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Consent-Health & Human Services # 19.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Adult & Aging |
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| Subject |
| Approve agreement with Yolo Wayfarer Center dba Fourth and Hope in the amount of $78,000 for the period of September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 for the provision of Street Outreach Services as a subrecipient of the Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus Round 1. (No general fund impact) (Larsen) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve agreement with Yolo Wayfarer Center dba Fourth and Hope in the amount of $78,000 for the period of September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 for the provision of Street Outreach Services as a subrecipient of the Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus Round 1. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
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| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
On or about June 1, 2020 the California Department of Housing and Community Development released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Federal Emergency Solutions Grant Program Coronavirus (ESG-CV). The funding was allocated to the Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition (HPAC) for the purpose of preventing, preparing for, and responding to coronavirus. On or about June 24, 2020, HPAC voted to make Yolo County the administrative entity for the ESG-CV funds. On or about December 22,2020 the County entered into State Agreement No. 20-ESGCV1-0035 (“State Contract”) with the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”), via the Department’s administration of the Federal CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grants (“ESG-CV”) Program, pursuant to the provisions of the 2020 Federally enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Title XII, Homeless Assistance Grants Section (“CARES Act”) and any waivers including the HUD Mega-Waiver dated April 1, 2020, and where not superseded by the CARES Act, pursuant to the provisions of 42 USC 11371; 42 USC 11378; 24 CFR Part 576; all as shall be amended from time to time.
Approval of this agreement will fund the implementation and operation of a day services program that will provide day services including: showers, laundry, restrooms, three meals a day, resources/referrals, public health information, storage space for personal belongings, accommodations for pets and education for individuals and families experiencing homelessness while focusing on mitigating the impact of COVID-19. The project will serve approximately 175 individuals annually. The targeted populations for the project are individuals who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness upon initial contact. Prioritization is given to unsheltered individuals living in places not meant for human habitation that have experienced the longest amount of time homeless and have multiple and severe service needs that impact their ability to access housing on their own. Eligibility is established to provide standards for enrollment with as few barriers as possible, while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
The program design is aligned with the Continuum of Care’s (HPAC’s) written standards for Housing First Best Practices and California Core Practices. Detailed program rules, policies, and procedures are maintained by HPAC to ensure compliance with promising and evidence-based practices, as well as funding requirements.
Approval of this agreement will assist the County with addressing homelessness in our community, serving some of our most vulnerable citizens and supporting HPAC’s efforts.
The Performance Measures associated with this Agreement are included in Attachment B. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form.
Yolo County Homeless Poverty Action Coalition (HPAC) |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| Direct Award from the Emergency Solutions Grant allocation. |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
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No general funds are required by this action. These services will be funded by ESG-CV1. The total amount of this action is $78,000 for the period of September 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. The amount of $78,000 is included in the HHSA adopted budget for fiscal year 2020-21.
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