To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding Made Available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Navigators Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to accept funding made available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Navigators Program; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed certified copy of the attached resolution to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160)
DISCUSSION:
On October 15, 2021, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued an Allocation Acceptance Form under the Housing Navigators Program (HNP) totaling $5,000,000 as authorized by item 2240-103-0001 of Section 2 of the California Budget Act of 2019, as amended by California Assembly Bill 128.
On November 4, 2021, the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) applied for HNP funding to HCD in accordance with the requirements of the Allocation Acceptance Form dated November 4, 2021. If received, DHHS - Child Welfare Services will use such funding to support eligible activities, as approved by HCD, which include, without limitation: assisting young adults between 18 to 21 years of age with securing and maintaining housing; providing case management services and emergency supports that are designed to prevent program participants from becoming homeless; and improving coordination of essential services and key community resources.
HCD requires that each applicant for HNP funding adopt a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a State of California Standard Agreement, and any amendments thereto, along with any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to accept HNP funding. Accordingly, DHHS recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution which authorizes the DHHS Director, or a designee thereof, to accept HNP funding made available by HCD.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the attached resolution will allow the DHHS Director, or a designee thereof, to accept HNP funding in the amount of $30,495, should the county’s application for funding be approved. These funds will be housed in the Social Services Fund 1160, budget unit 508, Child Welfare Services for use in projects that support eligible activities, which include assisting young adults between 18 to 21 years of age with securing and maintaining housing, providing case management services and emergency supports aimed at preventing homelessness, as well as improving coordination of essential services and key community resources. Approval of this resolution will have no impact to the general fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by protecting vulnerable populations and creating opportunities for improved safety and health.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the acceptance of HNP funding made available by HCD. However, this alternative is not recommended since it will not allow the County of Humboldt to obtain funding that would be used to support vulnerable youth experiencing homelessness.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding Made Available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Navigators Program
2. Housing Navigators Program Allocation Acceptance Form dated October 15, 2021
3. State of California Government Agency Taxpayer Identification Form
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-10
Meeting of: 5/5/2020
File No.: 20-487