REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  19, 2020
CATEGORY:  Consent - Health and Human Services-10.

SUBJECT:

Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Agreement.

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Christy Coleman, Director of Housing/Community Action Programs (530) 225-5373

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Christy Coleman, Director of Housing/Community Action Programs

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions regarding Homeless Housing, Prevention (HHAP) funding assistance to approve:  (1) HHAP agreement, 20-HHAP-00061, with the State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) in an amount not to exceed $902,536.17 to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges for the period effective upon BCSH approval through June 25, 2025; (2) Authorized Signatories Form which authorizes individuals named in the form to sign all applicable HHAP documents, including, but not limited to, the HHAP Standard Agreement and the STD 204 state standard agreement form; (3) and authorize the County Executive Officer, or his/her designee, to sign amendments to the agreement, including retroactive, during the period of the agreement, so long as they otherwise comply with Administrative Policy 6-101, Shasta County Contracts Manual; (4) and authorize the Housing and Community Action Agency Director (Director), or his or her designee, to sign the HHAP Authorized Signatories Form, and all other HHAP documents and reports required by the BCSH, including retroactive, to secure the grant and for the implementation and administration of HHAP; and (5) and authorize the Director to act on behalf of the County of Shasta and the Shasta County Community Action Agency in all matters pertaining to the agreement.

DISCUSSION

On July 31, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsome authorized Assembly Bill 101 which established availability of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) grant funding to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges throughout the state. The allocation of funding criteria was based on the homeless population range from the 2019 Point-In-Time Count (PIT) and proportionate share of total homeless population based on the 2019 PIT. For the County of Shasta, an amount of $902,536.17 was awarded through a non-competitive process.

The Shasta County Housing and Community Action Agency submitted an application on behalf of the County of Shasta for the HHAP funding on February 14, 2020. An award letter was received on March 30, 2020, announcing the County of Shasta had been awarded a HHAP grant in the amount of $902,536.17. Upon execution of the Standard Agreement, the County will receive its full disbursement of funds. Eligible uses of funds include rental assistance and rapid rehousing, operating subsidies and reserves, landlord incentives, outreach and coordination (including employment), systems support to create regional partnerships, delivery of permanent housing, prevention and shelter diversion to permanent housing, navigation centers and emergency shelters, infrastructure development, and program funding to meet the needs of homeless youth.

The Authorized Signatories Form is a form required by BCSH to identify who has signature authority on behalf of the County.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board of Supervisors could decline to approve the recommendation. Should the Board not approve the recommendation, the County of Shasta will not receive HHAP funding.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form. Risk Management has approved the agreement. The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.

FISCAL IMPACT

HHAP is a state-funded program. No local match is required. Grant revenue not expended during one fiscal year will roll forward to the next fiscal year. The department will present a related budget amendment to the Board prior to fiscal year end or beginning in fiscal year 2020-2021, dependent on when the State signs the agreement and when funding is received.