Housing Trust Fund Corporation Meeting of the Members Thursday

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HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION

MEETING OF THE MEMBERS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 9:00 A.M.

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner

September 2, 2021

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Members

From: Secretary of the Board

Subject: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Meeting

Please find enclosed, the agenda materials for the Housing Trust Fund Corporation board, governance committee and audit committee meetings on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The meetings are scheduled to be held at New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s offices at 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York. We look forward to meeting with you.

www.nyshcr.org AGENDA FOR THE MEMBERS’ MEETING OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Action Items:

1. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting Held on July 15, 2021

2. Resolution Approving SEQRA Classifications of 101 11th Street, West Side Homes, North of Main, The Hart Vital Brooklyn, and Woodcreek and Bateman Apartments

3. Resolution Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

4. Resolution Authorizing Community Development Block Grant CV CARES Awards

5. Resolution Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Awards

6. Resolution Amending a Prior NYS HOME Funds Award

7. Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Properties under the GOSR Buyouts & Acquisitions Program

8. Resolution Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Witt O’Brien for the Homeowner Assistance Fund

Informational Items:

9. Review of SEQRA Concur Actions

10. Review of SEQRA Type II Actions

11. Review of Authorized Contracts under the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

12. Review of Section 8 Emergency Housing Voucher Program

13. Review of Insurance Consultant Services Contract with Insurance Advisors

1 MINUTES OF THE MEMBERS MEETING OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION

HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 AT 9:00 A.M. 641 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022

MEMBERS AND DESIGNEES

PRESENT:

Kenneth G. Adams Chairman

RuthAnne Visnauskas Member

Christopher Curtis New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, representing the Commissioner of Taxation & Finance Member

Jesse Olczak New York State Division of the Budget, representing Robert Mujica, Budget Director, Member (via video conference)

Joyce Miller Member

Bea Gonzalez Member (Syracuse)

Sadie McKeown Member (Syracuse)

Chairman Adams presided over the meeting. Ms. Linda Manley, Senior Vice President and Counsel to HCR, formally opened the meetings and acted as secretary.

Ms. Manley noted that Ms. Manley noted that Mr. Jesse Olczak, representing Mr. Robert F. Mujica, the Director of the New York State Division of the Budget, Christopher Curtis, representing Michael Schmidt, the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance, participated via video conference from the New York State Division of Budget conference center at the Capitol Building, Room 131, in Albany, David Kapell, representing the State Comptroller is participating from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, 500 Bi-County Blvd., Suite #300, and Bethaida Gonzalez and Sadie McKeown are participating from the Syracuse Regional Office, 620 Erie Boulevard, Suite 312.

Ms. Manley asked for motions and seconds to call to order the July 15, 2021 meetings of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA), the Housing Trust Found Corporation (HTFC), the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC), the State of New York Page 2 07/15/21

Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), the State of New York Mortgage Insurance Committee (MIC), the New York State Housing Finance Agency Finance and Program Committee.

Ms. Manley asked for a motion to call the meeting of the HTFC Board to order, Chairman Adams motioned to call the HTFC Board to order and Mr. Curtis seconded the motion.

Ms. Manley noted that these motions and seconds would be used, unless specific items called for a different vote, or unless any Committee Member wished to record his or her vote differently.

Chairman Adams stated that Ms. Visnauskas would make her President’s Report.

Ms. Visnauskas reported that this morning’s meeting is packed full of administrative items including the HFA financing and/or the Mortgage Insurance for 1,353 units of affordable housing in Erie, Orange, Broome and Schenectady Counties, the AHC consent item for $2.3 million for 99 units of affordable housing across the State. She also gave an update on HFA and SONYMA & MIF portfolios. Starting with HFA, she stated that as of May 31, 2021, no forbearance requests have been approved; that we’ve received 18 requests for waivers of various deposit requirements and all of those have been granted; 6 projects are delinquent with remitting their May 2021 debt service. The Agency has been in contact with the six projects and the situation should resolve in the near future. The total amount delinquent is $250,871.29. All six projects are SONYMA insured. Moving into SONYMA and MIF, Ms. Visnauskas noted that in March 2020 SONYMA offered 6 months forbearance to borrowers impacted by COVID. Forbearance was extended in June 2020 & January 2021, for up an additional 12 months; 1,589 borrower were in forbearance and that approximately 32% has decreased; MIF has paid about $6.5 million in Advance Claim payment to SONYMA. Over the last several months there have been several housing policy proposals coming in from the legislation and administrative changes. Additionally, several important standalone pieces of legislation, such as the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021 were re-introduced this Spring such as H.R. 3316, The Bowman Bill, H.R. 3479.

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The first item on the Agenda was the approval of the HTFC Transcript of the meeting held on June 24, 2021. There being no objections or corrections from the Directors, the transcript were deemed approved.

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution Authorizing Entry into Contracts, Hiring of Staff, and the Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for the Weatherization Stimulus Program. Ms. Pearce presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

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RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO CONTRACTS, THE HIRING OF STAFF, THE TRANSFER AND ALLOCATION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WEATHERIZATION STIMULUS PROGRAM ******

The next item on the Agenda was a resolution approving SEQRA Classifications of Mackenzie Overlook and Dominic Hollow Apartments. Ms. Spitzberg presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION APPROVING THE SEQRA DOCUMENTATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PROJECTS

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution approving Entry into Memorandums of Understanding with Local Continuums of Care for the Administration of Section 8 Emergency Housing Vouchers. Mr. Buyer presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CONTINUUMS OF CARE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SECTION 8 EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution approving Entry into a Contract for the Administration of Section 8 Emergency Housing Vouchers. Mr. Buyer presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CONTINUUMS OF CARE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SECTION 8 EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution approving the Fall 2020 Multifamily Finance 9% RFP Awards. Mr. Hebner presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AWARDS UNDER THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM, MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING PROGRAM, THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND PROGRAM, FEDERAL HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM, SENIOR HOUSING PROGRAM, ALL AFFORDABLE NYC, THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, AND NEW YORK STATE HOME PROGRAM

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution reauthorizing an Expiring Multifamily Finance Award for Ellicott Station. Mr. Hebner presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION REAUTHORIZING AN AWARD UNDER THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution approving Community Development Block Grant CV CARES Awards. Ms. Loffler presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AWARDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES PROGRAM

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution approving Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Awards. Ms. Loffler presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried,

Page 5 07/15/21 and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AWARDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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The next item on the Agenda was a resolution correcting a prior Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Award. Ms. Loffler presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION CORRECTING A PRIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AWARD

****** The next item on the Agenda was resolution authorizing Downtown Revitalization Initiative Round Four Project Awards. Ms. Loffler presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO GRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE

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The next item on the Agenda was resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award for Tioga County Industrial Development Agency. Ms. Loffler presented the item.

Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried, and the following resolution was adopted unanimously:

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF AN AWARD UNDER THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE

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Chairman Adams noted that the next items on the Agenda are informational items, and

Page 6 07/15/21 that there would be no discussion on these items unless the Committee Directors/Members so requested.

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The next item on the Agenda was a review of SEQRA Concur Actions.

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The next item was a review of SEQRA Type II Actions.

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The next item was a review of Authorized Contracts under the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery.

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The next item was a review of Lobbying Restricted Period Memo.

There being no unfinished business, Chairman Adams asked for a motion to adjourn the HTFC Board meeting. Considering the first and second motions previously entered, the motions were carried and the meeting was adjourned.

Ms. Manley informed the Members that the next HTFC Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

______Linda S. Manley, Secretary

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

September 2, 2021

FROM: Heather M. Spitzberg, Esq. SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development Director, Environmental Analysis Unit

TO: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Members

SUBJECT: SEQRA Resolutions

Reason Before the Members

• Projects funded by the Corporation must be reviewed in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). • The SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development has reviewed certain projects and has made recommendations to the Corporation. • Members of the Corporation accept the SEQRA documentation for each project, conditional upon the satisfactory resolution of any adverse conditions identified therein. • Members of the Corporation determine to make certain classifications and findings.

Recommendation and Required Action by Members:

RESOLVE that the Corporation accepts the report of the SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development and classifies the following projects as UNLISTED, with a NEGATIVE DECLARATION under SEQRA:

SHARS # Project Name Project Sponsor

20180143 101 11th Street Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development 20210002 West Side Homes Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Company, In. 20210063 North of Main First Ward Action Council, Inc. 20210076 The Hart- Vital Brooklyn CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. N/A Woodcreek + Bateman Apts Baldwin Real Estate

RESOLVE that the SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development is authorized and directed to implement the determinations of the Corporation as made above.

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 │www.nyshcr.org Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information

Instructions for Completing

Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information.

Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.

Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project: Lin-Zhu Commercial Block Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 202 S Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Demolish the current residential building and construct a new mixed-use building. The proposed building will have commercial space on the first floor and the residential units on the second floor.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 607-535-6862 Yvonne Zhao E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 910 S Decatur Street City/PO: State: Zip Code: Watkins Glen NY 14891

1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✔ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:Building Permit - Village of Watkins Glen DRI Funding - New York State HCR ✔ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? ______0.115 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? ______0.115 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? ______0.115 acres

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Page 1 of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ✔ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ✔

NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ✔

7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ______✔

NO YES a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ✔ E Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ✔ F Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near WKHsite of the proposed ✔ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: ______✔ ______

10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing potable ZDWHU: ______✔ ______

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______✔ ______

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Page 2 of 3 Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ƑShoreline ƑForest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland ✔ƑUrban ✔ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ✔

16. Is the project site located in the \HDUIlood plan? NO YES ✔

NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, ✔

a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ✔

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? ✔ If Yes, briefly describe: ______Roof drain system will be connected to municipal storm water system. Parking and driveways will be directed to street and thence to established______catchments.

18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that ZRXOGresult in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain WKHpurpose and sizeRIWKHLPSRXQGPHQWBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ✔ ______

_19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: ______✔ ______

20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been WKHsubject of remediation (ongoingRU NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: ______✔ Adjoining______parcel to the south was once location of vehicle service station with underground gasoline storage.

I &(57,)< THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE

Applicant/sponsorponsorname: BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBYvonne Zhao ______BBBBBBBBB ______Date:8/11/2021 ______

Signature: ______7LWOHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBEcon and Community Development Specialist

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Part 2 LVWREHFRPSOHWHGE\WKH/HDG$JHQF\ Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?”

No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? ✔ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ✔

3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ✔

4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the ✔ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or ✔ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate ✔ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: ✔ a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? ✔ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, ✔ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, ✔ waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?

10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage ✔ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ✔

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For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts.

SHARS NUMBER: 20180143 PROGRAM: Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)

NAME OF ACTION: 101 11th Street LOCATION: 202 S Franklin Street (Formerly 101 11th Street), Watkins Glen, Schuyler County

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: [ ] YES; [X] NO

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION:

Example: Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development (SCOPED), proposes the demolition of a dilapidated double-wide residential home and new construction of a 2-story building with a first-floor commercial space and a 2-unit rental apartment second floor. Public water and sewer are available at the site. Site work will include demolition, clearing, excavation, construction of 9 parking spaces, and finish grading.

No question in Part 2 was answered "moderate to large impact may occur." See attached for further discussion.

Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. ✔ Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

______New York State Homes and Community______Renewal ______Name of Lead Agency Date ______John Leahy Environmental ______Analyst II Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer ______Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)

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617.20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form

Attachment For Part 3 – Determination of significance

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.

NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (HCR), through the NEW YORK STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action described below will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement WILL NOT be prepared.

SHARS NUMBER: 20180143 NAME OF ACTION: 101 11TH STREET

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION:

The proposed demolition of a dilapidated double-wide residential home and new construction of a 2- story building with a first-floor commercial space and a 2-unit rental apartment second floor in a municipality with zoning constitutes an Unlisted action, in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617. The proposed facility is not of sufficient scale to affect existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plan, noise levels, existing traffic patterns or infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkways, water or wastewater utilities, solid waste production or disposal, or create erosion, drainage or flooding problems. The project site is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the FIRM Map Panel Number 3607500001B, dated July 17, 1978. The project is demolition and new construction on previously improved vacant, urban lots. Federal and state wetlands maps indicate no wetlands on or near the site and there does not appear to be wetland habitat on the site due to level of development and lack of proximity to water bodies. No impacts to wetlands are anticipated to result from this action. The project site is not in a coastal zone. Compliance with the SPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities is not required since the site is less than one acre.

The project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. A letter from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, dated May 7, 2019, indicates that no historic properties will be affected by this undertaking. The property is not included within an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Sections 303 and 304.

A letter dated May 12, 2021, from the Watkins Glen Code Enforcement Official states that the Site is appropriately zoned to permit construction of the proposed project with site plan approval. Site plan approval was received by the Schuyler County Planning Commission January 14, 2021 and the Village of Watkins Glen Planning Board on January 27, 2021.

The project is intended to serve an existing need for housing for the revitalization of a downtown area; and is not likely to induce subsequent development which would result in adverse environmental impacts. The project site is located in close proximity to a range of services including retail and public transportation. The scope of development of the currently proposed 2 residential units will have no anticipated adverse long term or cumulative impacts. Short term employment will be created during construction. The project will contribute to long term revitalization of this area.

An updated Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA), dated May 27, 2021, was prepared by Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors, P.C. This ERA was update based on a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III 101 11th Street SHARS: 20180143 Page 2 of 2

(ESA) that was conducted in 2019. The ERA found that the site is currently developed with a double-wide residential building that was built in 1975. In the past, a 2-story, single-family residential building was located on the property until approximately 1955 according to Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. The ERA indicates that since the ESA found no recognized environmental conditions, then the property is “low risk” and no further investigation is recommended

An August 2, 2021 Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report prepared by Ecospect, Inc. indicates no locations of lead-based paint (LBP) throughout the existing building. If any unanticipated LBP risks are encountered during demolition, applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding LBP will be followed and proper disposal documentation will be provided to OCR upon completion.

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) that will be disturbed as part of program activities will be handled and disposed of according to NYS Department of Labor requirements at 12 NYCRR Part 56 and local regulations. For the proposed demolition, 12 NYCRR Part 56-11.5 will be followed.

This project site is located in an area with a high potential for radon levels to exceed the EPA action level for residential construction. A “passive” soil depressurization system will be incorporated into the building design. Radon testing must be conducted when the construction is complete, with test results forwarded to the OCR, prior to re-occupancy. If testing indicates that the radon level exceeds the EPA action level, an active fan, complete with alarm system, will be installed and re-tested prior to occupancy to determine that radon levels are being maintained below recommended limits.

HCR is not aware of any issues likely to cause controversy related to potential environmental impacts. In accordance with NYCRR 617.7(f), this Negative Declaration is subject to rescission if substantive changes are made to the project, new information is discovered, or changes in circumstances related to the project arise. Short Environmental Assessment Form

Instructions for Completing

Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information.

Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project: West Side Homes

Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 217 Massachusetts Ave; 223 Massachusetts Ave; 625, 629, 633, 635 West Ave; 146, 148 Rhode Island Street; 172, 174 Hampshire Street, 176, 178 Congress Street; 297, 301 Parkdale Ave; 338, 340 Parkdale Ave; 225 W. Delavan; 422 14th Street; 412 Massachusetts Avenue. All Buffalo, NY 14213. A map is attached. Brief Description of Proposed Action: The Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Company, Inc. (BNSC), the housing development arm of PUSH Buffalo, proposes to develop 49 units of sustainab Side. The project will include 49 units of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. The unit breakdown will include 8 one-bedroom apartments, 17 two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom apartments, and 6 four-bedroom apartments. The project will include 2 substantially rehabilitated and 14 newly constructed buildings, which will consist of 2-4 family homes and some small multi-family buildings, on 12 sites throughout the West Side. These buildings were designed to match the existing neighborhood fabric and fit in with surrounding homes as much as possible.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Telephone: 716-884-0356 Company, Inc. E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 429 Plymouth Avenue, Suite 1

City/PO: Buffalo State: NY Zip Code: 14213

1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? X If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: New York Office of Transitional and Disability X Assistance

3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 3 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 3 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 3 acres

4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. X Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Forest Agriculture Aquatic Other (specify): Parkland

78 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? Zoning variances are required for two of the x project sites b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? x 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? x 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If NO YES Yes, identify: x

8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES x b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? x c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? x 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: Project is x targeting certification with Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) for some , and pursuing the NYSERDA . Buildings will include high functioning building envelopes as well as solar arrays and ground source or air source heat pumps.

10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES [If Yes, does the existing system have capacity to provide service? NO YES] x If No, describe method for providing potable water:

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES [If Yes, does the existing system have capacity to provide service? NO YES] x If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment:

12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES Places? x b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? x 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? x b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? x If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres:

14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: Shoreline Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland Urban Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? x 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES x 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, x a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? NO YES

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: Stormwater will discharge into the Buffalo sewer system. Project design will

79 include storm water mitigation, including green infrastructure, to address as much storm water on site as possible. NO YES

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SHARS NUMBER: 20210002 PROGRAM: HOME/LIHTC/SLIHC/SHOP

NAME OF ACTION: West Side Homes LOCATION: 217-223 Massachusetts Avenue, 176-178 Congress Street, 297-301 Parkdale Avenue, 338-340 Parkdale Avenue, City of Buffalo, Erie County, New York

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: [ ] YES; [ X] NO

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION: New construction of two 3-story and six 2-story buildings for families, with at total of 20 units, on scattered sites at 217-223 Massachusetts Avenue, 176-178 Congress Street, 297-301 Parkdale Avenue, 338-340 Parkdale Avenue in the City of Buffalo, Erie County. Public water and sewer are available at the sites. Site work will include clearing, excavation, finish grading, construction of sidewalks, and landscaping.

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No question in Part 2 was answered "moderate to large impact may occur." See attached for further discussion.

______NYS Homes and Community Renewal ______Name of Lead Agency Date ______Lori A Shirley HTFC ______Certifying Officer Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer ______Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)

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617.20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form

Attachment for Part 3 – Determination of significance

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.

SHARS NUMBER: 20210002 NAME OF ACTION: West Side Homes

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION:

The proposed new construction of 20 residential units in a municipality with zoning constitutes an Unlisted action, in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617. On October 5, 2020, the City of Buffalo Planning Board prepared an uncoordinated Negative Declaration that included the project site at 297-301 Parkdale Avenue, which HCR hereby incorporates by reference. It provides further support for these findings.

The City of Buffalo undertook coordinated SEQR reviews dated March 9, 2020 for the properties at 146-148 Rhode Island Street, 225 West Delevan Avenue, and 625-635 West Avenue, which were classified by the City as Unlisted actions. HCR has concurred with these reviews.

Project activities occurring at 412 Massachusetts Avenue and 422 Fourteenth Street constitute Type II actions under SEQRA in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(2). Project work at 172-174 Hampshire Street constitutes a Type II action under SEQRA in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(11). These determinations are hereby incorporated by reference.

HCR has determined that the activities at 176-178 Congress Street, 217-223 Massachusetts Avenue, and 338-340 Parkdale Avenue are Unlisted actions; therefore, they are included in this Negative Declaration.

