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 app...
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