RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
B. Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee to accept up to $90,000 each year in Emergency Shelter Grant funding (if awarded) and enter into a contract with the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development, for the operation of the County’s Homeless Shelter Program at the Richmond and Concord sites and to perform all responsibilities in relation to receipt of the funding and contracted provisions for receipt of operating funds for the operation of the program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds requested of the ESG are for two-years and are essential to providing adequate emergency housing and supportive services to individuals year-round. County General Funds committed to the operation of the shelter will be used to fulfill the 100% match requirement. No additional appropriation needed.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department seeks funding to operate the emergency shelter program at full capacity on a year-round basis. The Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) 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 low-income residents of Contra Costa County. Current funding sources are not adequate for operations of the shelters at full capacity on a year-round basis.
Approval of Application #20-1004-11 will allow the County to submit application of ESG funding to the Contra Costa Department of County Conservation & Development, for continuous services and operation of the County’s Homeless Shelter Program at the Richmond and Concord sites 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.