The proposed facilities are not of sufficient scale to affect existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, the Niagara River Watershed Management Plan, noise levels, existing traffic patterns or infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkways, water or wastewater utilities, solid waste production or disposal, or create erosion, drainage or flooding problems. The project sites are not in a Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the FIRM Map Panel Number 36029C0192H dated June 7, 2019. The project is new construction on previously improved vacant, urban lots. Federal and state wetlands maps indicate no wetlands on or near the site and there does not appear to be wetland habitat on the site due to level of development and lack of proximity to water bodies and from the Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. No impacts to wetlands are anticipated to result from this action. The project sites are not in a coastal zone. Compliance with the SPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities is not required since the sites are each less than one acre. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was developed for the 625-635 West Avenue site as required by the City of Buffalo for sites within combined sewer drainage areas that disturb 0.25 acres or more.

The project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. A letter from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, dated May 22, 2020 states that no historic properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources, will be affected by this undertaking. The properties are not included within an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Sections 303 and 304. Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III West Side Homes SHARS: 20210002 Page 2 of 3

The proposed project does not involve the acquisition, new construction of, or expansion or reconstruction of infrastructure such as roads, sewers or sidewalks that are open and accessible to the public. No further action is required.

The project is new construction on vacant undeveloped lots. The US Fish and Wildlife Service Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) database was consulted, and Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) was found to occur in the vicinity of the project; however, suitable habitat for the bat is not present at the sites. The New York Environmental Resources Mapper did not identify the presence of any protected species in the vicinity of the project sites. No impacts to rare, threatened or endangered species, or associated critical habitat, are anticipated to result from this action.

Major site plan approval was granted for 297-301 Parkdale Avenue by the City of Buffalo Planning Board on October 5, 2020. Minor site plan approval was granted for 217-223 Massachusetts Avenue, 176-178 Congress Street, and 338-340 Parkdale Avenue on September 30, 2020. As stated in its Negative Declaration, dated October 5, 2020, the City of Buffalo Planning Board determined that the project at 297-301 Parkdale Avenue will not have a significant effect on the environment.

The project is intended to serve an existing need for affordable housing for income-qualified families and is not likely to induce subsequent development which would result in adverse environmental impacts. The project site is located in close proximity to a range of services including retail and public transportation. The proposed new construction will meet NYS Energy Code standards. The scope of development of the currently proposed 20 residential units will have no anticipated adverse long term or cumulative impacts. Short term employment will be created during construction. The project will contribute to long term revitalization of this area.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports, dated December 7, 2020, were prepared by MS Analytical, LLC. The ESA found that the sites include grassed vacant lots in a residential area. The sites were characterized as follows:

Address Current Past uses of site Recognized Other condition/use Environmental environmental Conditions concerns 176 and 178 Vacant grassed lot Two residential structures None None Congress St with two outbuildings from 1893 to 1986 217-223 Vacant grassed lot Two residential structures None None Massachusetts Ave from 1893 to 1986, including commercial use (upholstering) 297-301 Parkdale Vacant grassed lot Two residential structures None None Ave and two small outbuildings from 1893 to 1986, with a third small outbuilding until 2008 338 and 340 Vacant grassed lot Two residential structures None None Parkdale Ave from 1893 to 1981

The project sites are currently vacant lots; therefore, no Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) or Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III West Side Homes SHARS: 20210002 Page 3 of 3

Lead-based Paint (LBP) surveys are required.

As the sites are vacant, mold is not a concern. If construction materials are not protected and/or mold develops during the construction phase, then contingency language will require that a licensed mold assessor prepare a mold assessment and, if necessary, a mold remediation plan, both prepared in accordance with Article 32 of the NYSDOL mold program regulations. Mold abatement and clearance is required prior to occupancy.

Radon testing must be conducted when the rehabilitation/construction is complete, with test results forwarded to the HTFC Environmental Analyst, prior to re-occupancy. A third-party air-monitoring contractor must complete the final testing/clearance with certified results by an authorized testing laboratory. If rehabilitation/construction is phased, then test results must be forwarded to the HTFC Environmental Analyst, prior to occupancy of each building. If testing indicates that the radon level exceeds the EPA action level, an active fan, complete with alarm system, will be installed and re-tested prior to occupancy to determine that radon levels are being maintained below recommended limits. If a passive mitigation system was not included in the design, against the A&E Architect’s recommendation, a radon mitigation system must be retrofitted into the building with the project sponsor responsible for all costs and the building must be retested.

Instructions for Completing

Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information

Name of Action or Project: North of Main Revitalization Project Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 10 Edwards Street, 12, 15, & 17 Mather Street, 42 and 43 North Street, and 95 Walnut Street Brief Description of Proposed Action: Interior and exterior renovations to six (6) existing houses on Edwards, Mather and North Streets that currently contain multiple undocumented dwelling units and redevelopment of a vacant parcel on 95 Walnut Street into defined multiple unit dwellings that contain twenty-three (23) individual dwelling units. Construction of sidewalks, driveways and parking areas along with new landscape areas.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 607-772-2850

First Ward Action Counsel, inc. Attn. Jerry Willard E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 167 Clinton Street City/PO: State: Zip Code: Binghamton New York 13905 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✔ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NYSHCR-New York State Homes and Community Renewal ✔

3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? ______1.14+/- acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? ______0.48+/- acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? ______1.14+/- acres

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Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ✔ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ✔

NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ✔

7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ______✔

10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing potable ZDWHU: ______✔ ______

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______✔ ______

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Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations.

Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental No Area] Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Yes Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites] Yes Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other No Regulated Waterbodies] Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Yes Endangered Animal] Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Brook Floater Endangered Animal - Name] Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site] Yes

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SHARS NUMBER: 20210063 PROGRAM: LIHTC/SLIHC/HTF

NAME OF ACTION: North of Main LOCATION: Scattered sites- 95 Walnut Street, 12, 15 and 17 Mather Street, 42 and 43 North Street, and 10 Edwards Street Binghamton, Broome County, NY 13905

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: [ ] YES; [ X] NO

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION:

The First Ward Action Council, Inc.(FWAC) proposes new construction of one four-unit building and the substantial rehabilitation of six existing structures to create a total of 23 units of affordable housing in the North of Main Neighborhood in the City of Binghamton. The project will benefit household of 50-60% AMI and individuals with mobility, hearing, visual and/or hearing impairments. The project sites are within a four-block area in proximity to FWAC's recently completed Crandall/North Street Revitalization project.

A new four-unit, two-story building will be constructed on a 0.231-acre vacant lot at 95 Walnut Street. Rehabilitation work will be completed at 12 Mather Street into 3 units, 15 Mather Street into 2 units, 17 Mather Street into 4 units, 42 and 43 North Street into 2 units each, and 10 Edwards Street into 4 units. Rehabilitation work will include exterior work and interior gut rehabilitation. Public water and sewer are available at all project sites. Laundry hook-ups and te

No question in Part 2 was answered "moderate to large impact may occur." See attached for further discussion.

______NYS Homes and Community Renewal ______Name of Lead Agency Date ______Lori A. Shirley HTFC ______Certifying Officer Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer ______Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)

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617.20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form

Attachment For Part 3 – Determination of significance

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.

SHARS NUMBER: 20210063 NAME OF ACTION: NORTH OF MAIN

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION:

The proposed new construction of one 2-story building with 4 residential units, and rehabilitation of 6 two to three story buildings with 19 total residential units in a municipality with zoning constitutes an Unlisted action, in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617. The proposed facilities are not of sufficient scale to affect existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns or infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkways, water or wastewater utilities, solid waste production or disposal, or create erosion, drainage or flooding problems. The project sites are not in a Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the FIRM Map Panel Number 360038C, dated June 1, 1977. The project is new construction on a previously improved vacant, urban lot, and rehabilitation to existing buildings. Federal and state wetlands maps indicate no wetlands on or near the sites and there does not appear to be wetland habitat on the sites due to level of development and lack of proximity to water bodies. No impacts to wetlands are anticipated to result from this action. The project sites are not in a coastal zone. Compliance with the SPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities is not required since the total area of the project is less than one acre.

The project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. A letter from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, dated November 7, 2018 indicated that three out of the six properties proposed for rehabilitation, those at 24 and 43 Mather Street and 10 Edwards Street, were determined to be contributing to the Main Street Historic District, while the three properties at 12, 15, and 17 Mather Street were determined to be non-contributing to the historic district. Additional information was requested regarding 42 and 43 North Street and 10 Edwards Street. Follow up information and revised design drawings were provided to SHPO, and in a response dated February 19, 2020, SHJPO determined that the revised plans would have “No Adverse Impact “on the historic homes. In a letter dated February 9, 2020, SHPO determined that the new construction project at 95 Walnut Street will not affect historic properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources. The properties are not included within an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Sections 303 and 304.

The project is new construction on an unimproved lot and rehabilitation of six multi-family homes on scattered sites. According to the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, the following two species of rare plants or animals are located within or near the project sites: - Brook Floater Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III North of Main SHARS: 20210063 Page 2 of 4

- Pygmy Snaketail A request was made to the New York natural Heritage Program to determine if the project area is known to contain the listed rare, threatened, or endangered species, or associated habitat. On July 28, 2021, the New York Natural Heritage Program responded that they have no records of concern of rare or state-listed animals or plants, or significant natural communities at the project sites or in their immediate vicinity. The Official Species List from the US Fish and Wildlife Service website did not identify the potential for rare, threatened, or endangered species, or associated critical habitat. No impacts to rare, threatened, or endangered species, or associated critical habitat, are anticipated to result from this action.

The properties are located within the R-3 Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling District. The scope of this project required site plan review by the City of Binghamton Planning Commission for four of the properties: 10 Edwards Street, 17 Mather Street, 43 North Street and 95 Walnut Street. The remaining three properties required City of Binghamton Planning Department Administrative Planning Review and Approval: 12 Mather Street, 15 Mather Street and 42 North Street. Plans were submitted to the City of Binghamton Planning Department on August 4, 2020 for all of the above projects. Both the City of Binghamton Planning Commission and the Planning Department declared each project a Type II under SEQR on August 26 and November 17, 2020, repectively. The City of Binghamton uses the term “single dwelling unit” to refer to buildings with up to 4 units. Below is the number of units by address: x 10 Edwards Street – 4 Units x 12 Mather Street – 3 Units x 15 Mather Street – 2 Units x 17 Mather Street – 4 Units x 42 North Street – 3 Units x 43 North Street – 3 Units x 95 Walnut Street (new construction) – 4 Units

The project is intended to serve an existing need for affordable housing for income-qualified families and is not likely to induce subsequent development which would result in adverse environmental impacts. The project sites are located in close proximity to a range of services including retail and public transportation. The proposed new construction will meet NYS Energy Code standards. The scope of development of the currently proposed new construction and rehabilitation will have no anticipated adverse long term or cumulative impacts. Short term employment will be created during construction. The project will contribute to long term revitalization of this area.

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report, dated August 24, 2020, was prepared by Link Environmental Services, Inc. The ESA found no evidence to indicate that the projects have been environmentally impaired by industrial processes, mineral production, waste disposal or material storage, and no indication that hazardous materials generated, stored or disposed of at nearby sites pose an environmental risk to the site. The ESA did not identify any recognized environmental conditions and no further investigation is recommended.

Lead Based Paint XRF Testing Reports, dated August 4, 2021 and prepared by Keystone Environmental Services detail the locations of lead-based paint (LBP) throughout the buildings at each rehabilitation site. Due to lack of access to one of the sites (15 Mather Street), the sponsor has assumed the presence of LBP and confirmed it will be abated per lead safe work practices and applicable requirements. Prior to site altering activities the sponsor must submit LBP removal and disposal specifications that must be followed during project rehabilitation at each site. Regardless of the age of occupants, LBP encountered during rehabilitation must be handled in accordance with the HUD “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing,” 2012, including revisions, which requires that all lead abatement Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III North of Main SHARS: 20210063 Page 3 of 4

work areas receive work area clearance (by sampling) prior to the continuation of non-lead-abatement work. Work area clearance results must be forwarded to the HTFC Construction Monitor and the assigned HTFC Architect. A qualified third-party must complete the work area testing/clearance.

At the completion of the entire project, evidence of proper LBP removal and disposal must be submitted to the HTFC Environmental Analyst. This must be in the form of a Clearance Report that complies with HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule at 24 CFR 35.1340(c). A qualified third-party must complete the final testing/clearance. In the event that LBP not fully removed a LBP O&M Plan that complies with Chapters 5 and 6 of the HUD Guidelines, including reinspection and reevaluation schedules, must be prepared and submitted to the HTFC Environmental Analyst.

On July 26, August 2, and August 3, 2021, Keystone Environmental Services conducted Pre- Renovation Survey Reports for ACM at each rehabilitation site. The reports detail the locations of asbestos- containing materials (ACM) throughout the buildings at each rehabilitation site. Due to lack of access to one of the sites (15 Mather Street), the sponsor has assumed the presence of ACM and confirmed it will be abated per ACM safe work practices and applicable requirements. Prior to site altering activities, the sponsor must submit ACM removal and disposal specifications. These specifications must be followed during project construction. All ACM removal must conform to NYS Department of Labor regulations at 12 NYCRR Part 56, as amended January 11, 2006. At the completion of the entire project, evidence of proper ACM removal and disposal must be submitted to the HTFC Environmental Analyst. This must include a report that summarizes the final testing/clearance for the entire project with waste manifests attached. A qualified third- party must complete the final testing/clearance. In the event that ACM is not fully removed (even if enclosed or encapsulated) an ACM O&M Plan must be prepared and submitted to the HTFC Environmental Analyst.

A Limited Visual Microbial Survey Report conducted by Keystone Environmental Services, dated July 23, 2021, at each property stated that there is evidence of mold contamination/water infiltration in the home rehabilitation projects. A licensed mold assessor must prepare a mold assessment and, if necessary, a mold remediation plan, both prepared in accordance with Article 32 of the NYSDOL mold program regulations and provide it to the HTFC Environmental Analyst and A&E Architect at this time.

A third-party licensed mold remediation contractor must perform the mold remediation according to the mold remediation plan prepared by the licensed mold assessor using licensed mold abatement workers.

When remediation work has been completed, a licensed mold assessor must conduct post-remediation assessment and determine if the work areas are free from all visible mold and if all work has been completed in compliance with the mold remediation plan. When the licensed mold assessor determines that the clearance criteria specified in the work plan have been satisfied, the assessor must issue a written clearance to the client. The post-remediation clearance report must also determine to the extent feasible whether the underlying causes of the mold creating moisture have been remedied. If the licensed mold assessor determines that the remediation was not successful, the assessor will issue a written final status report and recommend that either a new assessment be prepared.

The final clearance report must be submitted to the HTFC Environmental Analyst prior to occupancy. If project work is phased and the mold contamination is in a residential unit that will be reoccupied prior to final project-wide mold clearance being issued, then a worksite clearance must be forwarded to the HTFC Environmental Analyst prior to re-occupancy of each unit.

The project sites are located in an area with a high potential for radon levels to exceed the EPA action level for residential construction. A “passive” soil depressurization system must be incorporated into the building design. Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III North of Main SHARS: 20210063 Page 4 of 4

Instructions for Completing

Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information

The Hart, Vital Brooklyn Site C, 1038 Broadway; CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. Name of Action or Project:

Interfaith Broadway Site C Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 1038 Broadway (Block 1593, Lot 35), Brooklyn, 8,217 sf through-lot with frontage along Broadway and Hart Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood Brief Description of Proposed Action: The redevelopment of 1038 Broadway, the site of an operating mental healthcare center and parking lot, as part of the Vital Brooklyn Initiative. The project will involve the demolition in place of the existing building, constructed in 2000, and the construction of a 9-story, 95-foot-tall mixed-use medical and residential building. The site will include ground floor community facility (medical) use, and the upper floors will contain 57 permanently affordable dwelling units.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 973-527-7451 x105

Robert Greene, Equity Environmental, on behalf of CAMBA Housing Ventures, Inc. E-Mail: [email protected] Address: 500 International Drive, Suite 150 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Mount Olive NJ 07828 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✔ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Funding: New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) ✔ Voluntary Inclusionary Housing permit notice: NYC HPD 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? ______.189 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? ______.189 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? ______.189 acres

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NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ✔

7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ______✔

The______proposed action will exceed requirements by utilizing Leed V4 building design, Energy Star appliances, Solar Panels, and Low ✔ Flow Fixtures ______

10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing potable ZDWHU: ______✔ ______

11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______✔ ______

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Page 2 of 3 Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ƑShoreline ƑForest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland ✔ƑUrban Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ✔

16. Is the project site located in the \HDUIlood plan? NO YES ✔

NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, ✔

a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ✔

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? ✔ If Yes, briefly describe: ______Stormwater will be discharged into existing city stormwater system ______

_19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: ______✔ ______

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I &(57,)< THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE

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SHARS NUMBER: 20210076 PROGRAM: LIHTC/SLIHC/HOME/CIF/SHOP

NAME OF ACTION: The Hart, Vital Brooklyn Site C LOCATION: 1038 Broadway, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: [ ] YES; [ X] NO

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION:

CAMBA Housing Ventures proposes new construction of a nine-story building with 57 residential units for seniors and families, including a superintendent’s unit, and an Ambulatory Primary Care Center on a 0.18-acre site at 1038 Broadway in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, Kings County. The project will include 38 supportive units for single seniors and families exiting NYC homeless shelters and 19 affordable housing units. The Hart will include on-site supportive services as well as indoor activity spaces several landscaped outdoor terraces (two accessible and one inaccessible) with seating and community gardening. The Hart will have an estimated total gross square footage of 49,301, gross residential square footage of 42,535, and 4,978 square feet for one of Vital Brooklyn’s Ambulatory Care Centers and 5 spaces of parking for medical staff (1,788 gross square feet).

The building will include an elevator, community room, computer room, laundry room, security office and supportive services suite. An existing, vacant 3,480 SF building on the site will be demolished to make way for the new construction. Public water and sewer are available at the site. Site. Construction is expected to last 24 consecutive

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617.20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form

Attachment For Part 3 – Determination of significance

This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.

NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL (HCR), through the NEW YORK STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action described below will not ha ve a significa nt effect on the environment a nd a Dra ft Environmental Impact Statement WILL NOT be prepared.

SHARS NUMBER: 20210076 NAME OF ACTION: The Hart, Vital Brooklyn Site C

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION:

The proposed new construction of 57 residential units in a municipality with zoning constitutes an Unlisted action, in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617. The proposed project is not of sufficient scale to affect existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, the NYC Watershed Management Plan, noise levels, existing traffic patterns or infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkways, water or wastewater utilities, solid wa ste production or disposal, or create erosion, drainage or flooding problems. The project site is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the FIRM Map Panel Number 3604970208F effective September 5, 2007. The project is demolition and new construction on an urban lot. Federal and state wetlands maps indicate no wetlands on or near the site and there is no wetland habitat on the site due to level of development and lack of proximity to water bodies. No impacts to wetlands are anticipated to result from this action. The project site is not in a coastal zone. Compliance with the SPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities is not required since the site is less than one acre.

