HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 06271989 - 89-411 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 27 , 1989 , . by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden , Schroder, McPeak , Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Standards for Administration RESOLUTION NO. 89/ 411
of the General Assistance Program
Pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code section 17001,
Resolution No. 88/576 is amended as follows:
First: The Board of Supervisors declares that with the exception of
its standards for health care expressed in Resolution No. 82/1486, Board of
Supervisors' Resolution No. 88/576, as amended, is the only Board
resolution or order since September 13, 1988 by which this Board has
adopted standards of aid and care under Welfare and Institutions Code
sections 17000 and 17001 .
Second: With respect to the subjects of Emergency Assistance and an
Immediate Need and Shelter Program for General Assistance applicants and
eligibles, the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the report and
recommendations of the County Social Service Director as its findings, and
amends Resolution No. 88/576 as follows; effective September 1, 1989 :
1 . Part VII . B. , entitled "Emergency Assistance" is repealed.
2 . Part VII . B. , entitled "Immediate Need and Shelter" is added,
reading as follows:
B. Immediate Need and Shelter
1 . Immediate Need Program for General Assistance
Applicants:
a. Persons who apply for General Assistance
benefits and who clearly establish their identification and
probable eligibility, will be granted benefits upon the
determination of their qualification for immediate need (if
possible, upon the day of their application) and prior to a
determination as to their eligibility.
b. Immediate need benefits shall be pro-rated for
the calendar month in .which application is made and shall be
continued beyond such calendar month upon re-application,
for a total period not to exceed one month within one year.
c. Immediate need benefits shall be credited
against General Assistance entitlements upon a determination
of eligibility.
d. Immediate need benefits shall terminate upon a
determination of ineligibility, or upon- failure to cooperate
in determining eligibility. In the event of termination, an
applicant may not reapply for Immediate Need benefits for
one month.
2. Shelter benefits for homeless Immediate Need and
General Assistance eligibles:
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a. An eligible applicant for shelter benefits
must clearly establish that the applicant is unable to
obtain shelter through the applicant's own efforts.
b. The provision of ' shelter benefits', including
alternative housing vouchers, is contingent upon:
i. The eligible's continuing eligibility for
Immediate Need or General Assistance.
ii . The eligible's acceptance of shelter or
housing facilities assigned by the Social Service
Department or its designee.
iii. The eligible's obedience to the reasonable
rules and regulations of the shelter program to which
the applicant is assigned.
iv. The eligible's abstinence from drugs and
alcohol.
v. The eligible's participation in directed
activity assignments, including but not limited to work,
alcohol, and drug programs .
C. The Social Service Department or its designee
will assign shelter eligibles first to County-sponsored
shelters, and second, to private shelters, as determined by
the Department, at a cost not to exceed $12 . 00 per night.
d. If assigned shelter facilities are not
available, the Social Service Department shall provide to
the shelter eligible once in a month a voucher for an amount
equal to the maximum appropriate General Assistance housing
entitlement, upon which the County will reimburse in the
amount of the voucher any person who has provided verified
shelter to the shelter eligible for at least one month prior
to the expiration date of the voucher: Such vouchers .must
be presented for payment within seven days from the
expiration date.
3. Actions denying immediate need or shelter benefits or
terminating immediate need or shelter benefits shall be expressed
in writing, stating the reason(s) for the action, and are
effective immediately subject to appeal without aid paid pending
as provided in Part IX. Pending appeal, the applicant or
eligible may request in writing an administrative review. Such
review shall be conducted within three working days after the
request is received, by the Social Service Director's designated
Reviewer. The appellant shall have an opportunity to meet with
the Reviewer and to offer evidence and argument. The Reviewer
shall affirm, reject, or modify the action, which decision shall
be final, pending appeal.
3 . Part XI, entitled "Reimbursement" is added, reading as follows:
As a condition precedent to the receipt of Immediate Need or
General Assistance benefits, eligible persons must execute a repayment
agreement and lien upon their property as provided in Welfare and
Institutions Code section 17109, and repay such benefits.
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Director , Social Service ATTESTED: June 27 , 1989
County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
County Administrator of Supervisors and county Administrator
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RESOLUTION 140. 89/ 411 Page 2
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
27 1989
Adopted this Order on June , by the following vote.:
Ay$S: Supervisors Powers , Fanden , Schroder, McPeak , Torlakson
NOBS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: General Assistance Basic
Need Allowances
The Social Service Director is directed to study the costs of basic
needs for General Assistance eligibles and to report to the Board no later
than August 1, 1989 as to whether he recommends changes in the amounts
allowed for such basic needs .
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: —June 27 9 1989
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clark of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
BY Q IV- Deputv
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