To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Apply for and accept allocation from California Department of Housing and Community Development, Agreement #29-466-6 (CFS)
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Service Director, or designee, to apply for and accept allocations from the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development in the amounts not to exceed $612,965 for the Transitional Housing Program Round 6, $14,594 for the THP Plus Housing Supplemental (THP+ SUPP) Round 4, and $214,926 for the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP) Round 3 to be expended by June 30, 2027 upon execution of a fully executed agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$842,485: County to receive $612,965 for THP Round 6, $14,594 for THP+ SUPP Round 4 and $214,926 for HNMP Round 3, funding is 100% State with no County match required.
FY24-25 expenditure appropriations and revenue adjustments for the allocations will be included as part of the mid-year budget adjustment. FY25-26 revenue adjustments will be incorporated into the FY 25-26 and FY26-27 budgets.
BACKGROUND:
The State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), issued an Allocation Acceptance Notification, dated October 9, 2024, under Round 6 of the Traditional Housing Program (THP), authorized by item 2240-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapter 22 of the Statutes of 2024) and Chapter 11.7 (commencing with Section 50807) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (HSC); under Round 4 of the THP Plus Housing Supplemental (THP + SUPP) authorized by item 2240-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapter 22 of the Statutes of 2024) and Chapter 11.9 (commencing with HSC 50820) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the HSC; and under Round 3 of the Housing Navigation Maintenance Program (HNMP), authorized by item 2240-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapter 22 of the Statutes of 2024) and Chapter 11.8 (commencing with Section 50811) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the HSC. The Allocation Acceptance forms relate to the availability of THP Round 6, THP+ SUPP Round 4 and HNMP Round 3 Allocation funds; and the Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) was identified as a recipient on the Allocation Acceptance forms dated October 9, 2024.
Allocated funds are to be used by counties to provide housing stability supports and services to help young adults ages 18 to 24 years, inclusive, secure and maintain housing with the priority given to young adults formerly in the foster care systems. Funds are available to be expended by June 30, 2027, upon execution of a HCD Standard Agreement between HCD and County on behalf of EHSD.
The THP, THP+ SUPP and HNMP funds will be used to support and expand housing programs and contracts in the county to provide eligible young adults with housing, housing navigation, direct assistance and supportive services to help achieve self-sufficiency and secure permanent housing. EHSD will coordinate with the Contra Costa Health Services, Health Housing and Homeless Services Department (H3) as the local Continuum of Care to foster communication and collaboration.
Past Board actions regarding this funding are as follows: Accept THP Round 1 funds 3/31/20 (C.52); Accept THP Round 2 funds, 2/2/21 (C.50); Accept THP Round 3 funds, 11/2/21 (C.32); Accept THP Round 4 funds and HNMP Round 1 funds, 11/29/22 (C.45); and Accept THP Round 5 funds, THP+ Supp Round 3 funds and HNMP Round 2 funds, 12/5/23 (C.16, 23-1040).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding, the County will continue to face an increasing number of homeless and former foster transitional-aged young adults without access to housing and preventive services.
CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This agreement supports #3 of the 5 Contra Costa County community outcomes established in the Children’s Report Card”: (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient" by providing housing and supportive services to assist eligible transitional aged youth with securing permanent housing and achieving self-sufficiency.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF Round 6 Transitional Housing Program, Round 4 Transitional Housing Program Plus Supplemental and Round 3 Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Allocation Acceptance.
WHEREAS, the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) issued an allocation acceptance form, dated October 9, 2024 under Round 6 of the Transitional Housing Program (“THP”), authorized by item 2240-102-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapter 22 of the Statutes of 2024) and Chapter 11.7 (commencing with Section 50807) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (the “THP Allocation Acceptance Form”);
WHEREAS, the Development issued an allocation acceptance form, dated October 9, 2024 under Round 4 of the THP Plus Supplemental (“THP+ SUPP”), authorized by item 2240-102-001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapter 22 of the Statutes of 2024) and Chapter 11.9 (commencing with HSC 50820) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (the “THP+ SUPP Allocation Acceptance Form”);
WHEREAS, the Development issued an Allocation Acceptance form, dated October 9, 2024 under Round 3 of the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (“HNMP”) authorized by item 2240-103-0001 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2024 (Chapter 22 of the Statutes of 2024) and Chapter 11.8 (commencing with Section 50811) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code (the “HNMP Allocation Acceptance Form”);
WHEREAS, the THP Allocation Acceptance Form, the THP+ SUPP Allocation Acceptance Form and the HNMP Allocation Acceptance Form are collectively referred to as the “Allocation Acceptance Forms”;
WHEREAS, the Allocation Acceptance Forms relate to the availability of the funds under the THP, THP+ SUPP and HNMP Programs;
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County (County) was listed as an eligible applicant in the THP, THP+ SUPP and HNMP Allocation Acceptance Forms, dated October 9, 2024;
WHEREAS, County is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and accept County’s allocation award, as detailed in the Allocation Acceptance Forms, up to the amounts authorized in the Allocation Acceptance Forms and applicable state law at the time this Resolution is executed and authorized;
WHEREAS, if funds remain available for allocation after the deadline for submitting signed Allocation Acceptance Forms, and if the Department advises County that County is eligible for additional allocations from the remaining funds, County is hereby authorized and directed to accept these additional allocations of THP, THP+ SUPP and/or HNMP funds (“Additional THP Allocation”, “Additional THP+ SUPP”, or “Additional HNMP Allocation”) up to the amount authorized by Department;
WHEREAS, the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to act on behalf of County in connection with the THP Allocation Award and any Additional THP Allocation, and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to be participate in the Program, including but not limited to a Standard Agreement, subject to County Counsel approval as to form, and be awarded the THP Allocation Award, and any Additional THP Allocation, and any amendments to such documents (collectively, the “THP Allocation Award Documents”);
WHEREAS, the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to act on behalf of County in connection with the THP+ SUPP Allocation Award and any Additional THP+ SUPP Allocation, and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to be participate in the Program, including but not limited to a Standard Agreement, subject to County Counsel approval as to form, and be awarded the THP+ SUPP Allocation Award, and any Additional THP+ SUPP Allocation, and any amendments to such documents (collectively, the “THP+ SUPP Allocation Award Documents”);
WHEREAS, the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to act on behalf of County in connection with the HNMP Allocation Award and any Additional HNMP Allocation, and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to be participate in the Program, including but not limited to a Standard Agreement, subject to County Counsel approval as to form, and be awarded the HNMP Allocation Award, and any Additional HNMP Allocation, and any amendments to such documents (collectively, the “HNMP Allocation Award Documents”);
WHEREAS, County shall be subject to the terms and conditions that are specified in the Allocation Acceptance Forms, and that County will use the allocated award funds and any Additional Allocation funds in accordance with the Allocation Acceptance Forms, the Allocation Award Documents, and any and all other allocation funding requirements, and other applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, County has the discretion to accept the THP, THP+ SUPP and HNMP funds as detailed herein but in the event circumstances arise, the County affirms that County is authorized to accept the Allocation Awards independent of each other, as the Department and County Counsel may deem appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept the allocated awards designated in the Allocation Acceptance Forms and applicable state law in the amount of $612,965 for Round 6 of the THP, $14,594 for Round 4 of THP+ SUPP and $214,926 for Round 3 of the HNMP from the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development to be expended by June 30, 2027 upon execution of a fully executed HCD Standard Agreement(s).