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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Consider adopting resolution to declare a shelter crisis within unincorporated areas of Monterey County, as required by the Governor and Legislature for local governments seeking an allocation of funding from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) as part of SB 850 and the 2018-19 Budget Act (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2018).
b. Consider authorizing the Departments of Monterey County to collaborate with the Continuum of Care to work with partners to apply and receive funding through HEAP to address urgent homeless needs in Monterey County.
c. Consider authorizing county staff to apply for all available Homeless Emergency Aid Program grant funds for homeless shelter operations and construction, homeless projects, and/or homeless services. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA/ REVISED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider adopting resolution to declare a shelter crisis within unincorporated areas of Monterey County, as required by the Governor and Legislature for local governments seeking an allocation of funding from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) as part of SB 850 and the 2018-19 Budget Act (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2018).
b. Consider authorizing the Departments of Monterey County to collaborate with the Continuum of Care to work with partners to apply and receive funding through HEAP to address urgent homeless needs in Monterey County.
c. Consider authorizing county staff to apply for all available Homeless Emergency Aid Program grant funds for homeless shelter operations and construction, homeless projects, and/or homeless services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In the County of Monterey, there are increasing numbers of homeless individuals who are identified as homeless, living in their vehicles, on the streets, or other areas not intended for human habitation. The 2017 Monterey County Homeless Census Point-in Time Count found that 419 persons within the unincorporated areas and ...
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