DATE: December 10, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Revenue Agreement with California Department of Housing and Community Development for Emergency Solutions Grant Funds
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a revenue Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Emergency Solutions Grant funds, effective upon execution by the State, through May 12, 2021 ($285,252).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will allow the Department of Social Services, on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC), to receive 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, Homeless Prevention, Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and Administration. There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should the Board elect not to approve the recommended action, the FMCoC would forfeit $285,252 in ESG funding available to provide assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. If approved, HCD will provide $285,252 of State ESG which must be expended by May 12, 2021. Up to 2.7% ($8,010) will be available for administration purposes. The dollar-for-dollar required match for these funds will be provided by the subrecipient(s). Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department Org 5610 FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget and will be included in the FY 2020-21 budget request.
DISCUSSION:
At the request of the FMCoC, the Board approved the Department to serve as the Administrative Entity for ESG funds from H...
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