To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Eureka Regarding the Provision of Funding for the Purpose of Supporting the Betty's Community Housing Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached memorandum of understanding with the City of Eureka regarding the provision of funding for the purpose of supporting the Betty's Community Housing Project;
2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached memorandum of understanding with the City of Eureka, after review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached memorandum of understanding with the City of Eureka to the County Administrative Office - Management and Budget Team for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the applicable Homeless Strategy and Implementation Plan and Housing First Model, the County of Humboldt has identified several goals and objectives pertaining to the reduction of homelessness in Humboldt County, including, without limitation, the provision of rental assistance, housing relocation and stabilization, outreach, coordination, homelessness prevention, shelter diversion, case management and/or supportive services that are designed to allow individuals and families who are, or are at risk of, experiencing homelessness to obtain and maintain stable housing.
On January 23, 2018, the Board approved an allocation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to the City of Eureka for the purpose of supporting the Betty's Community Housing Project, which will provide housing relocation and stabilization services that are consistent w...
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