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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing Assistant Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director to execute all required documents necessary to accept funds from the City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) and implement the Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Program for FY 2015-2016. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach Housing Authority has been providing housing and supportive services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS, with funding provided by the HCIDLA (formerly LAHD), since 1999. Working with our partners at the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and with the St. Mary's Hospital Care Program, the programs have been successful in preventing homelessness with low-income families dealing with AIDS. The existing contract with HCIDLA has expired and a new contract has been provided for execution.
This contract will include supportive services, specifically housing specialist services, for HOPWA clients in emergency, transitional or permanent housing situations. These housing specialist services will focus on assisting HOPWA clients and their families to locate and secure appropriate and affordable housing, and to follow-up with households after receiving housing or other services (through other agencies for benefits, mental health, substance abuse and legal counseling), to assess housing stability, and to provide assistance and referrals, as needed, to help the household maintain their housing. Funding is also being renewed to continue to provide the direct rental subsidies through the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) component for over 80 families annually.
The term of this contract is for twelve months, for FY 2015-2016, and approximately $1.25 million is available for supportive services and our TBRA components. Continued funding for these services is vital for our Long Beach service areas.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Vu on ...
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