DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sanja Bugay, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant funds (#24-ESG-00059), effective upon execution by the State, not to exceed five consecutive years, total not to exceed $437,710.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action, which will allow the Department of Social Services (Department), on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC), to receive 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 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):
If the Board does not approve the recommended action, the FMCoC would forfeit $437,710 in 2024 ESG funding, as well as 2025 and 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 action. If approved, HCD will provide $437,710 which must be expended by September 26, 2026. Up to 1% ($4,377) 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 are included in the Department’s Org 5610 FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and will be included in subsequent budget requests.
DISCUSSION:
On March 11, 2025, your Board adopted Resolution No. 25-066 authorizing the Department 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 an identical resolution, No. 25-227 with the Vice Chairman’s signature authorizing the County of Fresno through the Department, on behalf of the FMCoC, to apply for 2024 ESG funding administered by HCD.
In March of 2025, the Department submitted an application for a three-year annual funding cycle. On August 12, 2025, the Department received the Standard Agreement for a five-year term, which will 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 2024 must be fully expended by September 26, 2026. Year five of the agreement is included to provide the Department sufficient time to address and resolve any outstanding issues prior to expiration.
ESG funds administered by HCD are Federal dollars passed down to the states 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. Non-entitlement areas include Clovis, Coalinga, Firebaugh, Huron, Parlier, Orange Cove, San Joaquin, and Madera County. Funds will be used for Rapid Rehousing, Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, HMIS, and Administration. Provider(s) for these services will be selected through a formal procurement and resulting agreement(s) will be brought before your Board for approval, as appropriate.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #55, July 8, 2025
BAI #48, March 11, 2025
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk – Agreement with HCD
CAO ANALYST:
Dylan McCully