RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
B. Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee to accept up to $10,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant funding (if awarded) and enter into a contract with the Contra Costa County Department of Community Development, for the operation of the County’s Calli House Homeless Youth Shelter Program at the Richmond site, 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 one-year and are essential to providing adequate emergency housing and supportive services to youths 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 County Homeless program is seeking funding through the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for operating support of Calli House in West Contra Costa County’s area of incorporated Richmond. This program has provided outreach, short-term shelter, goal-oriented counseling, educational and vocational opportunities to homeless and street youth, ages 14-21, in West County since April 2002. Since that time, Calli House has served over 700 unduplicated youth in its temporary shelter and multi-service center.
Approval of Application #20-1013-4 will allow the County to submit application of ESG funding to the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development for continuous services and operation of the County’s Calli House Homeless Youth Shelter Program and to perform all responsibilities in relation to receipt of the funding for the period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
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.