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C. 29

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Date:	March 29, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Adopt Resolution for PAS funding for the Brookside Shelter

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/29/2022

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Christy Saxton, 925-608-6700

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: March 29, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2022/104 authorizing the Health Services Director, or designee, to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (CDHCD) for funding for the Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) Program for the Brookside Shelter homeless residents in West County, in an amount not to exceed $600,000 and enter into an agreement and any amendments with CDHCD for funding, subject to County Counsel approval, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no matching contribution requirement for activities funded with PAS Program funds.

BACKGROUND:

The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced the release of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $10 million in PAS program funds. PAS Program funding provides grants to qualified homeless shelters for the purpose of providing shelter, pet food, pet supplies and basic veterinarian services for the pets of individuals in homeless shelters as well as staffing and liability insurance related to providing those services. The PAS program was authorized by the Budget Act of 2021, AB 128 (Chapter 21, Statutes of 2021) as amended by SB 129 (Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) section 274 Control Section 19.57, paragraph (b)(21).

In 2021, Brookside Shelter reopened as a West County non-congregate shelter with room for 36 households experiencing homelessness. The facility is pet friendly eliminating barriers to shelter for people with pets. By making accommodations for pets, more owners who are experiencing homelessness are inclined to obtain medical, as well as living assistance, and the conditions of their pets improve. While at the facility, pet owners need assistance with kenneling, food, basic pet supplies, and veterinarian services. Pets need an outdoor area suitable for proper recreation. The purpose of these funds is to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness with their pets.

Approval of Resolution 2022/104 will allow the County to submit an application to receive up to $600,000 for the PAS program for Brookside Shelter homeless residents in West County for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Contra Costa County will not be able to apply for funding in an amount up to $600,000 to provide pet assistance and support to persons who are homeless in the County’s homeless shelter in Richmond.