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Approve a second contract amendment with Thurmond Consulting, LLC to extend the contract term through September 30, 2026, to provide for administration of active loans and projects under the Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program; Direct staff to return to the Board with a program update and options for the use of remaining Homeacres Housing Funds
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a second amendment with Thurmond Consulting, LLC to extend the contract term through September 30, 2026, to provide administration of active loans and projects under the Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program; and
2. Direct staff to return to the Board with a program update and options for the use of remaining Homeacres Housing Funds.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program utilizes Homeacres Housing Funds to provide rehabilitation loans and grants to eligible homeowners for health and safety improvements, accessibility modifications and energy efficiency upgrades. On October 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a three-year contract with Thurmond Consulting, LLC for $439,780 to administer the Homeacres Home Rehabilitation Program and ensure compliance with applicable local, State and federal requirements, including truth-in-lending and fair housing disclosure requirements.
The contract was amended on February 18, 2025 with a minor modification to address appropriations per fiscal year. The current contract term ends on June 30, 2026 and approval of the proposed amendment will extend the contract through September 30, 2026 to allow for completion of active projects including associated construction oversight, inspections, contractor coordination, payment processing and project closeout activities.
Staff will return to the Board this summer with a comprehensive program update on both the Home Rehabilitation Program and the Flock Camera Program, remaining fund balance, and recommendations regarding how to utilize remaining Homeacres Housing Funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the General Fund, with funding provided by the Homeacres Housing Fund, which was created in 1995 and was originally funded with approximately $1.9 million in funds set aside from the Southeast Vallejo Redevelopment Project.
This amendment extends the contract term only and does not increase the contract amount. The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to approve the three-month contract extension with Thurmond Consulting, LLC. This alternative is not recommended because two active rehabilitation projects require continued consultant support to ensure compliance with applicable program requirements and completion of remaining construction, inspection and project closeout activities. Without the extension, project completion could be delayed, and County staff would need to assume responsibility for remaining project administration and closeout activities.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION