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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the Assistant Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director to execute all required documents necessary to amend Agreement No. C-126909 with the Housing and Community Investment Department of Los Angeles, to accept funding in the amount of $1,250,000 to continue the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Program for FY 2018-2019. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Since 1999, the Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach has been providing housing and supportive services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS with funding provided by HCIDLA. Working with our partners at the Long Beach Health and Human Services Department and with the St. Mary’s Hospital Care Program, the programs have been successful in preventing homelessness with low-income families dealing with HIV/AIDS. The existing contract with the 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 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 70 families annually.
The term of this contract is 12 months, for FY 2018-2019, and provides $1,250,000 for supportive services and TBRA components. Continued funding for these services is vital for Long Beach service areas.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy Attorney Linda T. Vu on June 18, 2018 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on June 21, 2018.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
Housing Authority Commission action is requested on July 10, 2018, so that all required documents can be executed to accept HOPWA Program funding for FY 2018-2019.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Housing Authority will receive $1,250,000 in funding through March 31, 2019. Sufficient funds are currently budgeted in the Housing Authority Fund (SR 151) in the Health and Human Services Department (HE). No match or in-kind service mandate is required, and there is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
KELLY COLOPY
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER