HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04032012 - C.44RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and Authorize the Health Services Director or his designee, to execute, Grant
Award #28-671-9 (CA0183B9T051003) with the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), to receive Mckinney-Vento funding payable to County in an
amount not to exceed $290,355, to perform all responsibilities in relation to receipt of the
funding for the operations of the FERST multi-service centers, during fiscal year
2011-2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding requested of HUD will help to continue basic needs, counseling, and
information and referrals services for families and individuals throughout the County. The
20% match requirement will be met in-kind through Homeless Program projects that are
currently appropriated. No additional County match required.
BACKGROUND:
The FERST program is critical to meeting the County’s need for multi-service center
(MSC) entry points into the Continuum of Care.
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: Cynthia Belon (925)
957-5201
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: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc: J Pigg, D Gary
C.44
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:April 3, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Grant Award #28-671-9 with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
FERST provides front-line access to case management and a full range
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
of housing and service options for over 950 homeless family members and individuals per
year. The comprehensive range of services includes:
• 24-hour access to the toll-free homeless hotline
• Street outreach
• Immediate referral services
• Basic needs such as showers, personal hygiene items, voicemail, phones, food, clothing
• Transportation vouchers
• Employment assistance
Approval of Grant Award #28-671-9 will allow the County to receive funds for continuation
of the Continuum of Care through June 30, 2012.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the County will not receive funding to support the
operations of the FERST multi-service centers.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
NOT APPLICABLE