Lancaster

City Council

CC 11. Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. to Assist in the Administrative Services for the Housing Rehabilitation Program Recommendation(s): 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) to assist in the Administrative Services for the Housing Rehabilitation Program for a period of three (3) years with the option of two (2) one-year extensions. 2. Allocate $970,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) account 310.22000.5656 and $30,000 from General Fund account 101.22000.5312, for the contract not to exceed amount of $1,000,000 over the three-years plus optional two (2) one-year extensions. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents. The City recognizes the importance of ensuring that residents live in safe, functional, and well-maintained homes. The Housing Rehabilitation Program (HRP) provides loans and grants to eligible low-income homeowners for essential repairs and improvements that enhance safety, accessibility, long-term housing stability, and neighborhood appearance. Eligible activities include emergency and minor repairs, mobile home repairs, accessibility modifications, major system replacements, turf replacement, and exterior property improvements, helping preserve housing quality and support residents in remaining safely in their homes.