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FROM: William Walker,M.D., Health Services Director ' j; Contra
DATE: October 8,1996 -
Costa
County
SUBJECT: Contra Costa County Emergency Shelter'Grant Program Contract,FY 1996
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)a BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of the Health Services Department or his
designee to enter into a contract with the Contra Costa County Community Development
Department for FY 1996 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)funding in the amount of
$94,000. to be used to support operating expenses for the Brookside and Central County
Shelters for homeless single adults.
II. FISCAL EWPACT
ESG funds are allocated to the County by a formula through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD). These funds require a match of$94,000, in
County General Funds which is included in the 96/97 Homeless Program budget.
III. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
Contra Costa County receives federal Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds on an
entitlement-basis for use in funding emergency homeless shelter operations and related
services , and homeless prevention services. The Health Services Department submitted
an application requesting ESG funding to the Community Development Department and
has been recommended for funding in the amount of$94;000. Funds will be used for
operating expenses at the Central County and Brookside Emergency Shelters which
provide 116 shelter beds for homeless single adults. These shelters serve a critical need
through the provision of emergency housing and services to very-low income homeless
persons in a cost-effective manner. The shelter program is designed to assist homeless
persons achieve independent living.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURES :
ACTION OF BOARD ON OCT 0 8 1996 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact Person: Wendel Brunner, M.D. (313-6712) OCT ® 8 1
CC: Health Services Administration ATTESTED
Health Services (Contracts) PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY