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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03152011 - C.66RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or designee, to execute an agreement to accept funding from California Department of Community Services and Development for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance and weatherization services in an amount not to exceed $762,554 for the term January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% Federal funds passed though State / CFDA # 93.568 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services California Department of Community Services and Development CCC: 39-847-11 BACKGROUND: The County routinely receives funding from the State to operate a Low-Income APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/15/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: C. Youngblood, 313-1712 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 15, 2011 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Sam Mendoza, Ed Lerman C. 66 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director Date:March 15, 2011 Contra Costa County Subject:2011-12 Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and weatherization program for eligible County residents. The Department received notifcation of the 2011-12 LIHEAP funding allocation on February 22, 2011. Approval of this agreement will allow the continued provision of LIHEAP and weatherization services to program-eligible households in Contra Costa County. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, the Department will not receive funding to operate LIHEAP in Contra Costa County. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau energy program supports one Contra Costa County community outcome - Outcome #4: "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." This outcome is supported by the provision of home energy assistance to keep households warm in winter and to increase household energy efficiency.