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 fundi...
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