HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01202015 - C.26RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply to the cities of
Walnut Creek, Antioch, Pittsburgh and Concord and to the County’s Department of Conservation and Development
and if awarded, accept Community Development Block Grant funds in a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$200,000 for the purpose of delivering individualized business advice and group training to low-to-moderate income
residents of Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$200,000; Community Development Block Grant Consortium (CDBG) funding.
BACKGROUND:
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) delivers group training and individualized advising to support
low-to-moderate income individuals achieve self-sufficiency by starting and/or growing micro-enterprises. The
project, utilizing matching SBA funds, also supports the creation of additional employment opportunities in key
sectors by delivering services focused on accessing capital, securing certifications/procurement contracts, exporting
and increasing sales. The Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development will provide the funding to
provide these services to low-income residents of Contra Costa County.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/20/2015 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: Earl Maciel 3-1648
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 20, 2015
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 26
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:January 20, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and Accept Funding from the Community Development Block Grant Consortium
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Services to County residents cannot be provided.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None