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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the Assistant Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director to execute all documents necessary to accept funding from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), formerly the Housing and Community Investment Department of Los Angeles, to continue the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Since 1999, the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) has been providing housing and supportive services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS with funding provided by LAHD through the HOPWA Program. Working with our partners at the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) and with Alliance for Housing and Healing, the HOPWA Program has been successful in preventing homelessness with low-income families living with HIV/AIDS. The existing contract with the LAHD expired on June 30, 2022 and a new contract has been provided for execution.
Continuing the scope of work from the previous contract, funding for the HOPWA Program is being renewed to provide direct rental subsidies through Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for 52 eligible families annually. In addition, the program will provide wraparound supportive services to those that are assisted by the TBRA component. Supportive services specialists will provide case management, outreach, and housing navigation to help HOPWA families remain housed while increasing their independence.
The term of this contract is for FY 2022 - 2023, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and $1,596,292 million is available for supportive services and TBRA components. Continued funding for these services is vital for Long Beach’s service areas.
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony on December 19, 2022 and by Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen on December 28, 2022.
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