DATE: May 19, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Amendment to Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to the revenue Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds (#24-ESG-00059), to add 2025 funds, effective upon execution by the State, not to exceed five consecutive years, total not to exceed $842,305;
2. Adopt Resolution approving the County of Fresno, through the Office of Housing and Homelessness, on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care, to serve as the Administrative Entity for ESG funding administered by HCD; and
3. Approve and authorize the Vice Chairman to execute the Resolution as required by HCD.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions, which will allow the Office of Housing and Homelessness (OHH), on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC), to receive 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and will allow the Vice Chairman to execute the resolution so that the Chairman does not self-certify. The resolution will replace the resolution previously adopted by your Board on July 8, 2025, as these funds are now being administered on behalf of the County by OHH, rather than the Department of Social Services (DSS). These funds will be used to support ESG-eligible activities including Rapid Rehousing, Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and Administration. This item is countywide and includes Madera County.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board elect not to approve the recommended actions, the FMCoC would forfeit $404,595 in 2025 ESG funding, as well as potential 2026 funding, to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Fresno and Madera region.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. If approved, HCD will provide $404,595 which must be expended by September 23, 2027. Up to 1% ($4,046) will be available for administrative costs. The required dollar-for-dollar match for these funds will be provided by the subrecipient(s). Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues will be included in OHH’s Org 5428 FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget and will be included in subsequent budget requests.
DISCUSSION:
ESG funds administered by HCD are Federal dollars passed down to the states by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to serve those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in non-entitlement areas. HCD ESG funded activities may serve the entire FMCoC service area but should focus on non-entitlement areas within the service area which include Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Huron, Parlier, San Joaquin, and Madera County.
In March of 2025, DSS applied for a three-year annual funding cycle. On August 12, 2025, DSS received the Standard Agreement for a five-year term, which would be followed by an amendment for each of the two subsequent years upon the specific funding award determination. The funding cycles are structured as Program Years 2024, 2025 and 2026, with two-year expenditure terms for each award. Program Year 2025 must be fully expended by September 23, 2027. Year five of the agreement is included to provide sufficient time to address and resolve any outstanding issues prior to expiration.
On March 11, 2025, your Board adopted Resolution No. 25-066 authorizing DSS to apply for 2024 HCD ESG funds. However, HCD rejected the resolution, as the Board Chairman, listed as the Authorized Signer of the Standard Agreement in the resolution, also signed the resolution. On July 8, 2025, your Board adopted Resolution, No. 25-227 with the Vice Chairman’s signature. On October 7, 2025, your Board executed the Standard Agreement with HCD for 2024 funds.
On February 10, 2026, your Board executed an amendment to the Salary Resolution and adopted Budget Resolutions transitioning administration of the ESG grant from DSS to OHH.
The recommended amendment includes new Exhibits F and G, with funding cycle and expenditure deadlines and conditions of the Addendum 1 policy requirements found in the HCD 2025 HUD Grant Agreement. Two of these provisions (6 and 8) are not required until and unless the preliminary injunction is vacated. The recommended resolution indicates that your Board will maintain the power to execute the Standard Agreement and agreements with subrecipients. The resolution also designates Deputy County Administrative Officer, Amina Flores-Becker, as an Authorized Signer for the application and other documents related to administering HCD ESG.
Service providers for eligible activities will be procured through the General Services Department - Purchasing requirements and all resulting agreements will be brought to your Board for approval as appropriate.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI # 9, February 10, 2026
BAI #49, October 7, 2025
BAI #55, July 8, 2025
BAI #48, March 11, 2025
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Amendment to Agreement with HCD
On file with Clerk - Resolution
CAO ANALYST:
Dylan McCully