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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon Contra
Director of Community Development
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DATE: September 10, 1987
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SUBJECT: Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan (CHAP)
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Authorize the Director of Community Development to transmit a CHAP
along with any necessary certifications to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as mandated for seeking funds
to aid the homeless under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless
Assistance Act.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
On July 22, 1987 the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act
(P.L. 100-77) was signed into law to provide urgently needed
assistance for the homeless population, particularly the elderly,
handicapped and families with children.
The Act is a complex piece of legislation which imposes many time
constraints upon its implementation, , but offers a variety of new
program resources as well as new responsibilities for local -
governments dealing with the homeless. These programs include the
Emergency Shelter Grant Program, Supportive Housing Demonstration
Program, Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the
Homeless, and Section 8 Single Room Occupancy Moderate
Rehabilitation. Congress has specified that all states and urban
counties eligible for a direct grant under the Emergency Shelter
Grant Program must have a CHAP approved by the Secretary of HUD in
order to be eligible for HUD administered assistance. Governmental
entities required to submit the CHAP, which includesCo r sta
County, must do so no later than the submission deadlin
established by HUD - Monday, September 28, 1987.
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APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
cc: Community Development ATTESTED SEP 2 2 1987
County Administrators Office PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY
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Comprehensive 'Homeless Assistance Plan
September 10, 1987
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As indicated by guidelines published in the Federal Register,
CHAP' s must describe the locality' s need for housing assistance
including a brief inventory of facilities and services available
for assisting the homeless population in the applicant' s
jurisdiction. The CHAP also has to include:
1) A strategy for meeting homeless needs with available
services which recognize the needs of special homeless
populations (families with children and the mentally
ill) ; and
2) An explanation of how program aid available under Title
IV of the Homeless Assistance Act complements and
enhances existing locally available services.
Written confirmation of the plan' s approval/disapproval will be
provided or, in the absence of such notification the CHAP acquires
automatic approval within 45 days after its receipt by HUD.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the CHAP by HUD entitles the County to financial
assistance under new homeless shelter programs not otherwise
available to a jurisdiction lacking the requisite plan. It will
make available other sources of Federal funds including those
identified in the preceding paragraphs. No immediate commitment of
general fund monies is required for submitting the CHAP although
any future grant awards may necessitate provision of matching funds
by the County.