fund for fringe benefits, central services, and
department administration and support.

Subtotal Accessible Housing Program Fund Appropriations $ 33,930,045 $ 26,395,141

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