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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02022010 - C.36RECOMMENDATION(S): A. Approve and Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, and transmit an application #20-1013-3, along with the necessary certifications and assurances to the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development for funding from the Emergency Shelter Grant program, for the operation of the County’s Calli House Homeless Youth Shelter Program at the Richmond site during fiscal years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012; and B. Authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee to accept up to $10,000 each year in Emergency Shelter Grant funding (if awarded) and enter into a contract with the Contra Costa County Department of Community Development, for the operation of the County’s Calli House Homeless Youth Shelter Program at the Richmond site, and to perform all responsibilities in relation to receipt of the funding and contracted provisions for receipt of operating funds for the operation of the program. FISCAL IMPACT: The funds requested of the ESG are for two-years and are essential to providing adequate emergency APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/02/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 5 NOES ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ Contact: Wendel Brunner, M.D. 313-6712 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: February 2, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy cc: J Pigg, B Borbon C.36 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:February 2, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Application #20-1013-3 with Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D) housing and supportive services to youths year-round. County General Funds committed to the operation of the shelter will be used to fulfill the 100% match requirement. No additional appropriation needed. BACKGROUND: The County Homeless program is seeking funding through the Emergency Shelter Grant funding for operating support of Calli House in West Contra Costa County’s area of incorporated Richmond. This program has provided outreach, short-term shelter, goal-oriented counseling, educational and vocational opportunities to homeless and street youth, ages 14-21, in West County since April 2002. Since that time, Calli House has served over 700 unduplicated youth in its temporary shelter and multi-service center. Approval of Application #20-1013-3 will allow the County to submit application of ESG funding to the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Development for continuous services and operation of the County’s Calli House Homeless Youth Shelter Program and to perform all responsibilities in relation to receipt of the funding for the period from November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2012.