DATE: November 3, 2020
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Resolution for Round Two CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grant Funding
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Resolution authorizing the County of Fresno, through the Department of Social Services, to submit an application on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care for round two of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant funding administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and
2. Approve the Vice-Chairman to execute the Resolution as required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Department of Social Services to submit an application on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC) for round two of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant -Coronavirus (ESG-CV2) funding administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Vice-Chairman to sign the resolution so the Chairman does not self-certify. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board elect not to approve the recommended actions, the FMCoC would forfeit $1,512,000 in ESG-CV2 funding available to assist persons experiencing homelessness in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. If the recommended resolution is approved, HCD will contract with the County to make $1,512,000 in ESG-CV2 available, with 3% or $45,360 for administrative costs. Funding will be available for use until August 30, 2022. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department's Org 5610 FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget and will be in...
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