Title
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to apply for and accept the County Noncompetitive Award under the No Place Like Home Program for the development of permanent supportive housing for people with a serious mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of chronic homelessness.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to apply for and accept the County Noncompetitive Award under the No Place Like Home Program for the development of permanent supportive housing for people with a serious mental illness who are homeless, chronically homeless or at-risk of chronic homelessness.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development issued a Notice of Funding Availability, dated August 15, 2018 as amended on October 30, 2018 (“NOFA”), under the No Place Like Home Program (“NPLH Program”) for approximately $190 million authorized by Government Code section 15463, Part 3.9 of Division 5 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and Welfare and Institutions Code section 5890.
The NOFA relates to the availability of Noncompetitive Allocation Funds under the NPLH Program. In order to apply for and accept this award, the County must submit a Resolution from the County Board of Supervisors.
Therefore, it is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt this Resolution to allow the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to apply for and accept this award and subsequently submit one or more Project applications within 30 months of the issuance of the Department’s NOFA, which meet the NPLH Program requirements for utilizing the Noncompetitive Allocation funds awarded to the County.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiatives: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 4. Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems; and 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The California Department of Housing and Community Development administers the NPLH Program.
FINANCING:
Adoption of this Resolution will allow the County to apply for and accept the County Noncompetitive Award under the No Place Like Home Program. Should additional revenues and appropriations be required, the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) will present a Budget Augmentation to the Board through their Budget Committee for consideration and approval.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
X Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Stacey Fiess, Management Analyst, 4694
Approved by: Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachment:
Resolution is on file with the Clerk of the Board