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Adopt a resolution to:
a. Receive an oral report on Board Referral No. 2023.04 regarding the planning and potential implementation of a Storm Recovery Rent Subsidy program for farmworkers negatively impacted by the recent weather disaster events; and
b. Provide direction for implementing a rental subsidy program for farm workers and others affected by the winter storms who are not eligible for other State and Federal rental assistance programs;
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $378,000 to provide a rent subsidy program for farmworkers for Social Services Community Program Fund 001-5010-SOC004-8258, financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund contingencies 001-1050-CAO020 (4/5ths Vote);
d. Authorize the Department of Social Services Director or Assistant Director to negotiate and execute a Contract with Catholic Charities for $198,000 to provide a rent subsidy program for farmworkers for the period upon execution through June 30, 2023; and
e. Authorize the Department of Social Services Director or Assistant Director to negotiate and execute Contract Amendment #5 with the United Way of Monterey County to provide a rent subsidy program for farmworkers adding $180,000 for a revised contract total of $52,599,682.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Receive an oral report on Board Referral No. 2023.04 regarding the planning and potential implementation of a Storm Recovery Rent Subsidy program for farmworkers negatively impacted by the recent weather disaster events; and
b. Provide direction for implementing a rental subsidy program for farm workers and others affected by the winter storms who are not eligible for other State and Federal rental assistance programs;
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $378,0...
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