The project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. A letter from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, dated July 30, 2019, indicates that the proposed construction will ha ve “no effect” on cultural or historic resources. The property is not included within an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Sections 303 and 304.

The project does involve the new construction of infrastructure, in the form of an Urgent Care Center open and accessible to the public, and such infrastructure is not owned and used solely by the project. A full Smart Growth Evaluation Form, including the CEO Attestation, has been completed.

The project is demolition and new construction on an urban lot. According to the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, no rare plants or animals are located within or near the project site. According to the Official Species List from the US Fish and Wildlife Service website, the following four species are a concern in the area: - Piping Plover Charadrius melodus - Red Knot Calidris canutus rufa - Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii dougallii - Seabeach Amaranth Amaranthus pumilus However, the project site is urba n infill in Brooklyn, approximately five miles from the ocean shore, and does not possess potentia l ha bitat for the a bove listed species. Therefore, there will be no effect to the Piping Plover, Red Knot, Roseate Tern or Seabeach Amaranth. No impacts to rare, threatened or endangered species, or associated critical habitat, are anticipated to result from this action.

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The site is zoned C4-4L (with a residential district equivalent of R7-A) and is located in Special Purpose District EC-4. The Ha rt will be built a s-of-right a nd contextual to the surrounding area per Vital Brooklyn requirements. Plans were filed with NYC Department of Buildings on 3/4/20, and final approval was received on 6/4/21. The project is utilizing 9,450 additional square footage generated on site through the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Voluntary Inclusionary Housing (VIH) program.

The project is intended to serve an existing need for affordable housing for income-qualified single senior a nd fa milies a nd is not likely to induce subsequent development which would result in adverse environmental impacts. The project site is located in close proximity to a range of services including retail and public transportation. The proposed new construction will mee t NYS Energy Code sta nda rds. The scope of development of the currently proposed 57 residential units will ha ve no a nticipa ted a dverse long term or cumula tive impa cts. Short-term employment will be crea ted during construction. The project will contribute to long-term revitalization of this area.

The project site is less than one acre and is not in a DEP MS4 area, therefore, no SPDES permits or MS4 documents are required.

A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report dated June 5, 2019, a Phase II Soil Vapor Investigation Report dated October 2019 and an updated Phase I ESA dated August 29, 2020 were prepared by Equity Environmental Engineering. The reports identified potential Vapor Encroachment Conditions (VECs) within 1/10 mile of the subject property: x Historic Dry Cleaner- 1044 Broadway x Historic Auto Shop- 1040 Broadway All of the Indoor Air contaminants tested for were below 3 ug/m3. The reports recommended that a Remedial Action Workplan (RAWP) be prepared, and that the RWAP should consist of the following: 1. The preparation of a Construction Health and Safety Plan (CHASP) for the protection of onsite workers during construction. 2. The onsite soil will be exca vated a nd tra nsported offsite for the construction of the new building. 3. A vapor barrier should be installed to prevent possible vapor intrusion from the soil into the proposed building. It should be at minimum, 20-mil thick and properly anchored to the foundation walls and booted around all pipe penetrations, etc.

The RWAP was prepared in November 2019. Remedial measures at the site include excavation excess, contaminated soil from within the proposed building footprint with proper disposal at an offsite disposa l fa cility. Approxima tely 2,025 tons of soil will be exca vated from the site. During the soil exca vation, a Community Air Monitoring Progra m (CAMP) will be implemented to monitor the site for potentia l offsite migra tion of dust a nd vola tile orga nic emissions for the soil. The CAMP will consist of upwind a nd downwind monitoring stations onsite with preset limits above which alarms will be triggered for mitiga tive measures to be taken.

Upon completion of the excavation and installation of the foundation, a vapor barrier will be installed under the cellar slab of the proposed building. The vapor barrier will be designed in conjunction with the proposed building architect and be at least 20 mils thick. A geosynthetic liner or 2-inch-thick foam core will be pla ced between the sub-gra de a nd the va por ba rrier. The ba rrier will cover the entire sla b a nd be a nchored into the foundation walls with a batten strip or anchor bolts as shown on Figure 3. The seams will overla p as required by the vendor and taped. Pipe penetrations will be sea led with liquid Bithuthene or equiva lent. Specifications of the proposed barrier shall be forwarded to the HCR Architect for review and approval prior to construction.

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Upon completion of the activities in this RWAP, a Remedial Action Report (RAR) will be prepa red by a NY licensed P.E. and submitted to the HCR Environmental Analyst. The RAR must demonstrate that that the remedial requirements have been properly implemented and provide the required documentation. The report would include any deviations from the RAP based on changed conditions and/or construction issues.

The project site has an existing, vacant one-story, 3,500 square foot office building constructed in 2000 that will be demolished. An a sbestos conta ining ma teria ls survey wa s conducted, and no ACM was identified. An ACP-5 will be submitted a s the existing building will be demolished a s pa rt of the construction. No Lead-based Paint (LBP) surveys are required.

As the site is to have an existing building demolished prior to new construction, mold is not a concern. If construction materials are not protected and/or mold develops during the construction phase, then contingency la ngua ge will require a licensed mold a ssessor prepa re a mold a ssessment a nd, if necessa ry, a mold remediation plan, both prepared in accordance with Article 32 of the NYSDOL mold program regulations. Mold abatement and clearance is required prior to occupancy.

This project site is located within Zone 3, an area with a low potential for radon levels to exceed the EPA action level for residential construction. No further action is required.

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NAME OF ACTION: Woodcreek + Bateman Apartments

LOCATION: Woodcreek: 1100 Larch Circle, Town of Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence County Bateman: 7574 S. State Street, Village of Lowville, Lewis County

CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: [ ] YES; [x] NO

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION:

Baldwin Real Estate proposes rehabilitation of two project sites; Woodcreek Village Apartments consisting of thirty (30) 2-story buildings for families with 96 residential units, on a 23.5-acre site and Bateman Apartments consisting pf one (1) 4-story building for families with 24 residential units, on a 0.24-acre site. One (1) building at the Woodcreek site will be demolished and not replaced. As these are existing, occupied buildings, public water and sewer are available and additional lines/modifications are not expected. $IWHUUHKDELOLWDWLRQWKHUHZLOOEHDFRPELQHGWRWDORI XQLWV No question in Part 2 was answered "moderate to large impact may occur." See attached for further discussion.

Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.

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HFA YEAR: 2021 NAME OF ACTION: Woodcreek + Bateman Apartments

REASONS SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION:

The proposed rehabilitation of 1 residential units and demolition of one (1) building in municipalities with zoning constitutes an Unlisted action, in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617. The proposed facility is not of sufficient scale to affect existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, the St. Lawrence River and Black River Watershed Management Plans, noise levels, existing traffic patterns or infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkways, water or wastewater utilities, solid waste production or disposal, or create erosion, drainage or flooding problems. The project site is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area, according to FIRM Map Panel Numbers (Woodcreek) 360699001C, dated March 3, 1997 and (Bateman) 3603700001C dated June 20, 2000. The project is rehabilitation of (3) existing residential structures with demolition of one (1) structure. Federal and state wetlands maps indicate there are wetlands on and near the Woodcreek site and no wetlands on or near the Bateman site. The scope of work includes the use of construction barriers to prevent demolition activities from impacting the wetlands as such no impacts to wetlands are anticipated to result from this action. The project site is not in a coastal zone. Compliance with the SPDES General Stormwater Permit for Construction Activities is not required since site disturbances are less than one acre.

Woodcreek: The project has been reviewed in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. A letter from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, dated July 30, 2019, states no historic properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources, will be affected by this undertaking. No further action is required.

Bateman: A letter from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, dated June 15, 2021 states that this project will have No Adverse Effect to historic resources, with the condition of the National Park Service’s Certification of the Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Credit Application Part 3. The Project must submit an approved NPS Part 2 prior to environmental clearance. Environmental clear will be granted upon submittal of the approved NPS Part 2 and a certification that any/all conditions if included in the Part 2 can be satisfactorily met. At the completion of the project the Sponsor must submit an approved NPS Part 3.

The properties are not included within an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Sections 303 and 304.

The project is rehabilitation of existing residential structures and demolition of one (1) structure. The NYSDEC ERM did not identify any Significant Natural Communities, Natural Communities, rare plants or Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III Woodcreek + Bateman HFA 2021 Page 2 of 3 animals at either site. The USFWS IPaC identified the Northern Long-eared bat at both sites, however the project scope of work is rehabilitation of existing residential structures and demolition of one (1) structure. No tree removal is planned. Based on the scope of work no impacts to rare, threatened or endangered species, or associated critical habitat, are anticipated to result from this action.

The project scope is rehabilitation of existing residential structures. Local permits or approvals were not required.

The project is intended to rehabilitate and update existing properties that serve an existing need for affordable housing for income-qualified families and is not likely to induce subsequent development which would result in adverse environmental impacts. The project site is located in close proximity to a range of services including retail and public transportation. The proposed new construction will meet NYS Energy Code standards. The scope of development of the currently proposed 118-residential units will have no anticipated adverse long term or cumulative impacts. Short term employment will be created during construction. The project will contribute to long term revitalization of this area.

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Reports, dated May 12, 2021, were prepared by Neu-Velle, LLC. The ESA found that the Woodcreek site is currently developed and comprised of apartments and townhouses. The Bateman site is currently developed and comprised of one structure that is an attached row building. The ESAs did not identify any recognized environmental conditions.

Woodcreek: Fluorescent light fixtures were not noted at the Woodcreek Site. No further action required.

Bateman: Fluorescent light fixtures were in the building and the ESA states that they may contain PCBs. At the end of the project, the sponsor must submit a certification, including waste manifests, stating that the project complied with all federal, state and local regulations regarding the proper categorization, removal and disposal of the special/Universal waste materials.

Woodcreek: An April 5, 2021 Limited Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report prepared by Paradigm Environmental, LLC did not identify LBP at the site. No further action required.

Bateman: An April 5, 2021 Limited Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report prepared by Paradigm Environmental, LLC details the location of LBP throughout the building. The sponsor has submitted LBP removal and disposal specifications that must be followed during project rehabilitation. Regardless of the age of occupants, LBP encountered during rehabilitation must be handled in accordance with the HUD “Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing,” 2012, including revisions, which requires that all lead abatement work areas receive work area clearance (by sampling) prior to the continuation of non-lead-abatement work. A qualified third-party must complete the work area testing/clearance.

Bateman: At the completion of the entire project, evidence of proper LBP removal and disposal must be submitted to the Environmental Analyst. This must be in the form of a Clearance Report that complies with HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule at 24 CFR 35.1340(c). A qualified third-party must complete the final testing/clearance. In the event that LBP not fully removed, a LBP O&M Plan, including reinspection and reevaluation schedules, is to be prepared and submitted to the Agency

Asbestos Pre-Renovation Survey Reports dated April 5, 2021 did not identify asbestos-containing material (ACM) at the Woodcreek or Bateman Sites. No further action required.

Mold Assessment Reports dated prepared by Paradigm Environmental, LLC dated June 22, 2021 state no visible mold growth or olfactory evidence of mold was observed at the sites. If during the course of Negative Declaration Attachment to Part III Woodcreek + Bateman HFA 2021 Page 3 of 3 rehabilitation mold and/or water infiltration is identified, the mold must be remediated in accordance with NYSDOL Article 32 Mold Law. The source of the mold/water infiltration is to be identified and remediated prior to re-occupancy. The sponsor is to submit a mold clearance report prior to re-occupancy.

This project sites are located within areas with a moderate potential for radon levels to exceed the EPA action level for residential construction.

Radon testing must be conducted when the rehabilitation is complete, with test results forwarded to the Environmental Analyst, prior to re-occupancy. A third-party air-monitoring contractor must complete the final testing/clearance with certified results by an authorized testing laboratory. If rehabilitation is phased, then test results must be forwarded to the Environmental Analyst, prior to occupancy of each building. If testing indicates that the radon level exceeds the EPA action level, a passive sub-slab soil depressurization system (SSDS) should be installed and re-tested to determine that radon levels are being maintained below recommended limits. If a passive mitigation system was not included in the design, an active radon mitigation system must be retrofitted into the building with the project sponsor responsible for all costs, and the lowest residential indoor air space(s) must be retested following the system effectiveness testing.

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) was created pursuant to Section 45-a of the New York Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York, as amended, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), all state authorities are subject to SEQRA whenever they approve or fund a privately or publicly sponsored action; and

WHEREAS, HTFC seeks to undertake 101 11th Street, a project involving demolition of a dilapidated double-wide residential home and new construction of a 2-story building with a commercial space and a 2-unit rental apartment in the Village of Watkins Glen, Schuyler County; and

WHEREAS, the undertaking of 101 11th Street constitutes an action subject to SEQRA, and as such, HTFC is required to review and make a determination on whether the project has a significant impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, the SEQRA Officer has reviewed 101 11th Street and has recommended that the project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA, as supported by SEQRA documentation; and

WHEREAS, HTFC seeks to undertake West Side Homes, a project involving the new construction of two 3-story and six 2-story buildings for families, with 20 residential units, on scattered sites in the City of Buffalo, Erie County; and

WHEREAS, the undertaking of West Side Homes constitutes an action subject to SEQRA, and as such, HTFC is required to review and make a determination on whether the project has a significant impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, the SEQRA Officer has reviewed West Side Homes and has recommended that the project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA, as supported by SEQRA documentation; and

WHEREAS, HTFC seeks to undertake North of Main, a project involving the new construction of a four unit building and substantial rehabilitation of six existing structures to create 23 residential units in the City of Binghamton, Broome County; and

WHEREAS, the undertaking of North of Main constitutes an action subject to SEQRA, and as such, HTFC is required to review and make a determination on whether the project has a significant impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, the SEQRA Officer has reviewed North of Main and has recommended that the project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA, as supported by SEQRA documentation; and

WHEREAS, HTFC seeks to undertake The Hart-Vital Brooklyn, a project involving the new construction of a 9-story building for families with 57 residential units for seniors and families along with a primary care center open to the public in the borough of Brooklyn, Kings County; and

WHEREAS, the undertaking of The Hart-Vital Brooklyn constitutes an action subject to SEQRA, and as such, HTFC is required to review and make a determination on whether the project has a significant impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, the SEQRA Officer has reviewed The Hart-Vital Brooklyn and has recommended that the project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA, as supported by SEQRA documentation; and

WHEREAS, HTFC seeks to undertake Woodcreek and Bateman Apartments, a project involving the rehabilitation of two sites, with a combined 118 residential units, in the Village of Lowville, Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the undertaking of Woodcreek and Bateman Apartments constitutes an action subject to SEQRA, and as such, HTFC is required to review and make a determination on whether the project has a significant impact on the environment; and

WHEREAS, the SEQRA Officer has reviewed Woodcreek and Bateman Apartments and has recommended that the project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA, as supported by SEQRA documentation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby accept the SEQRA documentation for 101 11th Street and hereby adopt the recommendation that this project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA.

Section 2. The Members hereby accept the SEQRA documentation for West Side Homes and hereby adopt the recommendation that this project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA.

Section 3. The Members hereby accept the SEQRA documentation for North of Main and hereby adopt the recommendation that this project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA.

Section 4. The Members hereby accept the SEQRA documentation for The Hart-Vital Brooklyn and hereby adopt the recommendation that this project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA.

Section 5. The Members hereby accept the SEQRA documentation for Woodcreek and Bateman Apartments and hereby adopt the recommendation that this project be classified as an unlisted action with a negative declaration under SEQRA.

Section 6. The Members hereby authorize HTFC’s SEQRA Officer or any authorized agent or officer to execute any documents in accordance with the applicable provisions of law to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.

Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021 3

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

MEMORANDUM

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Board Members

From: Crystal Loffler, President, Office of Community Renewal Charles Philion, Program Director, Community Development Block Grant

Date: September 9, 2021

Subject: 2020 CDBG Additional Housing Award Recommendations

The Office of Community Renewal made approximately $10 million available through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on February 10, 2021, for the CDBG Housing program. In response to the Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Applications, a total of forty-eight (48) eligible applications were submitted representing a $23,414,756 request of NYS CDBG funds and $14,087,653 was awarded for twenty- eight (28) projects on June 24, 2021.

The CDBG Housing program continues to be oversubscribed, leaving significant unmet need and therefore it is recommended that an additional $3,700,000 be awarded for eight (8) applications to add to the proposed affordable housing units CDBG funds will reach. A total of sixty-one (61) households are projected to benefit from the proposed improvements with NYS CDBG assistance. With the state of the COVID-19 pandemic a decrease in unit accomplishments is anticipated and these additional awarded projects will help bridge the gap in unit goals that and support preservation of additional affordable housing units.

Recommendation:

The Office of Community Renewal is advancing $3.7 million in NYS CDBG award recommendations for review, consideration, and action by the Members of the Board of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation. A resolution authorizing HTFC to award NYS CDBG funds and enter into grant agreements with the Town of Bangor, Town of Bellmont, Cattaraugus County, Town of Chateaugay, Town of Dannemora, Town of Gouverneur, Town of Mooers and the Town of Stamford.

CDBG Housing Program Award Recommendations & Summary Total # of awards: 8 Total # of units: 61 Total award amount: $3,700,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 │https://hcr.ny.gov/ Recommended Project # Applicant Project Name Activity Program Abstract Region Award 75MH105-20 Town of Bangor Town of Bangor Manufactured The Town of Bangor North Country $500,000 Manufactured Housing will use $500,000 of Housing Replacement NYS HCR CDBG Replacement funds to replace 5 Program dilapidated mobile homes with stick built, manufactured, or modular homes for low-income homeowners. 90HR129-20 Town of Bellmont Town of Bellmont Housing The Town of North Country $500,000 Housing Rehabilitation Bellmont will use Rehabilitation $500,000 in NYS Program CDBG funds to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 8 lower income homeowners. 199MH124-20 Cattaraugus Cattaraugus Manufactured Cattaraugus County Western New York $300,000 County County Housing will use $300,000 of Manufactured Replacement NYS HCR CDBG Housing funds to replace 2 Replacement dilapidated mobile Program homes with stick built, manufactured, or modular homes for low-income homeowners. 216HR107-20 Town of Town of Housing The Town of North Country $500,000 Chateaugay Chateaugay Rehabilitation Beekmantown will Housing use $500,000 of NYS Rehabilitation CDBG funds to Program provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 8 low- income homeowners.

