To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for and Accept Funding Made Available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s No Place Like Home 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 apply for and accept, if awarded, funding made available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s No Place Like Home 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:
Behavioral Health Fund (1170)
DISCUSSION:
On October 29, 2021, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the fourth round of competitive funding made available through the No Place Like Home (NPLH) Program. With a population under 200,000 residents, the County of Humboldt is defined as one of 31 small counties by the NOFA. A total of $54,701,849 in competitive funding has been allocated to the small counties group. Award announcements for the fourth round of competitive NPLH funding are expected to be made in June, 2022.
Applications for the fourth round of competitive NPLH funding are due to HCD on Jan. 19, 2022. Applications may be submitted by the county with another private entity as a Development Sponsor. If awarded, the Development Sponsor will use the funds to support eligible activities, including, without limitation, the acquisition, design, construction, rehabilitation or preservation of affordable housing projects, as approved by HCD.
HCD requires that each applicant for NPLH funding adopt a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a State of California Standard Agreement, and any future amendments thereto, along with any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to accept NPLH funds. Accordingly, the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution authorizing the DHHS Director, or designee thereof, to apply for and accept, if awarded, funding made available through the NPLH Program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with acceptance of funding made available through the NPLH Program. Upon the award of NPLH funding, DHHS will return to the Board with a supplemental budget request based on funding specifics.
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 DHHS Director, or a designee thereof, to apply for and accept, if awarded, funding made available through the NPLH Program. However, this alternative is not recommended since it would not allow for the receipt of funding that would be used to support persons experiencing homelessness.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for and Accept Funding Made Available through the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s No Place Like Home Program
2. No Place Like Home Program Notice of Funding Availability dated October 29, 2021
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-19
Meeting of: 12/16/2019
File No.: 19-1730