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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra
FROM: ' SCOTT TANDY, DIRECTOR Costa
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT . County
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DATE: July 16, 1996 °
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF 1996 LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENOATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director or designee to execute and submit to the .
California Department of Community Services and Development 1996 Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Amendment No. 1 (County Contract #39-806-2--State Contract #96B-8003)
to increase the total reimbursable amount by $61,566 from $168,364 to $229,930 to continue LIHEAP
services for the period from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This Contract is Federally funded through the California Department of Community Services and
Development. Funding from this agreement from January 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996 is reflected in the
Community Services Department's FY 1995-96 budget. Funding for the period July 1, 1996 through
December 31, 1996 will be reflected in the Department's FY 1996-97 budget. No County funding is
required.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
On February 6, 1996 the Board approved State Contract#96B-8003 (County #39-806-1) with the California
Department of Community Services and Development (State) for 1996 Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance (LIHEAP) services. Due to budget negotiations in Washington, D.C. earlier this year, the
LIHEAP programs were operating under a continuing resolution and received only partial funding from the
State.
Contract #39-806-2 represents the rest of the anticipated total funding from the State to continue providing
low-income home energy assistance services to eligible county residents. This contract amendment will be
reviewed and approved as to form by County Counsel prior to submission to the State.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOAR COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE (S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON LA62M4 99,110 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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CC: ATTESTED
CAO PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
CSD SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY
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INCOMING FUNDS
NARRATIVE STATEMENT
1996 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Amendment No. 1
Contract #39-806-2 (State #96B-8003)
1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. LIHEAP Weatherization Assistance, Home Energy
Assistance Programs.
2. FUNDING AGENCY. California Department of Community Services and
Development (formerly Department of Economic Opportunity in 1995).
3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This amendment continues a current program.
4. PROPOSED TERM. January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996.
5. CURRENT FUNDING. This amendment increases the maximum reimbursable
amount of federal funding by $61,566 from $168,364 to $229,930 through the
California Department of Community Services and Development (State).
6. FUTURE FUNDING. This is a long-range program for which funding is expected to
continue. The amount of future funding is dependent upon Congressional action.
7. BUDGET SUMMARY. A revised budget is being prepared to cover the funding
increase.
8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. Darnell Turner is responsible for administration of
this program.
9. PROGRAM NEED. The LIHEAP program provides needed energy efficient
measures to low-income residents of our County which results in considerable cost
savings. County participation in this program is part of a national objective established
by the. Federal government to ensure that low-income communities are able to achieve
energy savings on utility bills and.gain knowledge of how to use their utilities more
efficiently. All clients served by this program must meet federal poverty income
guidelines.as indicated by program regulations.
10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The LIHEAP Program in this County
interfaces with various County, city, and community-based organizations to prevent
duplication of effort and services. The Housing/Energy Program Manager has
established linkages with various agencies in our County and conducts community
needs assessments to maintain a level of contact, resources, and referrals.
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The Community Services Department (Department), Housing/Energy Division
currently collaborates with the cities of Concord and Richmond and the County's
Housing Authority in the sharing of information and referral.
11. PROJECT GOALS. The goal of this program is to provide energy saving measures
to low-income communities which results in reduced energy costs under the Low-
Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
12. STATED OBJECTIVES. The objectives of this program are:
1) To provide energy saving measures to low-income communities which results in
reduced energy costs;
2) To educate low-income residents regarding how to achieve cost reductions as
they relate to energy efficiency in the home.
13. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. This program is operated by the Community Services
Department's Housing/Energy Division staff and management. The Housing/Energy
Division is responsible for the administration of the LIHEAP Program and the
reporting of all program activities.
14. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Darnell Turner, Program Manager for the
Housing/Energy Division, is responsible for LIHEAP Program administration. The
evaluation tools used in determining the Department's outcomes is measured by the
number of homes served against the number indicated in the Department's work plan
included in its application to the State. Once a home is serviced by the Department's
Housing/Energy crew, the Assessor is assigned to check for all work performed and
completed. All work performed by Department staff is reviewed by the Program
Manager for accuracy and compliance.
15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). Currently, the
Housing/Energy Division is liquidating some of its vehicles due to program funding
decreases and increased costs. Second, the Department is in the process-of seeking new
sources of funding for its Housing/Energy Division.
16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None.
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