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 │https://hcr.ny.gov/ 301HR109-20 Town of Town of Housing Town of Dannemora North Country $500,000 Dannemora Dannemora Rehabilitation will use $500,000 in Housing NYS CDBG funds to Rehabilitation provide housing Program rehabilitation assistance to 8 lower income homeowners. 464HR122-20 Town of Town of Housing The Town of North Country $400,000 Gouverneur Gouverneur Rehabilitation Gouverneur will use Housing $400,000 in NYS Rehabilitation CDBG funds to Program provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 9 low- income homeowners. 752HR111-20 Town of Mooers Town of Mooers Housing Town of Mooers will North Country $500,000 Housing Rehabilitation use $500,000 in NYS Rehabilitation CDBG funds to Program provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 9 lower income homeowners. 1108HR101-20 Town of Stamford Town of Stamford Housing The Town of Southern Tier $500,000 Housing Rehabilitation Stamford will use Rehabilitation $500,000 in NYS Program CDBG funds to provide housing rehabilitation assistance to renovate 12 owner- occupied properties on a scattered site basis. Total $3,700,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 │https://hcr.ny.gov/ A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AWARDS UNDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOUSING ACTIVITIES

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) was created pursuant to Section 45-a of the New York Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, HTFC is authorized to administer the Community Development Block Grant Program (“CDBG Program”); and

WHEREAS, within the limit of funds available for the CDBG Program, HTFC is authorized to grant awards under the CDBG Program to eligible applicants for housing activities including housing rehabilitation and homeownership; and

WHEREAS, a Notice of Funding Availability was published on February 10, 2021 and provided for the availability of at least $10,000,000 under the CDBG Program for housing activities; and

WHEREAS, at the June 2021 meeting, the Members approved awards to 28 applicants totaling $14,087,653 representing a total of approximately 303 households which are projected to benefit from the proposed improvements with NYS CDBG assistance; and

WHEREAS, due to continuing, significant, unmet need, HTFC staff recommends that an additional $3,700,000 be awarded for eight (8) applications to benefit approximately 61 additional households; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby approve an award under the CDBG Program for housing activities to the applicants and up to the amounts specified in the related memo distributed to the Members.

Section 2. The Members hereby approve the entering into of regulatory agreements with the applicants, upon their satisfactory compliance with any pre-contract conditions as required by statute or regulation, and upon such terms and conditions as set forth in the program guidelines.

Section 3. The Members hereby authorize the President of the Office of Community Renewal or another authorized officer of HTFC, subject to the provisions of this resolution, to execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.

Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

MEMORANDUM

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Board Members

From: Crystal Loffler, President, Office of Community Renewal Charlie Philion, Program Director, CDBG Community Development Scott LaMountain, Program Director, CDBG Economic Development

Date: September 2, 2021

Subject: NYS CDBG CV Awards

NYS Homes & Community Renewal made $60 million in Community Development Block Grant CARES (CDBG- CV) funding available in an open round application beginning in March 2021. The CDBG-CV program will provide resources to communities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Review criteria for projects include, but are not limited to: • Compliance with HUD’s National Objectives • Connection to preventing, preparing for and/or responding to Coronavirus • Ability to be completed within 12 months of award. • Need for proposed project • Impact of proposed activities • Administrative and financial capacity of community • Project readiness, i.e. administrative structure, financing commitments in place

The fourteen (14) applicants identified below have submitted project applications for CDBG-CV funds. Combined, these projects are expected to benefit 133,468 persons of whom 86,250 are low-to-moderate income, and 113 elderly persons. In addition, these projects will create or retain 282 full-time equivalent jobs with 62% to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and assist at least 113 businesses. Total investments equal $22,041,908, with $13,225,550 in CDBG funds and another $8,816,358 in private leverage.

Recommendation: A resolution authorizing HTFC to award NYS CDBG CARES funds and enter into grant agreements with City of Dunkirk, Village of Endicott, City of Salamanca, Warren County, Clinton County, Lewis County, City of New York, Broome County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Oneida County, Ontario County, Niagara County, and Schoharie County. Entitlement/ Grant Total Project Accomplishments Recipient Project Name County Type Region Non- Amount Cost (LMI) Entitlement

City of Dunkirk Dunkirk, Chautauqua Public Broadband Public Facilities Western NY Entitlement $103,500 $103,500 12,156 persons City of & Charging County (6,603 LMI) Stations Village of Endicott Endicott, Broome Southern Non- Police HVAC and Public Facilities $485,000 $500,000 12,660 persons Entitlement Village of Emergency County Tier (7,415 LMI) Generator City of Salamanca Salamanca, Cattaraugus Non- Police COVID- Public Facilities Western NY $500,000 $500,000 5,550 persons Entitlement City of related County (3,720 LMI) Improvements Warren Warren Capital Non- Warren County Public Facilities $810,932 $829,516 33 elderly persons Entitlement County HVAC MERV-13 County Region (33 LMI)

Clinton County Public Services 80 elderly persons Clinton Clinton North Non- HVAC upgrades and Public $200,000 $200,000 (80 LMI) County County Country Entitlement and Vaccination Facilities 29,410 persons Outreach (17,000 LMI) Lewis County LMI Non- Lewis Lewis North 2,975 persons Broadband Public Services Entitlement $747,790 $747,790 County County Country (2,195 LMI) Connections City of New York Public Services New York, New York New York 3,012 persons Wi-Fi, Furnishing, and Public Entitlement $3,997,840 $12,164,664 City of County City (3,012 LMI) & Mental Health Facilities

Broome Broome County Broome Small Business Southern Non- 20 FTE Jobs COVID Business $1,000,000 $1,000,000 County County Assistance Tier Entitlement (11 LMI) Recovery Fund Franklin County CARES-CV Small Franklin Franklin Small Business North Non- 11 FTE Jobs Business $565,000 $815,000 County County Assistance Country Entitlement (11 LMI) Assistance Program Fulton County Fulton Fulton Small Business Mohawk Non- Small Business $500,000 $550,000 28 FTE Jobs Entitlement County Assistance County Assistance Valley (20 LMI) Program COVID Relief for Small Business 2,070 persons Niagara Small Business Niagara Non- (2,070 LMI) Assistance and Western NY $1,766,925 $1,853,875 County and Broadband County Entitlement Access in Niagara Public Services 56 FTE Jobs County (30 LMI) Oneida County Small Business 65,635 persons Oneida Oneida Mohawk Non- (44,235 LMI) Mobile Vaccine Assistance and $1,182,563 $1,182,563 County County Valley Entitlement Outreach and SBA Public Services 113 FTE Jobs Program (60 LMI) Ontario Visit Ontario Ontario Small Business Finger Non- $1,000,000 $1,225,000 40 FTE Jobs County COVID Entitlement County County Assistance Lakes (33 LMI) Relief Fund Small Business Schoharie County Assistance, 800 persons Schoharie Schoharie Mohawk Non- (415 LMI) CDBG-CV Digital Public $366,000 $370,000 County County Valley Entitlement Business Facilities, and 14 FTE Jobs Strategies Initiative Public Services (9 LMI)

NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Broome County – Broome County COVID Business Recovery Fund September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Broome County

Project Name: Broome County COVID Business Recovery Fund

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 20 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

Broome County has requested $1,000,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the Broome County COVID Business Recovery Fund.

The program will provide grants to eligible businesses to help respond to the financial hardships they are facing due to the pandemic, and better prepare for future events. CDBG CV funds will directed towards, but are not limited to: operating costs, adaptive business improvements, payroll, marketing, equipment purchases, sanitation supplies, and PPE. Grant funds will provide businesses access to much needed capital to assist with payroll costs and help their businesses adapt to new COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.

The proposed total project cost is $1,000,000 and the project is expected to support at least 20 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 20 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 11 of which will be made available to LMI persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Broome REDC Region: Southern Tier Chief Elected: Jason Garnar, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Joseph Angelino, Donna Lupardo, Christopher Friend NYS Senate: Frederick Akshar US Congressional: Claudia Tenney

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $1,000,000 Small Business Assistance $850,000 Administration/Delivery $150,000

Total $1,000,000 Total $1,000,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Clinton County – Clinton County Nursing Home & Vaccine Outreach September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Clinton County

Project Name: Clinton County Nursing Home & Vaccine Outreach

Public Benefit: Limited Clientele: 80 Elderly persons; Area Benefit: 29,410 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Clinton County has requested $200,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to upgrade the HVAC system at the Clinton County Nursing Home facility and conduct vaccine outreach and education.

The Clinton County Nursing Home is a 80-bed facility and primarily serves elderly population whom often have vulnerable immune systems. Additionally, the County is experiencing issues with residents receiving the COVID- 19 vaccine due to inability to travel, poor access to online services for making appointments, and due to misinformation about the vaccine. This project involves the addition of ionization equipment to the existing central air system and the purchase of a fully equipped trailer unit for pop-up vaccination sites.

The proposed total project cost is $200,000 and the project is expected to benefit 80 elderly persons, and 29,410 persons of whom 22,995, or 78%, are low-to-moderate income persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Clinton REDC Region: North Country Chief Elected: Mark Henry, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Billy Jones NYS Senate: Daniel Stec US Congressional: Elise Stefanik

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $200,000 Air Quality Improvements $34,500 Vaccination Outreach $129,500 Engineering $6,000 Grant Administration $10,000 Program Delivery $20,000

Total $200,000 Total $200,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

City of New York – City of New York WiFi Expansion, Furnishings, & Geriatric Mental Health September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: City of New York

Project Name: City of New York WiFi Expansion, Furnishings, & Geriatric Mental Health

Public Benefit: Area Benefit: 1,100 persons; Limited Clientele: 380 Homeless persons, 1,200 Elderly persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Lewis County has requested $3,997,840 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to develop mesh internet networks in Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and Far Rockaway, furnish units for formerly homeless persons, and provide mental health services for elderly persons.

This project will involve the building of two mesh networks, distributing internet signals, connecting routers, the purchase of furnishing such as beds, dressers, dining tables, chairs, sofas, air conditioners, and lamps (as needed per tenant and unit) for tenants that were formerly homeless, and provide telehealth and in-persons mental health services at 30 (thirty) adult centers for 3 (three) months.

The proposed total project cost is $12,164,664 and the project is expected to benefit 1,100 persons of whom all will be low-to-moderate income, 380 Homeless persons, and 1,200 Elderly persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Kings, Queens REDC Region: New York City Chief Elected: Bill de Blasio, Mayor NYS Assembly: 23-87 NYS Senate: 10-34, 36 US Congressional: 3, 5-16

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $3,997,840 WiFi Expansion $9,084,664 HUD Entitlement CARES Act $8,086,824 Furnishings $80,000 Public Health Administration $80,000 Geriatric Mental Health $2,000,000 Grant Administration $50,000 Program Delivery $80,000

Total $12,164,664 Total $12,164,664

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Oneida County – Oneida County Mobile Vaccine Outreach and Small Business Assistance Program September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Oneida County

Project Name: Oneida County Mobile Vaccine Outreach and Small Business Assistance Program

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 113 FTE; Area Benefit: 65,635 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Oneida County has requested $1,182,563 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the Oneida County Mobile Vaccine Outreach and Small Business Assistance Program.

The program will provide grants to eligible businesses to assist with replacing lost revenue to help retain its workforce or create jobs in response to new or existing market opportunities. CDBG-CV funds may be used for eligible costs from the last year such as working capital to replace previous expenditures and can be combined to provide a portion of new capital investment needed for the business’ continuing post-pandemic recovery. This grant program will be an asset toward assisting COVID-stressed businesses by meeting them where theirs needs exist. The vaccine outreach project will involve conducting pop-up clinics for outreach and education about the COVID-19 vaccine, the purchase of a vehicle, and PPE equipment.

The proposed total project cost is $1,182,563 and the project is expected to support at least 10 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 113 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 60 of which will be made available to or held by LMI persons. This project will also benefit 65,636 persons or whom 44,235, or 67%, are low-to- moderate income.

Regions & Districts

County: Oneida REDC Region: Mohawk Valley Chief Elected: Anthony J. Picente, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Marianne Buttenschon, Robert Smullen, Kenneth Blankenbush, Brian Miller NYS Senate: Joseph Griffo, Rachel May US Congressional: Claudia Tenney

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $1,182,563 Small Business Assistance $750,000 Vaccine Outreach $277,111 Administration/Delivery $155,452

Total $1,182,563 Total $1,182,563

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Ontario County – Visit Ontario County COVID Relief Fund September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Ontario County

Project Name: Visit Ontario County COVID Relief Fund

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 40 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

Ontario County has requested $1,000,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the Visit Ontario County COVID Relief Fund.

The program will provide grants to eligible businesses to support customer and staff safety, improve and expand business operations, and improve business resiliency. It will target businesses in the tourism, recreation, entertainment, and hospitality industries which have been hardest hit by the pandemic. The grant will provide funds to assist businesses with expenses related to reopening such as marketing to announce reopening or new hours, an increase in payroll to bring staff back or increase hours, an increase in inventory needed to reopen or increase hours. Additionally, funds will be used for costs to train staff in new safety protocols, and other eligible working capital needs, as well as funding equipment to support customer and staff safety. CV funds will help businesses to reopen, respond to the demands of a post-pandemic business environment, and become more resilient in the case of recurrence of the virus or other future public health challenges

The proposed total project cost is $1,225,000 and the project is expected to support at least 40 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 40 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 33 of which will be made available to or held by LMI persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Ontario REDC Region: Finger Lakes Chief Elected: John Marren, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Jeff Gallahan NYS Senate: Pamela Helming, Samra Brouk US Congressional: Chris Jacobs, Thomas Reed

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $1,000,000 Small Business Assistance $1,125,000 Equity $225,000 Administration/Delivery $100,000

Total $1,225,000 Total $1,225,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Schoharie County – Schoharie County CDBG-CV Digital Business Strategies Initiative September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Schoharie County

Project Name: Schoharie County CDBG-CV Digital Business Strategies Initiative

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 14 FTE; Area Benefit: 800 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Schoharie County has requested $366,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the Schoharie County CDBG-CV Digital Business Strategies Initiative and installation of Village-wide WiFi in the Village of Schoharie.

The program will provide grants directly to eligible businesses by matching each participating business with digital marketing strategists to support the migration to necessary market adaptations through online and e- commerce platforms. Funds will be directed toward developing and implementing digital strategies and supporting the continued operations of businesses. CDBG-CV funds are needed to prepare for and prevent future impacts by helping Schoharie County enterprises adapt to markets and move toward online, e-commerce platforms. This project will also involve the system design, equipment purchase, and installation of antennae.

The proposed total project cost is $370,000 and the project is expected to support at least 6 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 14 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 9 of which will be made available to or held by LMI persons. This project will also benefit the Village of Schoharie’s population of 800 persons of whom 415, or 51%, will be low-to-moderate income.

Regions & Districts

County: Schoharie REDC Region: Mohawk Valley Chief Elected: William Federice, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Chris Tague NYS Senate: Peter Oberacker US Congressional: Antonio Delgado

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $366,000 Small Business Assistance $250,000 Local Match $4,000 Purchase & Installation $85,000 Engineering $15,000 Administration/Delivery $20,000

Total $370,000 Total $370,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Village of Endicott – Village of Endicott Police HVAC and Emergency Generator September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Village of Endicott

Project Name: Village of Endicott Police HVAC and Emergency Generator

Public Benefit: Area Benefit: 12,660 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

The Village of Endicott has requested $485,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to remove and replace the emergency generator and, to make improvements to the HVAC system at the Village’s Police and Fire Department building.

The facility is utilized by essential workers and first responders who take an active role in the COVID-19 response. The project involves the removal and replacement of the old generator with a 250KW gas generator with a new pad and security bollards and, improvements to ventilation to increase the introduction of outdoor air and improve air filtration without significantly reducing design airflow. These ventilation improvements are based on CDC recommendations to reduce spread of disease and lower the risk of exposure.

The proposed total project cost is $500,000 and the project is expected to benefit the Village’s population of 12,660 persons of whom 7,415, or 58% are low-to-moderate income.

Regions & Districts

County: Broome REDC Region: Southern Tier Chief Elected: Linda Jackson, Mayor NYS Assembly: Donna Lupardo NYS Senate: Fred Akshar US Congressional: Claudia Tenney

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $485,000 Construction of HVAC & $442,000 Local $15,000 Generator

Engineering $53,000 Grant Administration $5,000

Total $500,000 Total $500,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Warren County – Warren County Countryside HVAC September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Warren County

Project Name: Warren County Countryside HVAC

Public Benefit: Limited Clientele: 48 Elderly persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Warren County has requested $810,932 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to upgrade the HVAC system and improve WiFi connectivity at Countryside Adult Home.

Countryside Adult Home is a 48-bed adult care facility and additionally, is an on-site meal site for elderly persons. The project will enable the facility to meet MERV-13 requirements that prevent the spread of COVID-19 and airborne threats. Additionally, the improvement of WiFi connectivity will enable elderly residents to carry out telehealth and other appointments uninterrupted and enable social distancing. This project involves the installation of 7 (seven) hotspot transmitters, repair of the HVAC system with MERV-13 compliant filters, hazardous materials testing, and reimbursement for a prior building assessment.

The proposed total project cost is $829,516 and the project is expected to benefit the facility’s maximum population of elderly persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Warren REDC Region: Capital Region Chief Elected: Rachel Seeber, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Matthew Simpson NYS Senate: Daniel Stec US Congressional: Elise Stefanik

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $810,932 HVAC Improvements $653,000 In-Kind Services $18,584 WiFi Hotspots $5,312 Hazardous Materials Abatement $50,000 Building Assessment $14,920 Engineering $71,200 Grant Administration $35,084

Total $829,516 Total $829,516

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

City of Dunkirk – City of Dunkirk Public Broadband and Charging Stations September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: City of Dunkirk

Project Name: City of Dunkirk Public Broadband and Charging Stations

Public Benefit: Area Benefit: 12,156 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

The City of Dunkirk has requested $103,500 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to install mobile hotspots and solar charging stations at Point Gratiot Park, Dunkirk Pier, and Wright Park.

The program will enable residents to safely access services for school, work, telehealth appointments, among other needs that have moved to virtual platforms. CDBG-CV funds will be used for the purchase of equipment and installation of 18 (eighteen) broadcasting sites and 7 (seven) solar charging stations.

The proposed total project cost is $103,500 and the project is expected to benefit the City’s population of 12,156 persons of whom 6,603, or 54,3% are low-to-moderate income.

Regions & Districts

County: Chautauqua REDC Region: Western NY Chief Elected: Wilfred Rosas, Mayor NYS Assembly: Andy Goodell NYS Senate: George Borrello US Congressional: Chris Jacobs

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $103,500 Mobile Hotspot Equipment & $86,000 Installation Solar Charging Station $17,500 Equipment & Installation

Total $103,500 Total $103,500

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Lewis County – Lewis County Broadband September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Lewis County

Project Name: Lewis County Broadband

Public Benefit: Area Benefit: 2,975 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Lewis County has requested $747,790 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to expand broadband access in the Village of Port Leyden, Town of Lyonsdale, and the Census Tract 9502 in the Town of Diana.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed inequities for communities and households with limited or no access to broadband in Lewis County. While fiber optic cable exists in the County, cost barriers have prevented many households from connecting to the internet. This project involves the installation of wireless equipment on existing structures and WiFi hotspots.

The proposed total project cost is $747,790 and the project is expected to benefit the 3 (three) municipalities combined population of 2,975 persons of whom 2,195, or 73%, are low-to-moderate income.

Regions & Districts

County: Lewis REDC Region: North Country Chief Elected: Lawrence Dolhof, Chairman NYS Assembly: Ken Blackenbush NYS Senate: Joseph Griffo US Congressional: Elise Stefanik

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $747,790 Port Leyden WiFi $121,520 Lyonsdale Fixed Wireless $318,920 Census Tract 9502 Fixed $203,350 Wireless Engineering $44,000 Grant Administration $30,000 Program Delivery $30,000

Total $747,790 Total $747,790

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

City of Salamanca – City of Salamanca Police Department Improvements September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: City of Salamanca

Project Name: City of Salamanca Police Department Improvements

Public Benefit: Area Benefit: 5,550 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

The City of Salamanca has requested $500,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to redesign the existing Police Department to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and prepare the facility for new safety protocols.

The facility is utilized by essential workers and first responders who take an active role in the COVID-19 response. The currently facility does not allow for social distancing. The project involves the rebuilding of the Police Department offices, desk area, restrooms, and garage.

The proposed total project cost is $500,000 and the project is expected to benefit the City’s population of 5,550 persons of whom 3,720, or 67% are low-to-moderate income.

Regions & Districts

County: Cattaraugus REDC Region: Western NY Chief Elected: Sandra Magiera, Mayor NYS Assembly: Joseph Giglio NYS Senate: Joseph Borrello US Congressional: Tom Reed

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $500,000 Facility Improvements $415,000 Engineering $80,000 Grant Administration $5,000

Total $500,000 Total $500,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Niagara County – COVID Relief for Small Business and Broadband Access in Niagara County September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Niagara County

Project Name: COVID Relief for Small Business and Broadband Access in Niagara County

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 56 FTE; LMI Housing: 2,795 persons

Project Description and Public Purpose

Niagara County has requested $1,766,925 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the COVID Relief for Small Business and Broadband Access in Niagara County.

The program will provide grants to expand assistance to existing businesses that were directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need funds to continue operations and hiring. Grant funds will cover expenses related to re-opening, meeting COVID-related health requirements and customer expectations, and marketing a safe and healthy environment. Funding would support businesses to create a safer customer and staff environment, and to improve business resiliency. The broadband access project will involve providing and installing broadband equipment for LMI eligible households.

The proposed total project cost is $1,853,875 and the project is expected to support at least 17 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 56 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 30 of which will be made available to or held by LMI persons and, 2,795 low-and-moderate income persons determined by household income surveys.

Regions & Districts

County: Niagara REDC Region: Western NY Chief Elected: Rebecca Wydysh, Chairperson NYS Assembly: William Conrad, Michael Norris, Angelo Morinello, Karen McMahon NYS Senate: Robert Ortt US Congressional: Brian Higgins, Chris Jacobs

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $1,766,925 Small Business Assistance $956,450 Equity $86,950 Broadband $650,000 Administration/Delivery $247,425

Total $1,853,875 Total $1,853,875

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Franklin County – Franklin County CARES-CV Small Business Assistance Program September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Franklin County

Project Name: Franklin County CARES-CV Small Business Assistance Program

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 11 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

Franklin County has requested $565,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the Franklin County CARES-CV Small Business Assistance Program.

The program will provide grants to eligible businesses to supplement available resources and gaps in financial options for businesses seeking to recover from COVID-19, expand and increase business resiliency for the future. Proposes expenses include working capital due to lost revenues and additional expenses incurred for additional staff, safety measures, and mandated equipment. Grant resources would provide capital resources to enable these businesses to invest in projects that will increase their resiliency and sustainability for the future.

The proposed total project cost is $815,000 and the project is expected to support at least 8-10 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 11 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 11 of which will be made available to or held by LMI persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Franklin REDC Region: North County Chief Elected: Don Dabiew, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Billy Jones NYS Senate: Daniel Stec US Congressional: Elise Stefanik

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $565,000 Small Business Assistance $750,000 Loan $250,000 Administration/Delivery $65,000

Total $815,000 Total $815,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG CARES Act – Project Briefing Sheet

Fulton County – Fulton County Small Business Assistance Program September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Fulton County

Project Name: Fulton County Small Business Assistance Program

Public Benefit: Job Creation and/or Retention: 28 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

Fulton County has requested $500,000 in NYS CDBG CARES Act funds to assist in the establishment of the Fulton County Small Business Assistance Program.

The program will provide grants to eligible businesses that have expressed a need for assistance due to the negative impacts on COVID to get back on track and put their employees back to work. CDBG-CV funds will be used to purchase new equipment or fixtures to guide social distancing, technology to increase efficiency and implement post-COVID business practices and working capital to resume or ramp up operations following the business shutdowns or closure. Grant resources are a very necessary lifeline for businesses that cannot afford any more debt and do not have access to other resources.

The proposed total project cost is $550,000 and the project is expected to support at least 12 small businesses and create and/or retain at least 28 full-time equivalent jobs over 12 months, 20 of which will be made available to or held by LMI persons.

Regions & Districts

County: Fulton REDC Region: Mohawk Valley Chief Elected: Jack Callery, Chairperson NYS Assembly: Robert Smullen NYS Senate: James Tedisco US Congressional: Elise Stefanik

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG-CV $500,000 Small Business Assistance $485,000 Equity $50,000 Administration/Delivery $65,000

Total $550,000 Total $550,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AWARDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) was created pursuant to Section 45-a of the New York Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, the HTFC is authorized to administer the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program (“CDBG Program”); and

WHEREAS, Office of Community Renewal staff made $60 million in Community Development Block Grant funding for COVID-19 assistance (CDBG-CV) available with no less than $30 million to be awarded to non-entitlement communities; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal staff recommends awards to the projects described in the related memo and identified below; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby approve the following awards in an aggregate amount not to exceed $$13,225,550 under the CDBG-CV Program to the recipients identified below.

Entitlement/ Grant Total Project Accomplishments Recipient Project Name County Type Region Non- Amount Cost (LMI) Entitlement

City of Dunkirk Dunkirk, Public Chautauqua Public Western NY Entitlement $103,500 $103,500 12,156 persons City of Broadband & County Facilities (6,603 LMI) Charging Stations Village of Endicott, Endicott Police Broome Public Non- Southern Tier $485,000 $500,000 12,660 persons Village of HVAC and County Facilities Entitlement (7,415 LMI) Emergency Generator City of Salamanca, Cattaraugus Public Non- Salamanca Police Western NY $500,000 $500,000 5,550 persons City of County Facilities Entitlement COVID-related (3,720 LMI) Improvements Warren Warren Public Non- 33 elderly Warren County Capital Region $810,932 $829,516 County County Facilities Entitlement persons HVAC MERV-13 (33 LMI) Public 80 elderly Clinton County Clinton Clinton Services and North Non- persons HVAC upgrades $200,000 $200,000 County County Public Country Entitlement (80 LMI) and Vaccination Facilities 29,410 persons Outreach (17,000 LMI) Lewis Lewis County Lewis Public North Non- $747,790 $747,790 2,975 persons County LMI Broadband County Services Country Entitlement (2,195 LMI) Connections

Public City of New York New York, New York Services and Wi-Fi, New York City Entitlement $3,997,840 $12,164,664 3,012 persons City of County Public Furnishing, & (3,012 LMI) Facilities Mental Health Small Broome Broome County Broome Non- Business Southern Tier $1,000,000 $1,000,000 20 FTE Jobs County COVID Business County Entitlement Assistance (11 LMI) Recovery Fund Franklin County Small Franklin CARES-CV Small Franklin North Non- Business $565,000 $815,000 11 FTE Jobs County Business County Country Entitlement Assistance (11 LMI) Assistance Program Fulton County Small Fulton Fulton Mohawk Non- Small Business Business $500,000 $550,000 28 FTE Jobs County County Valley Entitlement Assistance Assistance (20 LMI) Program Small COVID Relief for 2,070 persons Business Niagara Small Business Niagara Non- (2,070 LMI) Assistance Western NY $1,766,925 $1,853,875 County and Broadband County Entitlement and Public Access in Niagara 56 FTE Jobs Services County (30 LMI) Small 65,635 persons Oneida County Business Oneida Oneida Mohawk Non- (44,235 LMI) Mobile Vaccine Assistance $1,182,563 $1,182,563 County County Valley Entitlement Outreach and and Public 113 FTE Jobs SBA Program Services (60 LMI) Small Ontario Visit Ontario Ontario Non- Business Finger Lakes $1,000,000 $1,225,000 40 FTE Jobs County County COVID County Entitlement Assistance (33 LMI) Relief Fund Small Business Schoharie 800 persons Assistance, Schoharie County CDBG-CV Schoharie Mohawk Non- (415 LMI) Public $366,000 $370,000 County Digital Business County Valley Entitlement Facilities, and Strategies 14 FTE Jobs Public Initiative (9 LMI) Services

Section 2. The Members hereby authorize the President of the Office of Community Renewal or another authorized officer of HTFC, subject to the provisions of this resolution, to enter into agreements and execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

MEMORANDUM

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Board Members

From: Crystal Loffler, President, Office of Community Renewal Scott LaMountain, Program Director, CDBG Economic Development

Date: September 2, 2021

Subject: NYS CDBG Economic Development Program Awards

The Office of Community Renewal makes approximately $10 Million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds available on an open-round basis, awarding funds throughout the year to units of local government to assist businesses that propose the creation and/or retention of jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals. Review criteria for projects include, but are not limited to:

• Need for proposed project • Impact, i.e. cost per job created • Consistency with HUD underwriting criteria • Project readiness, i.e. site control, financing commitments in place • Administrative and financial capacity of unit of local government • Status of current open projects

The five (5) applicants listed below have submitted project applications for CDBG economic development and microenterprise funding. Combined, these projects are expected to create or retain two hundred-twenty (220) full-time equivalent jobs with 73% to benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and assist twenty-eight (28) businesses. Total investments equal $6,584,000, with $2,332,000 in CDBG funds and $4,252,000 in private leverage.

Recommendation: A resolution authorizing HTFC to award NYS CDBG Economic Development funds and enter into grant agreements with the Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer, Montgomery County, Oneida County, and the Town of Ridgeway.

Grant Total Jobs (L/M) Project ID Recipient Project Name County Region Amount Project Businesses Cost 55 (43) Jamestown 366ED989-21 Town of Advanced Chautauqua Western NY $750,000 $3,005,000 Ellicott 1 Products Corp. 97 (60) Jamestown 387ED988-21 Village of Container Chautauqua Western NY $516,000 $1,608,000 Falconer 1 Corporation Montgomery 10 (10) 748ME990-21 Montgomery County Mohawk Montgomery $300,000 $329,000 County Microenterprise Valley 20 (10) Program 8 (8) Oneida County 846ME992-21 Oneida Mohawk Microenterprise Oneida $200,000 $220,000 County Valley Program 5 (2) 50 (41) 987ED991-21 Town of Finger Velocitii, LLC Orleans $566,000 $1,422,000 Ridgeway Lakes 1

NYS CDBG Economic Development Program – Project Briefing Sheet

Village of Falconer – Jamestown Container Corporation September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Village of Falconer

Project Name: Jamestown Container Corporation

Public Benefit: Job Creation: 21 FTE Job Retention: 76 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

The Village of Falconer has requested $516,000 in NYS CDBG Economic Development funds to assist Jamestown Container Corporation with machinery and equipment and administrative expenses required to expand operations at its current location in Falconer, NY.

Jamestown Container Corporation was founded in 1956 and has grown from a manufacturer of cardboard boxes with only 5 employees, to a concept-to-finished-goods corrugated packaging supplier with over 400 employees across Western and Central NY and Ohio. Jamestown Container Corporation has the expertise to design and manufacture packaging that will get its customers’ products through the distribution chain efficiently and without damage. The Falconer facility faces a number of challenges, including structural compromise of one of its buildings, environmental contamination from a prior property owner, and aging equipment. The continued viability of this facility is therefore threatened with the potential for the company to make investments in its Ohio facility if these significant challenges are not addressed.

The proposed total project cost is $1,608,000 and the project is expected to create 21 full-time equivalent jobs over two years, with all 21 (100%) to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and retain 76 full-time equivalent jobs over two years, with 39 (51%) to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The full project will assist Jamestown Container Corporation with renovations, water remediation, working capital, machinery and equipment and administration fees and NYS CDBG funds will be allocated to a portion of those costs. The NYS CDBG cost per job is $5,320. Each dollar in NYS CDBG funds provided will leverage $2.12 in private investment. Without CDBG funds, the resulting gap in financing will prevent the business from making the total planned investment and not only will the new positions will not be created, but there is the potential for the loss of 76 current jobs as well.

Regions & Districts

County: Chautauqua REDC Region: Western NY Chief Elected: James Jaroszynski, Mayor NYS Assembly: Andrew Goodell NYS Senate: George Borrello US Congressional: Tom Reed

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG $516,000 Machinery & Equipment $572,000 Equity $1,092,000 Renovations $550,000 Working Capital $360,000 Water Remediation $110,000 Administration/Delivery $16.000

Total $1,608,000 Total $1,608,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG Economic Development Program – Project Briefing Sheet

Oneida County – Oneida County Microenterprise Assistance Program September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Oneida County

Project Name: Oneida County Microenterprise Assistance Program

Public Benefit: Job Creation: 8 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

Oneida County has requested $200,000 in NYS CDBG Economic Development funds to assist in the establishment of the Oneida County Microenterprise Assistance Program.

This program will be offered to applicants either starting or expanding businesses within Oneida County. Projects within the manufacturing, distribution, agri-business, high-tech, R&D and traditional and innovative small business sections will all be considered. Microenterprise businesses, especially start-ups, often encounter barriers to raising capital during the beginning phases due to a lack of personal equity, available credit or physical collateral. These barriers are now even more pronounced in the COVID and post-COVID era, in which businesses must navigate added cost and uncertainty regarding business operation. Grants from this program are aimed to provide businesses with the opportunity to leverage additional business capital from traditional lending sources, economic development organizations and municipalities.

The proposed total project cost is $220,000 and the project is expected to assist 5 microenterprises, 2 owned by LMI owners, and will create 8 full-time equivalent jobs over two years.

Regions & Districts

County: Oneida REDC Region: Mohawk Valley Chief Elected: Anthony Picente, County Executive NYS Assembly: Marianne Buttenschon NYS Senate: Joseph Griffo US Congressional: Claudia Tenney

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG $200,000 Microenterprise Assistance $189,900 Equity $20,000 ME Classroom Training $1,100 Administration/Delivery $29,000

Total $220,000 Total $220,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG Economic Development Program – Project Briefing Sheet

Town of Ellicott – Jamestown Advanced Products Corporation September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Town of Ellicott

Project Name: Jamestown Advanced Products Corporation

Public Benefit: Job Creation: 21 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

The Town of Ellicott has requested $750,000 in NYS CDBG Economic Development funds to assist Jamestown Advanced Products Corporation with machinery and equipment and administrative expenses required to expand operations at its current location in Ellicott, NY.

Jamestown Advanced Products Corporation is a family owned business founded in 1987 as a fabrication shop. Since that time, it has grown into a manufacturer of park, recreation, and campground equipment that offers custom sheet and plate fabrications and electro-static coating services. With its expertise in designing, welding and fabricating steel products, the business created a division specializing in tractor attachments in August 2020. To continue the success of its new division, Jamestown Advanced Products must now invest in additional machinery and equipment as well as increase its workforce to meet customer demand and expand the product line for tractor dealers.

The proposed total project cost is $3,005,000 and the project is expected to create 55 full-time equivalent jobs over two years, with 43 (78%) to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The full project will assist Jamestown Advanced Products Corporation with working capital, machinery and equipment and administration fees and NYS CDBG funds will be allocated to a portion of those costs. The NYS CDBG cost per job is $13,636. Each dollar in NYS CDBG funds provided will leverage $3.00 in private investment. Without CDBG funds, the resulting gap in financing will prevent the business from making the total planned investment and new positions will not be created.

Regions & Districts

County: Chautauqua REDC Region: Western NY Chief Elected: Patrick McLaughlin, Supervisor NYS Assembly: Andrew Goodell NYS Senate: George Borrello US Congressional: Tom Reed

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG $750,000 Working Capital $2,000,000 Equity $2,255,000 Machinery & Equipment $989,000 Administration/Delivery $16.000

Total $3,005,000 Total $3,005,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG Economic Development Program – Project Briefing Sheet

Town of Ridgeway – Velocitii, LLC September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Town of Ridgeway

Project Name: Velocitii, LLC

Public Benefit: Job Creation: 50 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

The Town of Ridgeway has requested $566,000 in NYS CDBG Economic Development funds to assist Velocitii, LLC with furniture, fixtures and equipment and administrative expenses required to expand operations at its current location in Ellicott, NY.

Velocitii, LLC was formed by a local resident, Roger Hungerford in 2014 as an all-inclusive business process outsourcing company that provides customer service and back-office support for clients in industries ranging from healthcare and e-commerce to waste management. Velocitii, LLC has grown from an initial employment of six to over seventy employees and has transformed into a multi-tenant business center. Mr. Hungerford has a strong commitment to his community by delivering high quality service to clients while also providing employment and job skills to local workers. The business seeks to grow its customer base and proposes to expand its contact center operations to support additional service contracts.

The proposed total project cost is $1,422,000 and the project is expected to create 50 full-time equivalent jobs over two years, with 41 (82%) to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The full project will assist Velocitii, LLC with furniture, fixtures and equipment, working capital, building renovations and administration fees and NYS CDBG funds will be allocated to a portion of those costs. The NYS CDBG cost per job is $11,320. Each dollar in NYS CDBG funds provided will leverage $1.51 in private investment. Without CDBG funds, the resulting gap in financing will prevent the business from making the total planned investment and new positions will not be created.

Regions & Districts

County: Orleans REDC Region: Finger Lakes Chief Elected: Brian Napoli, Supervisor NYS Assembly: Stephen Hawley NYS Senate: Robert Ortt US Congressional: Chris Jacobs

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG $566,000 FF&E $731,000 Equity $856,000 Building Renovations $375,000 Working Capital $300,000 Administration/Delivery $16.000

Total $1,422,000 Total $1,422,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 NYS CDBG Economic Development Program – Project Briefing Sheet

Montgomery County – Montgomery County Microenterprise Assistance Program September 9, 2021 Board Meeting

Applicant: Montgomery County

Project Name: Montgomery County Microenterprise Assistance Program

Public Benefit: Job Creation: 10 FTE

Project Description and Public Purpose

Montgomery County has requested $300,000 in NYS CDBG Economic Development funds to assist in the establishment of the Montgomery County Microenterprise Assistance Program.

Montgomery County is a diverse area in regard to both population and industry. There is a strong need for a program that supports seed stage businesses throughout all sectors, including agricultural. This program will target small businesses by provided much-needed working capital and financing for start-up ventures or expansion of existing businesses throughout the County. With limited access to capital for start-ups, this program will be an integral part of the continued redevelopment and revitalization of the area.

The proposed total project cost is $329,000 and the project is expected to assist 20 microenterprises, 10 owned by LMI owners, and will create 10 full-time equivalent jobs over two years.

