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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute Facility Use Permits at the Multi-Service Center for a period of five years, October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019, with the option of extending the permits annually after the end of the initial term and upon a determination by the City that the permittees have fully complied with the terms and conditions of the Permits and are otherwise in good standing with the City. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Homeless Services Division, oversees the Multi-Service Center (MSC), which serves as the centralized intake and assessment center for homeless services city-wide. In addition to the DHHS, twelve social service agencies occupy office space at the MSC to provide critical resources and housing linkages to Long Beach residents experiencing homelessness. Agencies utilizing space at the MSC are required to be non-profit or government agencies, and address a critical need at the local level. All agencies must meet City insurance requirements. As per City requirements, the occupant agencies must execute a Facility Use Permit (FUP) with the City.
The FUPs will be for an initial term of five years and extended at the end of the term upon a determination by the City that the permittees have fully complied with the terms and conditions of the Permits and are otherwise in good standing with the City.
Current FUP's for agencies operating at the MSC ended on June 30, 2014 and renewals were on hold pending completion of the MSC Modernization in October 2014. The following agencies will be issued FUPs:
Agency |
Services Provided |
1. Alliance for Housing and Healing |
Case Management for Individuals with HIV/AIDS |
2. Catholic Charities |
Supportive Services and Shelter Linkage |
3. Department of Public Social Services |
Linkage to Mainstream Benefits |
4. Goodwill-Serving the People of Southern California |
Employment Services |
5. Help Me Help You |
Financial Literacy Classes & Health Care Enrollment |
6. Interval House |
Housing Coordination |
7. Long Beach Veterans Healthcare System |
Case Management & Supportive Services for Veterans |
8. Mental Health America |
Mental Health Outreach & Supportive Services for Veterans |
9. People Assisting the Homeless (PATH Ventures) |
Housing Coordination |
10. The Children's Clinic |
Health Care Services |
11. United States Veterans Initiative |
Outreach and Supportive Services for Veterans |
12. 1736 Family Crisis Center |
Regional linkages for Coordinated Entry System (SPA8) |
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy Webber and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on September 4, 2014.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 23, 2014 in order to allow the Facility Use Permits to begin on October 1, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT
Facility Use Permits are granted at no fee or charge to the agencies. The agencies utilizing space at the MSC are funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care grants, foundation funds, and Los Angeles County funding to provide direct services to the City's homeless population. As the lead operator of these facilities, the City is responsible for utilities and facility costs. Sufficient funds are budgeted in the General fund (GF) in the Health and Human Services Department (HE).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
KELLY COLOPY
DIRECTOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER