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C. 45

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:	February 9, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Application for 2015 Consolidated Application for McKinney-Vento Continuum of Care Funding

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/09/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:	Cynthia Belon, 957-5201
cc:	J Pigg M Wilhelm

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: February 9, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, on behalf of the Homeless Continuum of Care, to submit a Consolidated Application for the 2015 McKinney-Vento Continuum of Care Funding, along with necessary certifications and assurances to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in an amount not to exceed $12,568,529 to provide supportive housing and services to homeless individuals and families in Contra Costa County for fiscal year 2015/2016.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No County match required.

BACKGROUND:

Since 1996, the County, as the designated Continuum of Care Coordinator, has submitted an annual Consolidated Application for Continuum of Care funds. Currently, the County Homeless Program, Contra Costa Council on Homelessness, and the community are preparing the Consolidated Application for the 2015 Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA).

In 2013, Contra Costa County received just over $10 million in McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance funds. The annual Consolidated Application, in response to the HUD NOFA for Continuum of Care Funding, is a primarily source of funding to Contra Costa County agencies for providing housing and services for the homeless. Historically, Contra Costa County has received our established “pro rata” need – all of which goes to supportive housing and services to homeless individuals and their families in Contra Costa County.
The Council on Homelessness has established a process for the 2015 NOFA that is aligned with HUD priorities and provides for the continual strengthening of the County’s Consolidated Application. HUD is insistent that the application demonstrates clear evidence of community oversight through the planning body of homeless services. The CCICH has approved the community process and timeline for the development of the County’s Consolidated Application this year.

The County Homeless Program is working with the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness and community agencies to strengthen this year’s application and maximize the amount of HUD funding that comes to Contra Costa agencies.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this application is not approved, County will not receive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance funds to support housing and services for homeless individuals.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.