TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the application for grant funds for the 2018 California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program;
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary agreements, and any subsequent amendments, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the 2018 California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, in the amount of $1,241,661, for the approximate period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2024; execute all necessary documents and agreements with partner agencies and subrecipients; and
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Health and Human Services Department (HE) by $1,241,661, offset by grant revenue. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) administers the California Emergency Solutions and Housing (CESH) Program, which funds activities eligible under the State requirements, including operations support for administrative duties to programs directly assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The HCD has established a dedicated Continuum of Care Formula Allocation available for California Continuums of Care (CoC) that are administered locally through an Administrative Entity (AE) of State CESH funds. The City of Long Beach (City) was recently designated by HCD as an AE of State ESG and CESH funds, which is critical to meeting the diverse needs of those served through the Long Beach CoC.
The total 2018 State CESH allocation from HCD amounts to $1,241,661 for the approximate period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2024, which includes $62,803 for administrative costs for Health and Human Services Department staff to manage the State CESH Program (Attachment A).
The HCD requires an Authorizing Resolution from the City’s governing board. The Authorizing Resolution is attached for City Council approval (Attachment B).
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda T. Vu on September 18, 2018 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on September 20, 2018.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on October 9, 2018, to meet the State deadline to adopt the Resolution, and begin contracting for the 2018 California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program by the anticipated start date of January 1, 2019. The start date for the contract term will depend on when the contract is fully executed.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive funding in the amount of $1,241,661 for the approximate period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2024. The total allocation includes $62,083 for Health and Human Services Department administrative costs. An appropriation increase in the amount of $1,241,661 in the Health Fund (SR 130) in the Health and Human Services Department (HE) is requested, offset by grant revenue. No City match or in-kind service mandate is required. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation. These funds supplement programs currently operating within the City’s CoC system.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2018 CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS AND HOUSING PROGRAM
Respectfully Submitted,
KELLY COLOPY
DIRECTOR,
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER