To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council Regarding Acceptance of Funding Made Available Through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and ratify the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Director's execution of, the attached State Standard Agreement with the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council regarding acceptance of funding made available through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached State Standard Agreement with the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council, and any other agreements, certifications and documents required or deemed necessary for the Department of Health and Human Services to accept and secure funding made available through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund
DISCUSSION:
On Dec. 17, 2021, the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) announced the availability of $1 billion in noncompetitive block grant funds for the third round of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program. The HHAP Program is intended to allow cities, counties and local Continuums of Care to address immediate homelessness challenges throughout the state. As a result, HHAP Program funding may be used for a broad range of activities that are designed to assist people experiencing homelessness with obtaining and maintaining permanent housing, including all of the following:
* Rental assistance, housing relocation and stabi...
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