(a) For purposes of the Development Fee Subsidy Policy set forth in this Article, a public purpose project is defined as a project that enhances the activities and services routinely provided by governmental entities and that will generally be open and available for use by the public. In order to approve a Development Fee subsidy request, the Council must adopt a finding, supported by specific facts, that the project will promote a public purpose for the City.
(b) For purposes of the Development Fee Subsidy Policy set forth in this Article, with regard to all construction projects, except public right-of-way infrastructure projects, the following minimum level of Public Benefit will be required to promote community and economic development:
(1) Create or retain at least one full-time equivalent, permanent job for each $10,000 of fees subsidized or portion thereof, for the expected useful life of the project for persons who qualify for one or more of the following, effective upon issuance of certificate of occupancy:
A. Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC);
B. Resident of Public and Indian Housing units;
C. Has been homeless for a minimum of 30 days, at the time of hiring;
D. Low-skilled or low and moderate income persons, who will be provided advancement assistance, such as through job training; or
E. Resides within a census tract (or block group) that has at least 40 percent of its residents who are in poverty; and
(2) Provide goods or services annually to low and moderate income residents of an area, in an amount at least ten times the amount of the Development Fees subsidized.
(c) The non-profit organization must maintain adequate records to demonstrate the level of public benefit, based on the above minimum requirements, that is actually achieved following project completion, and copies of those records must be submitted in conjunction with the annual certification to the Chief Legislative Analyst.
SECTION HISTORY
Article and Section Added by Ord. No. 179,554, Eff. 3-17-08.