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C. 50

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	February 28, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2022-2023 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Revenue Amendment

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/28/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

C. Youngblood (925) 608-4964

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 28, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/13 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the California Department of Community Services and Development to increase the payment limit by $8,945 to a new payment limit of $925,483 for Community Services Block Grant program services with no change to the term.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The County will receive an additional $8,945 (Amendment 2) for a new total $925,483 for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) of which $8,945 is specifically designated for Discretionary Funding. Agreement is 100% federally funded, with the state as a pass thru entity, by the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD). There is no County match requirement. Appropriations and Revenue Adjustment will be made during FY 22-23.

FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)

100% Federal
AL # 93.569
State Contract Number: 22F-5007 / Amendment 2
County Contract Number: 39-813-56

BACKGROUND:

As the County's Community Action Agency, EHSD Community Services Bureau (CSB) regularly receives CSBG funding to operate self-sufficiency programs under the advisement of the County's Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). The self-sufficiency programs have the goal of ameliorating poverty in Contra Costa County through programs that address housing, food security, mental health access, employment, and economic development. Examples of programs to receive funding include those that provide housing payment assistance, food distribution, wrap-around health & mental health services, and employment training.

On January 11, 2022, County Contract #39-813-54 (original agreement) in the amount of $873,970 was approved (C.46).

On June 15, 2022, EHSD received notification of additional funding from the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) in the amount of $42,568 which includes $31,000 for discretionary use to expand or enhance program services and/or to increase agency capacity. On June 29, 2022, the EOC Business Meeting members approved to allocate the funds to one subcontractor, White Pony Express, in the amount of $26,000 for food insecure clients, and $5,000 for EOC Board Members to participate and attend local and national conferences. On August 16, 2022, County Contract #38-813-55 (amendment #1) in the amount of $916,538 was approved (C.26).

On August 29, 2022, EHSD received notification of additional funding from the California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) in the amount of $8,945 which includes discretionary use to expand or enhance program services and/or to increase agency capacity. On October 27, 2022, The EOC Business Meeting members approved to allocate the funds to EOC Board Members and CSB staff for travel to conferences and training, in the amount of $1,600. The EOC Business Meeting members also approved to allocate the funds for low-income population incentives (messenger bags and backpacks with items) to be distributed at three public hearings about 2023 Community Assessment and 2022-2024 Community Action Plan.

The term of this revenue agreement is effective for the period January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. The revenue increase of $8,945 is effective August 29, 2022.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Department will be hampered in its ability to operate self-sufficiency programs in the community, and to establish partnerships with community based agencies and public organizations.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Community Services Bureau of the EHSD's Head Start program supports two (2) of Contra Costa County's community outcomes Outcome 3: Families that are Economically Self-sufficient, and Outcome 4: Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing. These outcomes are achieved by offering partnerships with Community Based Organizations that include high quality services in nutrition, legal consultation, and health services to low-income children and families throughout Contra Costa County.