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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03232010 - C.67RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHRORIZE the Health Services Director, or his designee, (Wendel Brunner, M.D.), to accept on behalf of the County, Grant Award #20-1014-3 (38-583-13) from Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau, for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program funding, to pay the County an amount not to exceed $25,000, to operate the Calli House Youth Shelter in Richmond, for the period from April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. FISCAL IMPACT: Federal funds committed to the operation of the shelter will be used to fulfill the 50% match requirement. Up to $5,000 of these funds is to be used to purchase gift cards in denominations of $10, $20, and $25 to support the clothing and supply needs of the youth who access services. Gift cards provide the most flexibility in meeting the clothing needs of young men and women who often wear larger sizes that are not readily available on-site. No additional appropriation needed. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/23/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor 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: March 23, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy cc: J Pigg, B Borbon C. 67 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:March 23, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Accept Grant Award #20-1014-3 (38-583-13) from the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Service Bureau BACKGROUND: The County Homeless program is seeking funding through the CSBG funding for operating support of Calli House in 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 750 unduplicated youth in its shelter and day center.