HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01252011 - C.47RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE a Substantial Amendment to the County's FY 2010/11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program by allocating $5,000 to STAND! for Families Free of Violence, and AUTHORIZE the Department of
Conservation and Development Director, or designee, to execute a contract for the period of January 1, 2011 to June
30, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No General Fund impact. CDBG funds are provided to the County on a formula allocation basis through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CFDA #: 14.218
BACKGROUND:
On April 27, 2010, the Board of Supervisors approved the Contra Costa County FY 2010/11 Action Plan for the
allocation of CDBG funds. The Family Stress Center (FSC) was awarded $5,000 in CDBG funds to help finance its
Child Safety Program. In July 2010, FSC merged with STAND! for Families Free of Violence. STAND! has
requested that the funds allocated to FSC be reallocated to its Proud Fathers Program.
The Proud Father's Program plays an integral
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/25/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Bob Calkins, 335-7220
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: January 25, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.47
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Director
Date:January 25, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Substantial Amendment to the County's FY 2010/11 CDBG Action Plan - Allocate Funds to STAND! for Families Free of
Violence
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
part in accomplishing STANDS! mission of preventing and treating child abuse and neglect, and strengthening
families by helping fathers begin and/or maintain a positive relationship with their children by improving parenting
skills, job and economic development skills and resources, and family planning. Fathers and fathers-to-be
participate in a twelve week Men's Circle Support Group. A total of fifty (50) participants will graduate from the
program. The County's CDBG Program Citizen Participation Plan requires the Board of Supervisors approve the
proposed reallocation of funds through a Substantial Amendment to the County’s FY 2010/11 Action Plan.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not approving the request from STAND! will result in it not being able to provide services to Urban County
participants.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Proud Fathers Program addresses the Children's Report Card outcome of helping families be safe, stable and
nurturing.