Title
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to accept the Alameda County Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) Funds and Corresponding Appropriations in the amount of $500,091 to operate subsidies in new or existing affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, non-congregate shelters, interim or bridge housing, and navigation centers.
Staff report
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Homelessness
SUMMARY
This project supports the sustainability of existing services at two local emergency shelters. Services include interim housing, case management and services that will include the following activities and support services: stabilization services that range from meals, on-site case management, individual therapy, life skills coaching, domestic violence and parenting support groups, evening children's activities, and access to health care and other services. In addition, residents will receive support with housing navigation services with the goal of helping individuals move from the shelter to transitional and permanent housing.
RECOMMENDTATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager's acceptance of the grant award totaling $500,091 and to appropriate the corresponding level of funding from Alameda County, and further authorize the City Manager to execute any related documents.
BACKGROUND
Established on July 31, 2019 by the State of California and administered by the Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council, the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) provides $650,000,000 in one-time flexible block grant funds to continuums of care, large cities and counties to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to end and prevent homelessness in local communities throughout the state of California.
Alameda County Health Care Services Agency (HCSA) is responsible for the County's administration of HHAP Funds. HCSA entered into a standard ag...
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