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FROM: William Walker, MD Health Services Director f
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DATE:
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SUBJECT: Authorization to submit the 2001 County
Consolidated Application for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Director of the Health Services Department or his designee
to execute and transmit, on behalf of the County, cities and other agencies, a Consolidated
Application for the 2001 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding along with the
necessary certifications and assurances to the Housing and Urban Development Department
(HUD).
BACKGROUND-
The annual Consolidated Application, in response to the Housing and Urban Development
Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funding, is a
primary source of funding to Contra Costa County agencies for providing housing and services
for the homeless. This year, $850 million is available to Homeless Assistance Programs
throughout the country. Contra Costa County's "pro rata" need is expected to be approximately
$1.7 million in 2001. Historically, Contra Costa County has received substantially more than
our established "pro rata" need - all of which goes to supportive housing and services to
homeless individuals and families in Contra Costa County.
Since 1996, the County has submitted an annual Consolidated Application for Continuum of
Care Homeless Assistance Program funds. In 2000, Contra Costa County received its largest
allocation to date of $4.3 million. Currently, the County Homeless Program, Continuum of Care
Advisory Board, and the community are in the midst of preparing the Consolidated Application
for the 2001 NOFA.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
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ACTION OF BOARD ON/VVI�20�, aO O/ APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE
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CONTACT: Lavonna Martin 5-6140 JOHN SWIEETEN,CLERK OF THE
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The Homeless Continuum of Care Advisory Board has established a process for the 2001
NOFA that is aligned with HUD priorities and provides for the continual strengthening of the
County's Consolidated Application. HUD is insistent that the application demonstrates clear
evidence of community oversight through the Continuum of Care Board. The Contra Costa
Homeless Continuum of Care Advisory Board has approved the community process and
timeline for the development of the County's Consolidated Application this year, which is
included as Attachment 1.
The County Homeless Program is working with the Homeless Continuum of Care Advisory
Board and community agencies to strengthen this year's application and maximize the amount
of HUD funding that comes to Contra Costa agencies. For the third year, the County
Homeless Program and the Continuum of Care Advisory Board is working with HomeBase, a
Bay Area homeless policy organization, to assist with the community participation process. In
addition, HomeBase will provide technical assistance to applicants and coordinate the
consolidation of the application. We are confident that the long standing relationship and
familiarity of HomeBase with Contra Costa County agencies will work to strengthen the overall
Consolidated Application — bringing the maximum federal funding into Contra Costa to provide
services to those in our community who need it the most.