Regions & Districts

County: Montgomery REDC Region: Mohawk Valley Chief Elected: Matthew Ossenfort, County Executive NYS Assembly: Angelo Santabarbara NYS Senate: Michelle Hinchey US Congressional: Paul Tonko

Financing Structure:

Source of Funds: Use of Funds: CDBG $300,000 Microenterprise Assistance $319,000 Equity $29,000 Administration/Delivery $10,000

Total $329,000 Total $329,000

Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State St., Albany NY 12207 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AWARDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) was created pursuant to Section 45-a of the New York Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, the HTFC is authorized to administer the Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program (“CDBG Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal staff makes approximately $10 Million in CDBG Program funds available on an open-round basis, awarding funds throughout the year to units of local government to assist businesses that propose the creation and/or retention of jobs for low- and moderate-income individuals; and

WHEREAS, the Office of Community Renewal staff recommends awards to the projects described in the related memo and identified below; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby approve the following awards in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,332,000 under the CDBG Program:

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Grant Total Jobs (L/M) Project ID Recipient Project Name County Region Amount Project Cost Businesses

55 (43) Jamestown 366ED989-21 Town of Ellicott Advanced Chautauqua Western NY $750,000 $3,005,000 1 Products Corp. 97 (60) Jamestown 387ED988-21 Village of Container Chautauqua Western NY $516,000 $1,608,000 Falconer 1 Corporation Montgomery 10 (10) 748ME990-21 Montgomery County Mohawk Montgomery $300,000 $329,000 County Microenterprise Valley 20 (10) Program Oneida County 8 (8) 846ME992-21 Mohawk Oneida County Microenterprise Oneida $200,000 $220,000 Valley Program 5 (2) 50 (41) 987ED991-21 Town of Velocitii, LLC Orleans Finger Lakes $566,000 $1,422,000 Ridgeway 1

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021

KATHY HOCHUL RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS Governor Commissioner/CEO

MEMORANDUM

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Board Members

From: Crystal Loffler, President, Office of Community Renewal Ann Petersen, Director, NYS HOME Program

Date: September 2, 2021

Subject: NYS HOME Program Small Rental Development Initiative Award Amendment: Herkimer Housing Authority.

On March 8, 2018, the HTFC Board authorized an award of up to $3,215,459.50 under the NYS HOME Program Small Rental Development Initiative (SRDI) to the Herkimer Housing Authority to construct a 24-unit single site apartment building in the Village of Herkimer, New York.

The Office of Community Renewal requests approval to amend the name on the award from the “Herkimer Housing Authority” to its newly formed, single purpose limited liability company “Herkimer SR Associates LLC” in which Herkimer Housing Authority is the sole managing member.

At the time of award, the formation of the LLC was not finalized. This request is to amend the awardee name and does not change the original award amount or purpose as previously approved by the Board.

Recommendation: A resolution authorizing the HTFC to amend the NYS HOME SRDI award from Herkimer Housing Authority to Herkimer SR Associates LLC.

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AWARD UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE HOME LOCAL PROGRAM SMALL RENTAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) was created pursuant to Section 45- a of the New York Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, HTFC has been designated to administer the New York State HOME Local Program (“HOME Local Program”) along with the Small Rental Development Initiative (SRDI) under the HOME Local Program; and

WHEREAS, within the limit of funds available for SRDI under the HOME Local Program, HTFC is authorized to award funds to eligible developer-owners including non-profit corporations, community housing development organizations, and public housing authorities to provide assistance for the rehabilitation, acquisition or new construction of small building and single-family home affordable residential rental housing; and

WHEREAS, in March 2018, the Members authorized an award of up to $3,215,459.50 under the NYS HOME SRDI Program to the Herkimer Housing Authority to construct a single site 24-unit apartment building in the Village of Herkimer, Herkimer County, (the “Award”); and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the authorization of the Award, the Herkimer Housing Authority finalized the creation of a limited liability company now approved in the project design to maintain ownership of the SRDI project; and

WHEREAS, staff requests to amend the name on the Award from the “Herkimer Housing Authority” to its single purpose subsidiary limited liability company “Herkimer SR Associates LLC” in which Herkimer Housing Authority is the sole managing member; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby authorize amending the name of the Award recipient from the “Herkimer Housing Authority” to its limited liability company “Herkimer SR Associates LLC” in which Herkimer Housing Authority is the sole managing member.

Section 2. The Members hereby authorize the President of the Office of Community Renewal or another authorized officer of HTFC to execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

September 2, 2021

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Members

From: Emily Thompson, Acting General Counsel, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Nanika Shaw, Associate General Counsel, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

Subject: GOSR Buyouts & Acquisitions Program Transfer of Properties to Recipients in Richmond and Queens Counties

Following Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Tropical Storm Lee, the State of New York developed the NY Rising Buyout and Acquisition Program (“the Program”), along with several other disaster recovery initiatives as outlined in the State of New York Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Program Disaster Recovery (Action Plan). The NY Rising Buyout and Acquisition Program is designed to help owners of one-unit and two-unit dwellings in disaster-declared counties who sustained damage as a direct result of Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and/or Tropical Storm Lee.

The NY Rising Buyout and Acquisition Program consists of two separate components: (1) the Buyout component (“Buyouts”), which includes the voluntary purchase of eligible properties within designated Enhanced Buyout Areas and (2) the Acquisition component (“Acquisitions”), which includes the voluntary acquisition of eligible properties that sustained substantial damage.

The Program seeks approval of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation Board of Directors (“Board”) for the transfer of fifty-two (52) properties owned by HTFC to nineteen (19) recipients in the Lot Next Door Program, located in, Richmond County, six (6) properties to Project Rebuild located in Richmond and Queens County, and seventy-six (76) properties to New York City located in Richmond County.

The Public Authorities Law (“PAL”) governs the Program’s disposition of properties. It states that a public authority may not dispose of properties for below fair market value but includes several exceptions. See PAL Section 2897. Section 2897(7)(b)(i)-(vi), provides the following: b. In the event a below fair market value asset transfer is proposed, the following information must be provided to the authority board and the public: (i) a full description of the asset; (ii) an appraisal of the fair market value of the asset and any other information establishing the fair market value sought by the board; (iii) a description of the purpose of the transfer, and a reasonable statement of the kind and amount of the benefit to the public resulting from the transfer, including but not limited to the kind, number, location, wages or salaries of jobs created or preserved as required by the transfer, the benefits, if any, to the communities in which the asset is situated as are required by the transfer; (iv) a statement of the value to be received compared to the fair market value; (v) the names of any private parties participating in the transfer, and if different than the statement required by subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, a statement of the value to the private party; and (vi) the names of other private parties who have made an offer for such asset, the value offered, and the purpose for which the asset was sought to be used. c. Before approving the disposal of any property for less than fair market value, the board of an authority shall consider the information described in paragraph b of this subdivision and make a written determination that there is no reasonable alternative to the proposed below-market transfer that would achieve the same purpose of such transfer.

Accordingly, the Program submits the enclosed documentation, detailing the following for fifty-two (52) properties to be transferred through the Lot Next Door Program, to nineteen (19) recipients, six (6) Project Rebuild, and (76) New York City for Open Space Market Value: • A full description of the property; • An appraisal of the fair market value of the property; • A description of the purpose of the transfer and a reasonable statement regarding the benefit to the public resulting from the transfer; • A statement of the value to be received compared to the fair market value; • The names of any private parties participating in the transfer; and • The names of other private parties who have made an offer for the property, the value offered, and the purpose for which the asset was sought to be used.

It is respectfully requested that the Board approve the transfer of the one-hundred and thirty-four (134) properties, effective September 2, 2021.

Lot Next Door

Closing Convey Purchaser(s) App ID Street Address City State Date Amount

785 FATHER CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-006-BA NEW YORK TBD $15,0000 SCOTT PALMA BLVD ISLAND ESL4 STATEN GRB-012-BA 22 SIOUX ST NEW YORK 6/17/2021 $15,000 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

897 FATHER CAPODANNO STATEN CHEN, GRB-014-BA NEW YORK TBD $16,000 BLVD ISLAND ZHIMING CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-017-BA 687 SEAVER AVE NEW YORK 7/2/2020 $15,000 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN GRB-024-BA 712 QUINCY AVE NEW YORK TBD $15,000 JOHN COLLINS ISLAND 787 FATHER CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-026-BA NEW YORK TBD $15,500.00 SCOTT PALMA BLVD ISLAND STATEN GRB-029-BA 0 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD TBD TBD ISLAND ESL6 STATEN GRB-030-BA 12 SIOUX ST NEW YORK 4/6/2021 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN GRB-032-BA 669 SEAVER AVE NEW YORK TBD TBD TBD ISLAND STATEN GRB-037-BA 0 JAY ST NEW YORK TBD TBD TBD ISLAND JOSEPH STATEN SANTANELLO GRB-042A-BA 0 GRAHAM BLVD NEW YORK 12/7/2020 $15,000.00 ISLAND AND MARIE SANTANELLO

STATEN GRB-051-BA 431 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD $17,005.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND JOSEPH BUONO AND STATEN GRB-099-BA 24 IONA ST NEW YORK TBD $15,000.00 ANNA ISLAND MAGLIONE- BUONO

STATEN GRB-111-BA 417 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD $16,600.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND STATEN 0 GRAHAM GRB-140-BA 0 GRAHAM BLVD NEW YORK 3/19/2021 $2,000.00 ISLAND BLVD LLC STATEN GRB-141-BA 427 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD $17,000.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND ESL11 STATEN GRB-142-BA 10 CHEROKEE ST NEW YORK 11/25/2019 $20,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN TBD TBD GRB-157-BA 792 OLYMPIA BLVD NEW YORK TBD ISLAND STATEN GRB-158-BA 425 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD $16,900.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND ELLEN M. STATEN BERTACCHI GRB-163A-BA 11 CHEROKEE ST NEW YORK TBD $21,500.00 ISLAND AND JOSEPH P. BERTACCHI

STATEN GRB-170-BA 57 CHEROKEE ST NEW YORK TBD TBD TBD ISLAND STATEN ROBERT GRB-172-BA 14 SIOUX ST NEW YORK 10/23/2020 $20,500.00 ISLAND RAIMONDI STATEN GRB-180-BA 421 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD $16,600.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND STATEN TBD TBD GRB-198A-BA 20 CHEROKEE ST NEW YORK TBD ISLAND ESL4 STATEN GRB-211-BA 0 QUINCY AVE NEW YORK 6/17/2021 $10,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN GRB-215-BA 404 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD TBD TBD ISLAND STATEN GRB-230-BA 929 FR CAPODANNO BLVD NEW YORK TBD $8,000.00 SMRITI TINKARI ISLAND MILENA STATEN KOSZALKA, GRB-231-BA 8 IROQUOIS ST NEW YORK TBD $10,000.00 ISLAND MEMBER OF 18 IROQUOIS LLC

STATEN 0 GRAHAM GRB-258-BA 47 BADEN PL NEW YORK TBD $2,000 ISLAND BLVD LLC STATEN GRB-277-BA 789 FR CAPODANNO BLVD NEW YORK 3/12/2021 $15,000.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND STATEN TBD TBD GRB-278-BA 406 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK 7/9/2021 ISLAND STATEN TBD TBD GRB-279-BA 659 SEAVER AVE NEW YORK TBD ISLAND ESL4 STATEN GRB-281-BA 18 SIOUX ST NEW YORK 6/17/2021 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN GRB-287-BA 433 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK 3/12/2021 $17,000.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-290-BA 691 SEAVER AVE NEW YORK 7/2/2020 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES, ISLAND LLC

STATEN GRB-327-BA 710 QUINCY AVE NEW YORK TBD $15,000.00 JOHN COLLINS ISLAND CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-337-BA 0 SEAVER AVE NEW YORK 7/2/2020 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-338-BA 693 SEAVER AVE NEW YORK 7/2/2020 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-339-BA 410 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK 7/2/2020 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

ESL4 STATEN GRB-341-BA 0 QUINCY AVE NEW YORK 6/17/2021 $10,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN TBD TBD GRB-343-BA 0 GRAHAM BLVD NEW YORK TBD ISLAND STATEN GRB-345-BA 415 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD $16,600.00 SCOTT PALMA ISLAND STATEN TBD TBD GRB-346-BA 402 SLATER BLVD NEW YORK TBD ISLAND CAPODANNO STATEN GRB-349-BA 0 FR CAPADANNO BLVD NEW YORK 1/7/2020 $15,000.00 PROPERTIES ISLAND LLC

STATEN VINCENT OBZ-054-BA 699 OCEANSIDE AVE NEW YORK 8/21/2020 $1,000.00 ISLAND TAVELLA STATEN VINCENT OBZ-056-BA 693 OCEANSIDE AVE NEW YORK 8/21/2020 $1,000.00 ISLAND TAVELLA

STATEN VINCENT OBZ-058-BA 730 BUEL AVE NEW YORK 8/21/2020 $1,000.00 ISLAND TAVELLA ELEZ BEHAROVIC STATEN OBZ-128-BA 735 LIBERTY AVE NEW YORK 11/13/2020 $4,000.00 AND ISLAND STEPHANIE ARGENTO

STATEN JENNIFER OBZ-152-BA 730-732 SEAVIEW AVE NEW YORK 12/18/2020 $2,000.00 ISLAND DENORA STATEN JENNIFER OBZ-153-BA 568 QUINCY AVE NEW YORK 12/18/2020 $1,500.00 ISLAND DENORA STATEN TBD TBD SI-000454-AFR 993 OLYMPIA BLVD NEW YORK TBD ISLAND SANOBAR BABAKHANOVA STATEN SI-010911-AFR 129 GRIMSBY STREET NEW YORK 9/16/2020 $4,500.00 AND ISLAND ANVARBEK BABAKHANOVA

Description See attached.

Appraisal See attached.

Purpose of the Transfer and Benefit to the Public Transferring this property to the adjoining next-door neighboring homeowner(s) removes a residential structure thus decreasing population density in a high hazard floodplain area. As such, human risk from future flood risk areas is decreased while former homeowners are relocated to safer flood zones with minimal risk of future flooding. The Lot Next Door properties, located Upstate, on Long Island, and Staten Island, allows property owners to expand the area of their yard without any additional built structure. This allows for a greater area of land with natural floodplain function in the neighborhood, since the area of impermeable surface is decreased, thus increasing the ability of rainwater to absorb and properly filter prior to running off into larger bodies of water.

Statement of Value Received Compared to Market Value The value received from the sale of the Lot Next Door properties is generally based on Open Space Market Value encumbered by the Restrictive Covenant restricting the use of the land to open space in perpetuity. This value is 1/10 of the Market Value of the Fee Simple Interest in the subject site if it were vacant and unencumbered by the Restrictive Covenant. For properties that were unable to be sold for the Open Space Market Value, GOSR accepted bids from neighbors and decided whether to go into contract with the neighbor. Appraisal is not required for disposition of properties if the disposition meets a CDBG national objective. However, the Fair Market Value (“FMV”) would be nominal on vacant land. Additionally, the transfer is consistent with HTFC’s mission of promoting resiliency in New York State and greatly improving storm damaged areas.

Relevant Private Parties (participating in transfer or offer for property) See chart above.

Project Rebuild, Inc. (subrecipient agent of New York City)

Closing Date End Use App ID Street Address City State 3/24/2021 OPEN SPACE QN-005333-AFR 540 CROSSBAY BLVD QUEENS NEW YORK 3/24/2021 OPEN SPACE QN-002791-AFR 115 E 6TH RD QUEENS NEW YORK 3/24/2021 OPEN SPACE QN-012279-AFR 11 EAST 9TH ROAD QUEENS NEW YORK 3/24/2021 OPEN SPACE QN-002301-AFR 9 NOEL ROAD QUEENS NEW YORK 3/24/2021 OPEN SPACE QN-009619-AFR 206 EAST 6 ROAD QUEENS NEW YORK 3/24/2021 REDEVELOPMENT SI-005041-AFR 17 SUNNYMEADE VILLAGE STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK

Description See attached.

Appraisal See attached.

Purpose of the Transfer and Benefit to the Public Transferring the above open space property to a local non-profit organization, Project Rebuild, Inc. (PRI), removes the homeowner from future flood risk areas, and relocates them to safer flood zones where the risk of future flooding is minimal. This also poses a benefit to first responders who no longer must enter such high-risk areas to remove residents during a storm. PRI will sell the properties to neighboring property owners. Transferring this property to the adjoining next-door neighboring homeowner(s) removes a residential structure thus decreasing population density in a high hazard floodplain area. Thus, human risk from future flood risk areas is decreased while former homeowners are relocated to safer flood zones with minimal risk of future flooding. This will allow property owners to expand the area of their yard without any additional built structure. This allows for a greater area of land with natural floodplain function in the neighborhood, since the area of impermeable surface is decreased, thus increasing ability of rainwater to absorb and properly filter prior to running off into larger bodies of water.

Transferring the above redevelopment property to PRI will allow the property to be sold to a developer and be redeveloped in a storm resilient manner to protect future occupants of the property. The redevelopment of the premises will be consistent with local use and zoning regulations and floodplain development and design requirements set forth in New York State Building Code and any local codes.

Statement of Value Received Compared to Market Value GOSR does not have a FMV Appraisal because an appraisal is not required for properties that were demolished. However, the FMV would be nominal on vacant land. Transferring the properties to local governmental entities who will own and maintain the properties or take on the risk of liability for the properties, is of great value to HTFC. Additionally, the transfer is consistent with HTFC’s mission of promoting resiliency in New York State and greatly improving storm damaged areas.

Relevant Private Parties (participating in transfer or offer for property) Project Rebuild, Inc. (“PRI”) was incorporated in 2013 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the purpose of administering the City of New York’s Build it Back (“BIB”) Single-Family Acquisition, Buyout, and Resettlement Incentives Program. In collaboration with the NYC Department of Housing and Preservation Development and the Mayor’s Office of Housing Recovery Operations, PRI purchases homes substantially damaged by Hurricane Sandy with the goal of assembling parcels for resilient redevelopment or to remain as vacant land into the future. PRI is a subrecipient of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds awarded to the City of New York as part of its Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Per the Memorandum of Understanding between HTFC and the City of New York, the State agreed to transfer the above properties to the City or it’s designated agent of subrecipient (PRI).

The City of New York

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Description See attached.

Appraisal See attached.

Purpose of the Transfer and Benefit to the Public Transferring this property to a local government removes the homeowner from future flood risk areas and relocates them to safer flood zones where the risk of future flooding is minimal. This also poses a benefit to first responders who no longer must enter such high-risk areas to remove residents during a storm. The City of New York, in which the property is located, intends to use the properties for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project for the construction of a seawall. The seawall will protect the residents, land, and infrastructure from future storms, storm surge, and flooding.

Relevant Private Parties (participating in transfer or offer for property) None. A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUYOUTS AND ACQUISITIONS PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) was created pursuant to Section 45-a of the New York Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, U.S. Congress appropriated and allocated Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery aid to New York State to be used for disaster recovery activities in federally-declared disaster counties impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Irene and/or Tropical Storm Lee, and HTFC, through the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, has been selected to administer the CDBG-DR funds in New York State; and

WHEREAS, HTFC, through the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, has established a Buyouts & Acquisitions Program, which is designed to help owners of one- unit and two-unit dwellings in disaster-declared counties who sustained damage as a direct result of Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and/or Tropical Storm Lee; and

WHEREAS, under the Program, funds were administered to property owners of single-family and/or multi-family residential properties for purposes including the buyouts or acquisition of eligible properties that sustained substantial damage; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that one hundred and thirty-four (134) of the properties bought or acquired by HTFC through its Buyouts & Acquisitions Program be transferred to recipients in the Lot Next Door Program, located in, Richmond County, Project Rebuild located in Richmond and Queens County, and to New York City located in Richmond County, for below market or nominal monetary value; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Authorities Law Section 2897(7)(b)(i)-(vi), in the event a below fair market value asset transfer is proposed, the following information must be provided to the authority board and the public: (i) a full description of the asset; (ii) an appraisal of the fair market value of the asset and any other information establishing the fair market value sought by the board; (iii) a description of the purpose of the transfer, and a reasonable statement of the kind and amount of the benefit to the public resulting from the transfer, including but not limited to the kind, number, location, wages or salaries of jobs created or preserved as required by the transfer, the benefits, if any, to the communities in which the asset is situated as are required by the transfer; (iv) a statement of the value to be received compared to the fair market value; (v) the names of any private parties participating in the transfer, and if different than the statement required by subparagraph (iv) of this paragraph, a statement of the value to the private party; and (vi) the names of other private parties who have made an offer for such asset, the value offered, and the purpose for which the asset was sought to be used; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Authorities Law Section 2897(7)c, before approving the disposal of any property for less than fair market value, the board of an authority shall consider the information described in paragraph b of this subdivision and make a written determination that there is no reasonable alternative to the proposed below-market transfer that would achieve the same purpose of such transfer; and

WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with and has reviewed the documentation on each property responsive to the Public Authorities Law requirements, now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby issue a written determination that there is no reasonable alternative to the proposed transfer for below market or nominal compensation that would achieve the same purpose of such transfer and approve the transfer of one hundred and thirty-four (134) properties to recipients in the Lot Next Door Program, located in, Richmond County, Project Rebuild located in Richmond and Queens County, and to New York City located in Richmond County.

Section 2. The Members hereby authorize the Executive Team of the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery or any Senior Officer of HTFC or agent authorized by the Members to execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this resolution.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021 8

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

September 2, 2021

FROM: Rachel Wieder TO: HTFC Members Chief of Staff Homeownership and Community Development

SUBJECT: Approval to amend the procurement contract with Witt O’Briens, LLC. for consulting services in connection with the New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund Program

Reason before the Members

Authorization to amend the consultant services contract with Witt O’Briens, LLC (Witt O’Brien) in connection with assistance in the startup of the New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program is before the Members for approval, in accordance with Section 2879 of the Public Authorities Law and the Corporation’s Procurement and Contract Guidelines (Guidelines) that require the Members to approval all procurement contracts that exceed one year in duration or $100,000 in amount. (Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms appearing in this memorandum adhere to their respective definitions in the Guidelines.)

Criteria for Use of Selected Contractors

In accordance with the provisions of Article III of the Guidelines, the Corporation has made a determination that it is appropriate that consultant services in connection with the HAF Program be performed by an outside contractor under a personal services contract as such services are necessary or convenient to the performance of the Corporation’s responsibilities and (a) such services are not available from Corporation employees or (b) that use of Employees, Officers or Staff of the Corporation for such services would not be efficient or cost effective. Such services are appropriately determined to be personal services proper for "contracting out" as they are substantially akin to other typically contracted out personal services listed in Article III of the Guidelines.

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The American Rescue Plan, §3206 (ARP), which Congress passed in March 2021, included $10 Billion in federal assistance for the NYS HAF Program to support homeowners who are at-risk of housing insecurity or displacement as a direct result of economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The United States Treasury (US Treasury) is tasked with overseeing this program and has awarded funds to states and territories based on their determination of homeowner need in each jurisdiction. The State of New York (State) was allocated a little over $539 million under the HAF Program. These funds were directed by the NYS legislature in the 21-22 Budget to flow through HTFC.

The HAF Program will assist homeowners who have incomes below one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the area median income (AMI) with a priority given to homeowners with incomes at or below the median and Socially Disadvantaged Individuals (defined by US Treasury1). Eligible homeowners must be at-risk of foreclosure and/or displacement due to a qualified Financial Hardship (defined by US Treasury2) which was incurred as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The HAF Program provides assistance to: (i) homeowners with mortgages who may need a loan reinstatement or principal reduction in order for a loan modification to be affordable and sustainable; (ii) homeowners without a mortgage who may need assistance in satisfying arrears in property tax, condo/coop fees, and/or manufactured home loan payments; and (iii) homeowners who are underemployed or unemployed and may need assistance making their prospective housing payments for a short period of time or until they’re able to regain employment.

In order to operationalize the HAF Program, HTFC issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and on-board a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with experience running similar homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs. As a result of the RFP process, the HTFC review committee unanimously selected Sustainable Neighborhoods LLC. (SN LLC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the nonprofit organization the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, as the RFP awardee. At the June 24, 2021 Board meeting, the Members authorized an agreement between HTFC and SN LLC in an amount not to exceed $500 million for a three-year term with an option to extend the term of the agreement for a two-year period.

1 Socially disadvantaged individuals are those who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual qualities. The social disadvantage must stem from circumstances beyond their control. There is a rebuttable presumption that the following individuals are socially disadvantaged: Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. In addition, an individual may be determined to be a socially disadvantaged individual in accordance with the procedures set forth at 13 CFR 124.103(c) or (d).

2 Financial hardship means a material reduction in income or material increase in living expenses associated with the coronavirus pandemic that has created or increased a risk of mortgage delinquency, mortgage default, foreclosure, loss of utilities or home energy services, or displacement for a homeowner.

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In light of the size and scope of the HAF Program, additional support is needed in overseeing the contract with SN LLC as staff work to stand up the HAF Program on the time frame prescribed. The areas that HTFC needs additional capacity included (i) establishing standardized Policies and Procedures, (ii) identify and onboard key sub-contractors to SN LLC., such as the technology company and the case management firm and (iii) assist in the management and development of the technology system which will receive, track and award applications.

HTFC staff interviewed the following four consulting firms, all experienced in supporting states and local governments in standing up large-scale Federal relief programs: (i) Consolidated Anayltics; (ii) Guidehouse, Inc. (Guidehouse); (iii) IEM Consulting; and (iv) Witt O’Brien’s, LLC (Witt O’Brien) and subsequently invited Witt O’Brien and Guidehouse to submit proposals. Staff unanimously agreed that the Witt O’Brien proposal was superior and 30% less expensive than the proposal from Guidehouse. The contract with Witt O’Brien was determined to be a critical source contract based on the expedited timeline to procure a qualified vendor to meet the deadline for the submission of a full plan to the US Treasury, and in recognition of the fact that NYS moratoriums preventing foreclosure and eviction were set to expire at the end of August.

On June 24, 2021, the Board Members authorized HTFC to contract with Witt O’Brien for consultant services in connection with the HAF Program in an amount not to exceed $275,000. HTFC entered into a contract with Witt O’Brien for a four-month period in an amount not to exceed $207,075.

To-date, Witt O’Brien has been instrumental in establishing criteria to select the case management and technology sub-contractors to SN LLC., as well as advising on the structure and management of their contracts. Witt O’Brien has also been instrumental in translating policies established by US Treasury and HTFC staff into business requirements for the design of the technology system. With the HAF Program set to launch and start receiving applications in Fall 2021, the continued participation throughout this period of Witt O’Brien will be essential for the program’s success.

The contract with Witt O’Brien is being presented to the Members for approval to extend the term of the contract to April 30, 2022 and to increase the not to exceed amount in the contract to $293,590.00.

Promoted and Prohibited Contracts & Contracts Subject to Other Limitations

The Guidelines provide for consideration to be given to certain kinds of contracts that may be promoted, prohibited or subjected to certain limitations which include but are not limited to contracts with MWBEs, New York State Business Enterprises (“NYSBEs”), New York State Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (“SDVOBs”) and enterprises from "Discriminatory Jurisdictions.” Witt O’Brien is neither a MWBE nor a NYSBE.

Recommendation with respect to Length of Contract Terms

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Request for Authorization

Authorization to amend the consultant services contract with Witt O’Brien for support in the startup of the HAF Program is before the Members for approval. It is respectfully requested that the Members adopt the attached resolution authorizing (i) extending the term of the contract to April 30, 2022 and (ii) increasing the not to exceed amount in the contract to $293,590.00.

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C:\Users\DKwa\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\56PNG7CN\HTFC_Witt OBriens_HAP__MEMO_DRAFT1_LGP RW (002).docx RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE NEW YORK STATE HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND (“NYS HAF”) PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC” or “Corporation”) was created pursuant to Section 45-a of the New York State Private Housing Finance Law; and

WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan (the “ARP”) passed by Congress in March 2021, included $10 Billion in federal assistance for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) to support homeowners who are at-risk of housing insecurity or displacement as a direct result of economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the ARP allocated approximately $539 million to New York State and the New York State 2020-2021 Budget directed the Corporation to administer such funds; and

WHEREAS, Section 45-a of the New York State Private Housing Finance Law authorizes HTFC to enter into procurement contracts for goods and services; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2879 of the Public Authorities Law and HTFC’s Procurement and Contract Guidelines (“Guidelines”), procurement contracts that exceed one year in duration or $100,000 in amount must be approved by the Corporation’s Members; and

WHEREAS, at the June 2021 Meeting, the Members authorized entry into a consultant services contract with Witt O’Brien for project start-up consulting services for a four- (4) month term in an amount not to exceed $275,000; and

WHEREAS, HTFC staff is satisfied with the services provided by Witt O’Brien to date, believes their continued participation in helping to establish the HAF program is essential, and recommends (i) extending the term of their contract to April 30, 2022 and (ii) increasing the not to exceed amount in the contract to $293,590.00; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, by the Members of HTFC as follows:

Section 1. The Members hereby authorize extending the term of the Witt O’Brien contract to April 30, 2022 with a revised, aggregate not to exceed contract amount of $293,590.00.

Section 2. The Members hereby authorize the President of the Office of Single Family and Community Development, any authorized signatory in the Office of Community Renewal, or any other HCR employee authorized by HTFC’s By-Laws to negotiate and execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.

Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Dated: September 9, 2021 9

RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

September 2, 2021

FROM: Heather M. Spitzberg, Esq. SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development Director, Environmental Analysis Unit

TO: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Members

SUBJECT: Informational Item - SEQRA Concur Summary

The Members authorized the SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development to execute any documents as are necessary and appropriate for the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) to concur with State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determinations that were coordinated by another Lead Agency in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617. In addition to the concur determination, the SEQRA Officer has also documented compliance with other related laws and liability guidance. A list of such “Concur” actions are presented as Informational Items at the following HTFC Meeting.

The summary of such concurrences since the last Housing Trust Fund Corporation meeting of the Members on July 15, 2021 is presented for your review.

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The SEQR Officer for the Housing Trust Fund Corporation has concurred with the findings of another agency assuming Lead Agency status in a coordinated SEQR review of the following projects:

SHARS # PROJECT NAME PROJECT Funding Source/ Const. Type Address/Municipality / County SPONSOR Lead Agency/SEQR Action No. UNITS/TYPE Type HTFC Concur Date 20210009 Copper City Lofts Parkview • HTF/CIF/MIHP 183 West Dominic Street Development and • New Construction City of Rome Construction, LLC • City of Rome Planning Board Oneida County • Unlisted 64 residential units • August 17, 2021 20210011 Mt. Hope Walton MHSP Walton Owner, • LIHTC/HTF/MIHP 1761 Walton Avenue LLC • New Construction City of New York • NYC Board of Standards & Bronx County Appeals 103 residential units • Unlisted CEQR action • August 3, 2021 20210028 Monarch Commons CDS Monarch • LIHTC/HTF 8697 and 8699 Brewerton Road • Demolition/New Construction Town of Cicero • Town of Cicero Planning Board Onondaga County • Unlisted 50 residential • August 20, 2021 20210034 Homes for Heroes Rockland Homes for • HTF 335 Western Avenue, Heroes • Rehabilitation Town of Orangetown • Town of Orangetown Planning Rockland County Board 14 residential • Unlisted • July 22, 2021 20210070 Holland Circle DePaul Properties, • LIHTC/SHOP Holland Circle Drive Inc. • New Construction Town of Amsterdam • Town of Amsterdam Planning Montgomery County Board 48 residential • Unlisted • July 23, 2021

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RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

September 2, 2021

FROM: Heather M. Spitzberg, Esq. SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development Director, Environmental Analysis Unit

TO: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Members

SUBJECT: Informational Item - SEQRA Type II Summary

The Members authorized the SEQRA Officer for the Office of Finance and Development to execute any documents as are necessary and appropriate to classify Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) projects as “Type II” under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.5(c). A “Type II” action is one that is regulatorily determined not to have significant adverse impacts on the environment. In addition to the SEQRA Type II determination, the SEQRA Officer has also documented compliance with other related laws and liability guidance. A list of such “Type II” actions are presented as Informational Items at the following HTFC Meeting.

The summary of Type II Actions since the last Housing Trust Fund Corporation meeting of the Members on July 15, 2021 is presented for your review.

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The SEQR Officer for the Housing Trust Fund Corporation has classified the following projects as Type II actions:

SHARS # PROJECT NAME PROJECT Funding Const. Type Type II SEQR Address/Municipality / County SPONSOR Source Clearance Date No. UNITS/TYPE 20190270 Lyndonville Gateway Anchor Village of NYMS Rehab 8/19/21 Revitalization Lyndonville 29 South Main Street Village of Lyndonville Orleans County 2 mixed use units

20210112 Canton Main Street Program Village of Canton NYMS Rehab 8/5/21 Scattered sites Village of Canton St Lawrence County Residential, commercial, mixed use & streetscape

20210113 Mongerson Theater Project The Springville NYMS Rehab 8/6/21 37 North Buffalo Street Center for the Arts, Village of Springville Inc. Erie County 1 commercial unit

20210142 LeRoy Main Street Program Village of LeRoy NYMS Rehab 7/6/21 Scattered Sites Village of LeRoy Genesee County Commercial & residential units

20210018 Olympic Avenue Apartments CDS Monarch, Inc. HTF/ Rehab/ 7/14/21 321 Olympic Avenue LIHTC/ Adaptive City of Buffalo FHTF Reuse Erie County 48 residential units

N/A Pathstone Portfolio Pathstone HWF Rehabilitation 5/28/2121 HFA 2021 Scattered Sites Corporation V of Geneseo/Livingston County V of Albion/Orleans County V of Scottsville/Monroe County T of Clarkson/Monroe County T of Carlton/Orleans County T of Henrietta/Monroe County 203 residential units New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation Summary - TYPE II SEQR reviews – (September 9, 2021) Page 2 of 2

SHARS # PROJECT NAME PROJECT Funding Const. Type Type II SEQR Address/Municipality / County SPONSOR Source Clearance Date No. UNITS/TYPE N/A PBV St. Martin Village The Community PBV PBV w/o 8/20/21 564 Dodge Street Action Organization work (not an City of Buffalo of Western New Action under Erie County York (CAO) SEQRA) 60 residential units

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RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS KATHY HOCHUL Governor Commissioner/CEO

September 2, 2021

To: Housing Trust Fund Corporation Members

From: Emily Thompson, Acting General Counsel, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery Nanika Shaw, Associate General Counsel, Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery

Subject: Review of Executed Agreements under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program

By resolution approved on July 14, 2016, the Members authorized Daniel Greene, the former General Counsel of Storm Recovery to execute any contracts or instruments on behalf of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) as are necessary and appropriate for carrying out the State’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) Action Plan without further action by the Members. The resolution required the General Counsel to certify compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, HTFC policies and CDBG-DR policies and guidelines.

Following Daniel Greene’s departure from GOSR, by resolution adopted on November 8, 2018, the Members authorized Emily Thompson, Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery and Shin Kim, Chief Operating Officer of Storm Recovery as agents and authorized signatories of HTFC for contracts or instruments utilizing CDBG-DR grants funds or other sources of funding related to disaster recovery, without further action by the Members. The resolution requires the Acting General Counsel and/or Chief Operating Officer to certify compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, HTFC policies and CDBG-DR policies and guidelines.

Since the last update, the General Counsel, Acting General Counsel, and/or Chief Operating Officer of Storm Recovery have executed the following:

www.nyshcr.org Page 1 of 4 Second (2nd) Amendment to Cashin’s Agreement

Amendment Execution Date: 07/23/2021 Current Agreement Term: 7/19/2018 – 7/18/2021 Amended Term: July 18, 2022 Current Contract Amount: $750,000.00 Amendment Amount: $1,000,000.00 Total Contract Amount: $1,150,000.00

Purpose: This Second (2nd) Amendment to the Agreement increases the Agreement budget by $150,000.00 to a new total amount not to exceed $1,150,000.00 and extends the Agreement term by an additional year. This Amendment accommodates Program’s continued need for Cashin’s A/E Design Phase Services and Design Services during construction of the Stormwater Retrofit Projects Group 4 - East Boulevard and West Boulevard Project.

Fourth Amendment for K2 Intelligence, LLC

Amendment Execution Date: 08/03/2021 Current Agreement Term: 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2020 Amended Term: 12/31/2021 Current Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00 Amendment Amount: $500,000.00 Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00

Purpose: This Fourth Amendment extends the Contract Term to 12/31/2021, and increases the budget to continue existing programs, such as the Safety Integrity Monitoring Services to the Home Elevation and Reconstruction Program.

Second Amendment for AKRF Inc

Amendment Execution Date: 08/03/2021 Current Agreement Term: 04/03/2019 – 06/30/2021 Amended Term: 06/30/2022 Current Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00 Amendment Amount: N/A Total Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00

Purpose: This Second Amendment extends the Contract Term to 06/30/2022, with no increase in budget to to effectuate continued support of the environmental review and management services for GOSR’s RBD Living Breakwaters Project.

First Amendment for Tetra Tech Engineers, Architects, and Landscape Architects P.C

Amendment Execution Date: 08/03/2021 Current Agreement Term: 07/06/2018 – 08/02/2021 Amended Term: 08/02/2022 Current Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00 Amendment Amount: N/A Total Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00

Purpose: This First Amendment extends the Contract Term, with no increase in budget to continue support for Environmental Review, Surveys & Assessments, and Testing Services across a broad range of programs for which CDBG-DR funds will be used including, but not limited to, housing grant and loan programs, business

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Sixth (6th) Amendment to Rapid’s Agreement

Amendment Execution Date: 08/16/2021 Current Agreement Term: March 9, 2016 – July 15, 2021 Amended Term: October 15, 2022 Current Contract Amount: $1,000,000.00 Amendment Amount: $1,000,000.00 Total Contract Amount: $4,000,000.00

Purpose: Sixth (6th) Amendment to the Construction Agreement extends the Term of the Agreement by fifteen (15) months, through October 15, 2022, to allow for the continuation of ongoing work as well as to provide some additional capacity should additional work be required of the vendor through their extended contract term.

