Hold a public hearing on the accomplishments and closeout of the Yolo County Homeless Case Management Program and authorize the County Administrator to sign the grant program closeout forms. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Bryan/Evans) (Est. Time: 10 min)

Project Description:
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and allocates funds to CDBG eligible non-entitlement jurisdictions. Approximately $18.7 million in new CDBG coronavirus response round 1 (CDBG-CV1) federal funds authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, were available to be allocated to eligible jurisdictions to perform activities related to COVID-19 response and recovery. The CARES Act provides extra CDBG funds specifically targeted to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
 
The County of Yolo submitted an application under the CDBG-CV1 NOFA for the following allocation amount and activity:
 
Public Services related to COVID-19 support-Case Management Services for homeless individuals and/or Project Roomkey/Homekey Recipients - $121,755
 
The purpose of this public hearing is to review the results of the Homeless Case Management Support Program and to take comments from the public about the performance of the program.

Outcomes:
As noted above, the County applied for and was awarded a formula allocation of $121,755 to provide Public Services related to COVID-19 support, specifically Case Management Services for homeless individuals and/or Project Roomkey/Homekey Recipients through the CDBG-CV1 funds.  Consistent with the CDBG award, the County approved a subaward of the CDBG-CV1 funds in April 2022 to the City of West Sacramento. The City of West Sacramento acquired the Rodeway Inn motel in December 2020 to provide emergency housing as part of its ongoing efforts to provide homeless assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The acquisition of the 40-room Rodeway Inn was made possible with funds from the State Homekey Program. In addition to the $3,519,212 Homekey Program award, a CARES-fund subaward of $638,775 from Yolo County and local funds from City’s Community Development Block Grant Program ($1,202,874) and Measure E ($2,274,359) funds were used for the acquisition and minor rehabilitation of the Rodeway Inn.

The Homekey Program is overseen by the City’s Community Outreach and Support Division with assistance from the Economic Development and Housing Department. The Homekey Program is a housing first model and program participants receive supportive services such as case management, meal distribution and limited laundry services. The site has been 100% occupied and serves approximately 60 participants. Homeless individuals on the waiting list are placed into the program as program participants exit the program.  With the CDBG-CV1 funds, case management/wrap-around support services were provided to the homeless program participants of the city's Homekey Program, which prepares participants to reintegrate into the community and assists participants with finding a permanent housing alternative. 

County Administrator's Office
Health and Human Services Agency
Yolo County Housing
City of West Sacramento