Consent-Health & Human Services # 20.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 02/27/2024
- Brief Title
- Agreement with CA Department of Community Services and Housing for Community Services Block Grant funding
From:
Nolan Sullivan, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Samantha Fusselman, Adult and Aging Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x2492
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Approve and authorize the Yolo County Procurement Manager, or designee, to sign Agreement 24F-3052 with the California Department of Community Services and Development for the County’s Community Services Block Grant for funding in the amount of $398,789 for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 and adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of the agreement. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Recommended Action
- Approve and authorize the Yolo County Procurement Manager, or designee, to sign Agreement 24F-3052 with the California Department of Community Services and Development for the County’s Community Services Block Grant for funding in the amount of $398,789 for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025;
- Adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of Agreement Number 24F-3052 with CSD for CSBG funding, including any additional amendments and/or revisions to the Agreement; and
- Authorize the Procurement Manager, or designee, to enter into and accept any additional financial or nonfinancial amendments and revisions of the Agreement upon approval as to form by County Counsel.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) assists the County in fulfilling its obligation to address and operate community-based programs designed to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals within Yolo County’s service area to achieve greater self-sufficiency by implementing priorities identified in CSBG – Community Action Plan:
- Housing and Homeless Services—Finding and keeping safe, decent, and affordable housing. Priorities within this service area include housing navigation assistance, supportive services to assist persons maintain permanent housing, eviction prevention assistance such as help paying rent and utilities, and transitional/bridge housing.
- Employment Assistance— Finding and keeping meaningful employment. Priorities within this category include assisting with employer engagement and recruitment, providing job placement assistance and skills training.
- Emergency Assistance—Meeting the immediate needs of food, shelter, clothing, and protection from violence. Priorities within this category include emergency shelter beds for persons and families experiencing homelessness, meals for food insecure persons and families, as well as safety from crime and domestic violence.
- Education—Addressing educational needs. Priorities within this category include providing adult education programs, English as second language classes, life skills training, literacy classes, career/technical education assistance, K-12 retention and persistence services, and access to higher education (i.e. community college, 4-year college).
On or about December 15, 2020, December 13, 2021, and January 18, 2023 the County entered into State Agreements No. 21F-4052, 22F-5052 and 23F-4052, respectively, to implement and continue to fund the County’s CSBG – Community Action Plan. This new agreement will provide the County with an addition $398,789 in revenue to continue to support the CSBG – Community Action Plan and provide vital services to Yolo County residents.
Performance Measures included in this Agreement are as follows:
Performance Measures are not associated with this revenue Agreement.
Performance Measures included in this Agreement are as follows:
Performance Measures are not associated with this revenue Agreement.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Not applicable to revenue agreements
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 398,789
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 398,789
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- CSBG Grant
- $398,789
Further explanation as needed:
No general funds are required by this action. The total amount of this action is up to $398,789 in revenue for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. The amount of $398,789 is included in the HHSA adopted budget for 2023-24.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mrobertson | 02/15/2024 08:32 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 02/15/2024 08:40 AM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 02/20/2024 01:00 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Emily Covey
- Started On:
- 01/08/2024 12:45 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/20/2024