To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: February 26, 2019
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Department Contact: |
Tammy Moss Chandler |
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463-7774 |
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Department Contact: |
Megan Van Sant |
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463-7733 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Ratification of Submission of Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Capacity Building Project Funds on Behalf of the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care; Approval to Accept Award and Submit Budget and Proposal to HUD; Authorization for the Health and Human Services Agency Director or Designee to Execute Grant Agreement in an Amount Up To $150,000 for the Period of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 and Any Renewals or Amendments that Do Not Exceed the Annual Maximum Amount; Approval to Disperse HMIS Capacity Building Program Funds; and Direction for the Auditor Controller to Include Grant Funds in Budget Unit 5010-Grant 0433 (Homeless Services Continuum of Care) and Receive, Deposit and Implement Spending of Grant Funds
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify submission of application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Capacity Building Project funds on behalf of the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care; approve acceptance of award and submission of budget and proposal to HUD; authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or designee to execute Grant Agreement in the amount of up to $150,000 for the period of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021, and any renewals or amendments that do not exceed the annual maximum amount; approval to disperse HMIS Capacity Building Program funds; and direct the Auditor-Controller to include grant funds in Budget Unit 5010-Grant 0433 (Homeless Services Continuum of Care) and receive, deposit and implement spending of grant funds.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Planning and Development issued a Notice of Funding Availability for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Capacity Building Projects. The funding is only available to existing local Continua of Care (CoC). On January 30, 2019, Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) applied for the HUD grant for HMIS Capacity Building Project funds on behalf of the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care (MCHSCoC). The funding is primarily targeted to CoCs that are most in need of HMIS improvements. Mendocino County is on the list of CoCs with high need HMIS implementations, with HHSA leading the program. HHSA provides funding and staff support to maintain the HMIS in order to meet specific homelessness related needs as identified in the CoC’s coverage area.
This grant has a two-phase selection process. Phase 1 is the submission of applications, and selection of recipients awarded the grant. Phase 2 is the submission of the budget and proposal. The project extends over a full 24-month period starting September 1, 2019, and ending August 31, 2021, consisting of two 12-month budget periods. If selected to receive the grant, MCHSCoC is eligible for a minimum of $20,000 per project period, and up to $150,000 total award amount. Grant funds are to be used for upgrading, customizing, and configuring the HMIS’s functionality, improving HMIS data quality, and training HMIS Lead staff and CoC Leadership through participation in HUD-approved training event(s).
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/hcfc
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: HUD Grant |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: Up to $150,000 Revenue Agreement Beginning Fiscal Year 19-20 |
if no, please describe: Funds come from the United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development. If awarded, funds will be in Budget Unit 5010-Grant 0433 (Homeless Services Continuum of Care) for Fiscal Year 19-20. |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Meribeth Dermond, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: February 27, 2019 |
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