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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all required documents necessary to accept funding not to exceed $1,527,699 from the County of Los Angeles to continue to administer the Homeless Incentive Program (HIP)
FY 2023 - 2024 (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On February 7, 2017, the City Council voted unanimously to support Los Angeles County Measure H, the Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness, on the March 7, 2017, ballot. Measure H subsequently passed by two-thirds or more of the vote, which established a new quarter-cent sales tax in Los Angeles County for ten years in order to fund homeless services and prevention programs. Revenues generated by Measure H will be expended by the County Supervisors prior to June 30th of each year. The annual expenditure plan includes projects to prevent homelessness, subsidize housing, provide case management services, increase income, create a coordinated system, preserve, and promote affordable housing for the homeless, and provide services to address the causes and effects of homelessness.
Measure H revenues will be awarded to public agencies to address the aforementioned homeless issues. The Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach (HACLB) is a recipient of Measure H funding and has begun taking the necessary steps, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (the administrator), to implement and administer the Homeless Incentive Program (HIP) in the City of Long Beach. The components of the program are as follows:
•Leasing Bonus: Incentivizes landlords to rent housing units to homeless individualsand families by offering bonuses upon lease-up of eligible applicants and/orparticipants.
•Payment of Rental Application Fees: Provides payment of all applicable applicationfees, up to $50.00* per adult per application.
*This amount is subject to change based on California’s maximum application screening fee.
•Move-In Assistance: Provides move-in assistance such as a security deposit andutility assistance for homeless individuals and families.
• Damage Claims: Provides additional assistance to landlords for unit repair costs beyond the security deposit.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Atoy H. Wilson on August 21, 2023 and Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen on August 22, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
Housing Authority Commission action is requested on September 12, 2023, so that all required documents can be executed to accept HIP funding for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
The HACLB will receive up to $1,527,699 in funding for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Sufficient funds are currently budgeted in the Housing Authority Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department, offset by grant revenues. Any indirect costs that might not ultimately be eligible for grant funds will be funded by the Health Operating Fund, General Fund, or other eligible funds. There is no in-kind service mandate required. This recommendation has minimal staffing impact beyond the normally budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
KELLY COLOPY
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR