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C. 60

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	January 10, 2012

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Application #28-663-8 for City of Pittsburg CDBG funding for the operation of the Adult Interim Housing Program for Adults

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/10/2012

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor

Contact:	Cynthia Belon (957-5201)
cc:	J Pigg D Gary

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 10, 2012
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

A. Approve and Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to develop and transmit an application #28-663-8 along with the necessary certification and assurances to the City of Pittsburg Community Access Department Block Grant (CDBG) for the operation of the Adult Interim Housing Program, for fiscal years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, and


B. Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee to accept, if awarded, up to $10,000 each year in City of Pittsburg CDBG funding and if awarded, enter into a contract with the City of Pittsburg Community Access Department, for the County to operate the Adult Interim Housing Program and to perform all responsibilities in relationship to receipt of the funding, including agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless the City from any claims arising out of the performance of this Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funds requested of the Pittsburg CDBG are for two-years and are essential to providing adequate emergency housing and supportive services to individuals year-round. No additional County funds required.

BACKGROUND:

The Health Services Department seeks funding to operate the emergency shelter program at full capacity on a year-round basis. Each year, the shelters provide interim housing and support services to over 900 individuals per year. The Community Development Block Grant program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a source of public funding providing valuable housing and service benefits to homeless persons of Contra Costa County. Without such funding, the emergency shelter program may have to operate at a reduced capacity.

Approval of Application #28-663-8 will allow the County to submit application of CDBG funding to the City of Pittsburg, for continuous services and operation of the County’s Adult Interim Housing Program and to perform all responsibilities in relation to receipt of the funding for the period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this contract is not approved, County will not receive funding and without such funding, the emergency shelter program may have to operate at a reduced capacity.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.