MEETING DATE: 5/7/2019
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
DEPT HEAD/DIRECTOR: Tracey Belton, Interim Director
AGENDA ITEM PREPARER: Enrique Arreola
SBC DEPT FILE NUMBER: 130
SUBJECT:
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - T. BELTON, INTERIM
Approve contract with Community Services Development Corporation for the 2018 US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance program for the period of April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, in the amount of $203,049.00.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 130
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
As a member of the Salinas, Monterey & San Benito County Continuum of Care (CoC), CSWD was approved for renewal funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $241,673. The goal is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in CoC communities by assisting homeless individuals and families in quickly transitioning to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. The annual contract with the Community Services Dev. Corporation (CSDC) is in the amount of $203,049 which reflects an increase of $4,155 to operate the lease functions of the HUD “Helping Hands” Program. Under this HUD grant, CSDC will provide permanent housing to 6-7 homeless individuals and 5-6 homeless families by providing housing shelter by “master leasing” apartments and/or homes to serve unaccompanied homeless individuals and homeless families.
The County CSWD's responsibilities under the contract will be limited to on-going case management and supportive services to all eligible enrolled participants. All lease management services will be provided fully by the CSDC during the term of this contract. Under HUD guidelines, all participants must be homeless with a documented disability. San Benito County has received award notification and the HUD contract is being processed. In the past, the Board has approved contracts with our sub-recipient in our efforts for clients to continue to receive housing assistance without jeopardizing their housing. The contract term is for April 2019 through March 2020.
BUDGETED:
Yes
SBC BUDGET LINE ITEM NUMBER:
240.80.2555.2805
CURRENT FY COST:
$203,049
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the contract between the San Benito County and the Community
Services Development Corporation for the period of April 1, 2019 to March
31, 2020 for the amount not to exceed $203,049.00; and Authorize Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign said contract.
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: No