HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04032012 - C.34RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director,
or designee, to apply for and accept funding from the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority, Lifeline Transportation Program grant in an amount not to exceed $130,000 for
the Keeping Employment Equals Your Success (KEYS) program for an 18-month period to
begin upon grant award.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $130,000 from the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Lifeline
Transportation Program grant. Match $130,000, California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility for Kids (CalWORKs) Single Allocation, 85% Federal, 15% State.
BACKGROUND:
The Keeping Employment Equals Your Success (KEYS) transportation program makes it
possible for fully employed CalWORKs clients with both transportation and credit
challenges to apply for and receive low-interest vehicle loans.
The KEYS program has served 97 CalWORKs clients over the last nine (9) years
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/03/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 313-1717
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: April 3, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.34
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:April 3, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Lifeline Transportation Grant Funding, KEYS Program
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
through the Department's long standing partnership with the Contra Costa Federal Credit
Union. The Contra Costa Federal Credit Union works with the Department to identify,
review, and grant loans to approved CalWORKs recipients.
The KEYS program has achieved a 91% loan repayment rate over the program duration.
Additionally, the Department regularly receives feedback and testimonials from KEYS
clients expressing their gratitude for the program and how having an automobile has
positively changed their lives and that of their families as they continue to strive toward self
sufficiency.
The grant funding will provide the Employment and Human Services Department the ability
to increase the individual secured low interest loan amounts from $4,000 to $5,500 as the
prices of used cars have increased during the economic recession.
(#29-337-0)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without grant funding, the KEYS program would not continue or expand services to meet
the needs of CalWORKs clients.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The grant supports two of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report
Card, (3) "Families that are Economically Self Sufficient" and (4) "Families that are Safe,
Stable and Nurturing" by facilitating the means to acquire safe, reliable transportation for
CalWORKS individuals and their families.