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a. Approve the submission of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Round 4) Application to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness on behalf of Monterey County; and
b. Authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of Social Services to execute all documents (standard funding agreements, amendments, etc.) required to be awarded the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Round 4) allocation.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the submission of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Round 4) Application to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness on behalf of Monterey County; and
b. Authorize the Director or the Assistant Director of Social Services to execute all documents (standard funding agreements, amendments, etc.) required to be awarded the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Round 4) allocation.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 30, 2022, the State of California, Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) announced the availability of a fourth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program funding. Round One of funding was authorized by AB 101 in 2019, Round Two of funding was authorized by AB 83 in 2020, and Round Three of funding was authorized by AB 140 in 2021.
HHAP Round 4 is a $1 billion block grant program authorized by AB 178 Budget Act of 2022 and approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 30, 2022, of which 28 percent will be awarded to counties. However, specific funding allocations for jurisdictions have not been announced. HCFC will determine allocations following Housing and Urban Development" (HUD) certification of the 2022 "Point-in-Time" Count. Allocation announcements are expected sometime in January 2023.
The HHAP-4 application process requires all eligible applicants to agendize required information and submit applications by November 29, 2022. Per Health and...
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