Community Reconstruction (CR) and Infrastructure Program Subrecipient Agreements and Amendments

Subrecipient Agreements

N/A

Amendments to Subrecipient Agreements

Fourth Amendment to the Village of Freeport Agreement

Amendment Execution Date: 08/03/2021 Current Agreement Term: 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2020 Amended Term: 09/30/2022 Current Contract Amount: $13,385,005.50 Amendment Amount: $7,000,000.00 Total Contract Amount: $20,385,005.50

Purpose: This Fourth Amendment extends the Contract Term to 9/30/2022 and increases the total contract amount by $7,000,000.00 for a total agreement amount of $20,385,005.50 to complete the Village of Freeport Microgrid project.

Fifth Amendment to the Village of Sidney

Amendment Execution Date: 07/20/2021 Current Agreement Term: 12/05/2014 – 09/30/2022 Amended Term: N/A Current Contract Amount: $3,009,130.00 Amendment Amount: $100,000.00 Total Contract Amount: $3,109,130.00

Purpose: This Fourth Amendment extends increases the project budget by $100,000 to complete the Infrastructure Extension project.

SCSWCD - SRA Amendment 8 – Executed

www.nyshcr.org Page 3 of 4 Amendment Execution Date: 08/04/2021 Current Agreement Term: 12/01/2014 –09/30/2022 Amended Term: N/A Current Contract Amount: $6,557,923.88 Amendment Amount: $1,019,723.00 Total Contract Amount: $7,577,646.88

Purpose: This Eighth Amendment increases the budget to continue work on the Gorge Creek Culvert Repair and Stormwater Project.

TO Rochester - SRA Amendment 8 – Executed

Amendment Execution Date: 08/04/2021 Current Agreement Term: 11/24/2014-9/30/2022 Amended Term: N/a Current Contract Amount: $2,500,000.00 Amendment Amount: $500,000.00 Total Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00

Purpose: This Fourth Amendment extends the Contract Term to 12/31/2021 and increases the budget to continue work on the Alligerville Fire Station and Emergency Shelter project.

www.nyshcr.org Page 4 of 4 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Second Amendment To Design Agreement

Between Cashin Associates, P.C. and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

Pursuant to the resolution adopted on November 8, 2018 by the Members of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation I, Emily Thompson, in my capacity as New Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery for the Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery CDBG-DR program, hereby certify to the Corporation as follows:

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed Agreement by and between Corporation and Cashin Associates, P.C. (t Contractor and

2. The Second Amendment is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG-DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Second are in accordance with the State of New York Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The Second has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

Date: ______DocuSign Envelope ID: 6648EBC1-79A8-43FE-989E-EE65BC6FFD83

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Agreement

Between K2 INTELLIGENCE, LLC

and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

Pursuant to the resolution adopted on November 8, 2018 by the Members of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (the “Corporation”), I, Emily Thompson, in my capacity as New York State’s Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery for the Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) program, hereby certify to the Corporation as follows:

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “Agreement” by and between Corporation and K2 Intelligence, LLC (the “Contractor”); and

2. The “Fourth Amendment” is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG-DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Agreement are in accordance with the State of New York’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The Agreement has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

8/3/2021 Date: ______

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6648EBC1-79A8-43FE-989E-EE65BC6FFD83

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Second Amendment

Between AKRF, Contractor and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “Second Amendment” by and between Corporation and AKRF (the “Contractor”); and

2. The First Amendment is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG- DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Second Amendment are in accordance with the State of New York’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The First Amendment has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

8/3/2021 Date: ______

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6648EBC1-79A8-43FE-989E-EE65BC6FFD83

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Agreement

Between Tetra Tech Engineers, Architects, and Landscape Architects, P.C. and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “First Amendment” by and between Corporation and Tetra Tech Engineers, Architects, and Landscape Architects, P.C (the “Contractor”); and

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the First Amendment are in accordance with the State of New York’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The First Amendment has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

8/3/2021 Date: ______

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Sixth Amendment

Between Rapid Construction and Management and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed Agreement by and between Corporation and Rapid Construction and Management (t Contractor and

2. The Sixth Amendment is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG- DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Sixth are in accordance with the State of New York Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The Six has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

Date: ______DocuSign Envelope ID: DF1C0350-FEEA-4258-809D-F9665E8CEC6E

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Fourth Amendment

Between the Village of Freeport, Subrecipient and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “Fourth Amendment” by and between Corporation and the Village of Freeport (the “Subrecipient”); and

2. The Fourth Amendment is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG- DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Fourth Amendment are in accordance with the State of New York’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The Fourth Amendment has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

7/9/2021 Date: ______

DocuSign Envelope ID: 2A79A13A-94D1-4C04-B91C-332E529F3FA4

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Fifth Amendment

Between the Village of Sidney, Subrecipient and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “Fifth Amendment” by and between Corporation and the Village of Sidney (the “Subrecipient”); and

2. The Fifth Amendment is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG- DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Fifth Amendment are in accordance with the State of New York’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The Fifth Amendment has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

7/23/2021 Date: ______DocuSign Envelope ID: 33E287FB-C9A6-44EE-A9E4-4B009CB95CBA

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Eighth Amendment

Between the Schoharie County Soil & Water Conservation District, Subrecipient and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “Eighth Amendment” by and between Corporation and the Schoharie County Soil & Water Conservation District (the “Subrecipient”); and

2. The Eighth Amendment is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as any CDBG- DR and Corporation policies and guidelines;

3. All costs which have been, or will be, incurred and payable pursuant to the Eighth Amendment are in accordance with the State of New York’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR and within the amount permitted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other federal agency;

4. The Eighth Amendment has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

8/4/2021 Date: ______

DocuSign Envelope ID: C3E89AAC-E1DC-4ED5-B2AA-B394ED72A4BE

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Eighth Amendment

Between the Town of Rochester, Subrecipient and

Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Corporation

1. On behalf of the Corporation, I have this day executed a certain “Eighth Amendment” by and between Corporation and the Town of Rochester (the “Subrecipient”); and

4. The Eighth Amendment has been approved by HTFC Disaster Recovery Counsel as to form and by the Treasurer as to financial sufficiency.

______Emily Thompson Acting General Counsel of Storm Recovery

8/4/2021 Date: ______12

ANDREW M. CUOMO RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS Governor Commissioner/CEO

TO: HTFC Board Members

FROM: Rebecca Koepnick, Chief Strategy Officer for Portfolio Preservation Daniel Buyer, Vice President and Assistant Commissioner

DATE: September 9, 2021

SUBJECT: Informational Memo regarding the federal, Section 8 Emergency Housing Voucher program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The American Rescue Plan authorized funding for $5 billion to create a new Section 8 Emergency Housing Voucher (“EHV”) program to transition people currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness into permanent housing. In May, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) allocated 1,566 short-term vouchers to HTFC through this program. Federal guidance requires HTFC to take referrals for these vouchers only from qualified local planning entities (most often Continuums of Care) that are charged with planning for and coordinating services and housing for households experiencing homelessness in their area.

On July 15, the HTFC Board adopted two resolutions related to EHVs:

• The Members authorized the Chief Strategy Officer for Portfolio Preservation to execute MOUs as necessary with local government or nonprofit partners representing the State’s Continuums of Care for the purposes of implementing EHVs -and- to execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purpose of this resolution. • The Members authorized HTFC to enter into a contract with a firm selected by HTFC from the Special Purpose Local Administrator (“SP-LA”) panel for the purpose of administering EHVs for a period of one-year, with four optional one-year renewals, and in an amount not to exceed $2.8 million -and- to execute any documents which may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purpose of this resolution. This memo will inform the board as to what agreements were executed pursuant to the above two resolutions. HTFC executed MOUs with 17 Continuums of Care across New York State; three CoCs declined to participate (see the chart below), and four were not offered MOUs. HTFC has also executed a contract with CGI to serve as voucher administrator. This contract has a maximum value of $1.6 million for one year, with the possibility for extensions if necessary.

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A. BACKGROUND HTFC is the only Public Housing Authority (“PHA”) authorized to administer Section 8 housing assistance statewide in New York State. We currently administer approximately 45,000 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (“HCVs”), providing roughly $500 million annually in Housing Assistance Payments to very low and extremely low-income households in 52 counties. Our HCV service area has historically included New York City but focused primarily on rural and suburban counties elsewhere in the State.

The American Rescue Plan authorized funding for $5 billion to create a new Section 8 Emergency Housing Voucher (“EHV”) to transition people currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, to permanent housing. HUD is allocating 70,000 of these vouchers by formula to PHAs nationally and has awarded 1,566 to HTFC. Similar to its HCV program, HTFC plans to administer these vouchers in New York City and Long Island, as well as in rural and suburban counties upstate that are underserved by local PHAs.

Eligibility requirements for EHVs are similar to those of HCVs. However, the Act provides the HUD Secretary with discretion in determining allocations, as well as the authority to re-allocate underutilized funds from one PHA to another. Vouchers terminated after September 30, 2023 may not be re-issued. The vouchers are short-term and can only be used through 2030.

HUD guidance also requires that PHAs establish partnership agreements with local Continuums of Care (“CoCs”). CoCs are HUD-authorized local planning bodies comprised of non-profits and local governments that plan and coordinate services and housing for homeless families and individuals. HUD established the Continuum of Care (CoC) program to promote community-wide strategies with the goal of ending homelessness. CoCs receive HUD funding for efforts by nonprofit providers and state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness. Each COC is led by a Board comprised of local government and nonprofit service providers who serve that area, with one entity typically serving as the Coordinated Entry (“CE”) point. All households seeking EHV assistance must be referred by a CoC or another qualified entity. There are 24 CoCs in in New York State, each serving one or more counties.

B. EXECUTION OF AN SPLA CONTRACT

HTFC issued an Invitation for Bids to its panel of SPLAs for EHV administration on Monday June 14, with proposals due by Friday, June 25. Proposers were asked to provide a brief proposal with a monthly fee for each voucher that is fully utilized and leased. Proposers were instructed to ensure that the fee was inclusive of all direct and indirect costs related to voucher administration, and to line out any anticipated costs not included within the fee.

Proposals were received for the following firms: • CGI – (all counties) • CVR (Westchester County only) • Community Development Corporation of Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk Counties only) • Nam McKay & Associates (all counties)

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A Proposal Review Team, comprised of representatives Section 8, Project Management, and Legal evaluated the proposals on a best value basis. CVR and CDCLI were determined to be non- responsive, as hiring an SPLA to administer EHVs in only one or two counties would be counter to the purpose of the IFB. The Team then moved forward with parallel negotiations with CGI and NMA.

CGI was ultimately selected based on a combination of price, experience and readiness to proceed. It is estimated that the first-year cost of this contract will not exceed $1.6 million. However, HTFC reserves the right to negotiate amendments if additional services are required. A contract between HTFC and CGI was executed by the Chief Strategy Officer for Portfolio Preservation on July 28, 2021.

C. EXECUTION OF MOUs WITH COCs

HTFC hosted a statewide meeting with the CoCs and issued two surveys in May. CoC staff were asked to edit and make comments on a preliminary, draft Memorandum of Understanding at that time. HTFC then followed up by scheduling individual meetings with each CoC’s leadership during early June, with additional meetings scheduled upon request. Each of the CoCs except New York City were then issued a second draft MOU the week of July 5th. This revised draft addressed many of the questions raised during the meetings and throughout the editing process.

HTFC then required each CoC to return a signed MOUs by no later than Friday, July 30th in order to participate in HTFC’s program. The following chart shows the results. Counties listed in red are not within HTFC’s service area for EHVs, and will therefore not be included in HTFC’s program, regardless of MOU status, because they are already being served by a local Public Housing Authority.

RECEIVED CoC Number and Counties Served MOU?

yes NY501 Elmira/Steuben, Allegany, Livingston, Chemung, Schuyler Counties

yes NY505 Syracuse/Onondaga/Cayuga/Oswego

yes NY508 Buffalo/Erie/Niagara/ Orleans/Wyoming/Genesee

yes NY510 Ithaca/Tompkins County

yes NY511 Binghamton/Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga Counties

DECLINED NY513 Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Yates Counties

DECLINED NY-514 Jamestown, Dunkirk/Chautauqua County CoC

Yes NY518 Utica/Oneida, Madison Counties

DECLINED NY519 Columbia/Greene County

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Yes NY520 Franklin Essex County

Yes NY522 Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence Counties

yes NY523 Saratoga, Washington, Warren, Hamilton Counties

NY525 Balance of State: Cattaraugus, Clinton, Fulton, Montgomery, Putnam, Schoharie, yes Sullivan Counties

yes NY600 New York City*

yes NY601 Poughkeepsie/Dutchess County

yes NY602 Newburgh, Middletown/Orange County CoC

yes NY603 Nassau, Suffolk Counties

yes NY606 Rockland County

yes NY604 Westchester County

yes NY608 Ulster County

The following CoCs only encompass counties that were not included within HCR’s service area for EHVs and were therefore not offered MOUs:

NY500 Monroe NY503 Albany NY512 Rensselaer NY507 Schenectady

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KATHY HOCHUL RUTHANNE VISNAUSKAS Governor Commissioner/CEO

` September 2, 2021

FROM: Daniel Murphy TO: HTFC Members and Senior Vice President, Housing Portfolio Management HFA Governance Committee

SUBJECT: Annual review of the insurance consultant contracts with Insurance Advisors LLC

Reason Before the HTFC Members and HFA Governance Committee

Pursuant to HFA’s Bylaws and Governance Committee’s Charter, the Governance Committee (“Committee”) is authorized to approve procurement contracts that exceed one year in duration or $100,000 in amount, and annually review procurement contracts that exceed one year in duration.

The insurance consultant services contracts with Insurance Advisors LLC (“Insurance Advisors”) for the provision of insurance consultant services (“Insurance Services”) is before HTFC’s Members and HFA’s Committee for annual review. In accordance with Section 2879 of the Public Authorities Law and HFA’s Procurement and Contract Guidelines (“Guidelines”), procurement contracts that exceed one year in duration or $100,000 in amount are presented to HFA’s Members at their meeting in January for approval/annual review as part of the approval of the Annual Report on Procurement Contracts. (Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms appearing in this memorandum adhere to their respective definitions in the Guidelines.)

Criteria for Use of Contractors for Personal Services

In accordance with the provisions of Article III of the Procurement and Contract Guidelines for HFA and HTFC (“Guidelines”), HFA and HTFC (collectively, “Agencies”) have made a determination that it is appropriate that Insurance Services be performed by an outside contractor under personal services contracts as: (a) such services are necessary or convenient to the performance of the Agencies’ responsibilities and (b) such services are not available from Agency employees. Such services are appropriately determined to be personal services proper for "contracting out" as they are substantially akin to other typically contracted out personal services listed in Article III(3)(b) of the Guidelines for HFA and HTFC.

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Description of Vendor Selection & Personal Services to be Performed

The Agencies’ issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) on May 2, 2019 for Insurance Services. To reach the greatest number of interested firms, (a) the RFP was posted on the Agencies’ website , (b) the RFP was also posted to the NYS Contract System outreaching to MWBEs, (c) a notice of the RFP was advertised in the New York State Contract Reporter, (d) an email notification was sent to one (1) service disabled veteran owned business enterprise (“SDVOB”) and (e) email notifications were sent to the HFA two incumbent firms. The Insurance Services include consultant services in connection with construction/permanent mortgages and procurements.

Responses were due on May 30, 2019. The Agency received two (2) responses, one from each of the two Agency incumbents, (i) Insurance Advisors and (ii) Sullivan-Hernandez Agency, Inc. (“Sullivan”).

A review committee (“Review Committee”) met on August 13, 2019 to discuss their evaluation of the content of the written proposals. The Review Committee was comprised of HFA’s Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Director of Office Housing Portfolio Financial Management, Vice President of Single-Family Underwriting, HFA’s Vice President and Deputy Counsel, and a representative from the Office of Economic Opportunity & Partnership Development. The Committee reviewed each proposal and ranked the responses in accordance with the following criteria: (i) qualifications and demonstrated experience to perform the Insurances Services; (ii) key personnel primarily responsible for providing the Insurance Services; (iii) review of engagements similar to those of HFA within the past five years; (iv) technical systems management for processing and reporting requirements for bonds issued, including on-line access to account information; (v) NYS license to provide Insurance Services; (vi) overall organization, completeness, quality, cohesiveness and understanding of Agency needs; (vii) cost reasonableness; and (viii) commitment to diversity.

Each member of the Review Committee ranked the responses and found both responses to be acceptable. The Agencies established a prequalified panel of firms that includes Insurance Advisor and Sullivan.

In September 2019, the contracts with Insurance Advisor and Sullivan were approved by HTFC’s Members and HFA’s Governance Committee for a five-year period. The contracts with Insurance Advisor are being presented to the HTFC Members and the HFA Governance Committee for annual review.

Promoted and Prohibited Contracts & Contracts Subject to Other Limitations

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Record of Expenditures, Contracting Agencies, Allocation of Costs and Other Contracts

The costs under the insurance consultant contracts for construction/permanent mortgages are allocated 100% to HFA; however, Insurance Services in connection with procurements may be shared with other HF Affiliated Agencies. The costs under the insurance consultant contract with HTFC are allocated 100% to HTFC. Insurance Advisor has no other contracts with HTFC, HFA or its Affiliated Agencies. Below is the record of expenditures for both HFA and HTFC.

A L L O C A T I O N S Agency Vendor Amount Amount Amount H H S A M T Paid FY Paid FY Paid FY F T O H B S 2020 2021 2021 A F N C B F (11/1/2019 (11/2/2020 (4/1/2020 C Y A C to to to M 10/31/2020) 6/30/2021) 3/31/2021) A

HFA Insurance $5,400 $22,350 100% Advisors HTFC Insurance $1,500 100% Advisors

Recommendation with respect to Length of Contract Terms

Agency staff has been satisfied with the insurance consultant services provided by Insurance Advisors. During the next year, staff will: (a) continually evaluate each contract and the performance of the contractor; (b) continually give consideration to whether the further use of the contractor’s services and the continuation of the contractual agreement is desirable; and (c) at least annually, make a determination with respect to awarding the contracts again through a new competitive process.

Recommendation

The contracts with Insurance Advisors are being submitted to the HTFC Members and HFA Governance Committee for annual review. No action in connection with these contracts is necessary. However, should any Board Member or Governance Committee Member consider it appropriate to discuss or take action with respect to either of these contracts at a Board or Committee meeting, staff respectfully requests that the Agencies’ General Counsel/ Senior Vice President and Counsel be so advised at the earliest convenience of the Board Member or Governance Committee member. Absent such a request, the contracts with Insurance Advisors will be considered reviewed.

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