TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Summer Isham, Contracts Supervisor
SUBJECT: Actions regarding Funding Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests adoption of a resolution authorizing joint application for and acceptance of the County Allocation Awards under the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Transitional Housing Program (THP) Round 5 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) Round 2.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the requested action will allow Director of HHSA to execute documents in connection with the THP and HNMP allocation awards for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in order to receive funds to help youth ages 18-24 secure and maintain housing.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Services division
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
There is no mandate to accept these funds, however, without them, HHSA will not be able to acquire the allocated funds to provide services that help youth, currently and formerly, in foster care and probation systems locate housing opportunities.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.
Consequences if not approved:
If this action is not approved, Napa County will not receive this additional funding to provide housing services to youth in the community.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicab...
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