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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10222013 - C.38RECOMMENDATION(S): Approve and authorize the Health Services Director or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Grant Award CA 0191L9T0512045 (County #28-737-4) from Department of Housing and Urban Development Homeless (HUD) Assistance funds payable to the County in an amount not to exceed $511,063, for the County’s Project Coming Home (PCH) –Addressing Addiction to Alcohol (AAA) Program, for the period from June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the Grant Award will result in an amount not to exceed $511,063, payable to County, from HUD through the Homeless Assistance funds authorized through the McKinney-Vento Act. (No County match required) BACKGROUND: This agreement will enhance Contra Costa County’s Project Coming Home (PCH), a Chronic Homelessness Initiative-funded APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 10/22/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Cynthia Belon, 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: October 22, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: J Pigg, D Gary C. 38 To:Board of Supervisors From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director Date:October 22, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Award #28-737-4 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Operation of Project Coming Home BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) project, that provides integrated outreach, treatment, housing and support services for people who are chronically homeless. This enhancement PCH–Addressing Addictions to Alcohol (AAA) targets housing and services to chronically homeless individuals who have a long-term addiction to alcohol, and will strengthen and formalize PCH’s linkages with the County’s law enforcement and court system. This project provides rental subsidies for scattered-site, one-bedroom apartments throughout Contra Costa County. Approval of Grant Award #28-737-4 for the PCH-AAA includes: 1) identification of chronically homeless serial inebriates through outreach to encampments and through collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the courts; 2) assessment and stabilization of chronically homeless serial inebriates on a case-by-case basis through programs such as residential treatment, detoxification or jail diversion programs; 3) client placement into permanent housing; and 4) provision of appropriate supports including alcoholism treatment services, assistance in accessing mainstream benefits, and other relevant services, through May 31, 2014. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this contract is not approved, the County will not receive funding to support the Project Coming Home (PCH) –Addressing Addiction to Alcohol (AAA) Program. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.