Subject: AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SILICON VALLEY

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3

SNI AREA: University

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of a first amendment to extend the grant agreement with Community Foundation Silicon Valley (CFSV) on behalf of the University Neighborhoods Coalition for implementation of the University Neighborhood Revitalization Plan in an amount not to exceed $360,210 from December 1, 1999 to June 30, 2002.

BACKGROUND

On September 24, 1998, the City Council approved the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) Plan for the University neighborhoods. The Plan detailed efforts to be made for the long-term revitalization of the area. It also outlined the use of $700,000 in discretionary funds allocated by the City for neighborhood improvements identified by the community. The University Neighborhoods Coalition will administer part of these funds through its fiscal agent, Community Foundation Silicon Valley (CFSV). On March 28, 2000, Council approved the grant agreement with CFSV to implement the revitalization plan in the University Neighborhood in an amount not to exceed $360,210. The termination date for the current agreement is May 31, 2001.

ANALYSIS

This amendment extends the term of the agreement, allowing CFSV to continue implementing the NRS. Currently, the University Neighborhoods Coalition is processing neighborhood applications for its neighborhood block grants program, which is earmarked for community improvement projects. The Coalition is working closely with CFSV to finalize the review process and distribute the funds to the selected property owners. The community block grants are expected to be fully dispersed by December 2001.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

The University Neighborhoods Coalition meets monthly to work on neighborhood revitalization. In addition, several sub-committees meet on an as needed basis. The contract with CFSV was developed by the University Neighborhoods Coalition Block Grant Committee and approved by the entire Coalition. The decision to use CFSV as the fiscal agent was made after interviewing representatives from CFSV and Resources for Families and Communities.

COORDINATION

This memorandum was coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.

COST IMPLICATIONS

All funds were paid to CFSV in the 1999-2000 operating year. No additional funding action is needed. The amendment extends the term of the present agreement.

BUDGET REFERENCE

Fund: General Fund, Citywide Expenses

Program: Other Operating Expenses Program, Page 691

Reference: 1999-00 Adopted Operating Budget

MARK LINDER

Director, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services