Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $50,400 to modify and increase contract EL007252 with the Community Shelter Board (CSB) for the Homeless Prevention and Transition Programs. The modification will provide $50,400.00 from the General Fund for the purpose of continuing the city's support of Homeless Prevention and Transition Programs. The Homeless Prevention Program reduces the number of persons needing shelter by preventing families and individuals from becoming homeless through relocation, case management, service linkages and mediation services, as well as short-term financial rent, mortgage or utility assistance. The Transitions Program reintegrates families and individuals who are currently homeless into the community through provisions of relocation, case management, service linkage and short-term rental assistance.
Emergency action is requested so that the Community Shelter Board can continue to provide these services without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: $50,400 will be expended from the City's General Funds.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a Community Shelter Board (CSB) contract for the Homeless Prevention and Transition Programs; to authorize the expenditure of $50,400 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($50,400)
Body
Whereas, this legislation authorizes the expenditure of these funds to modify and increase the Community Shelter Board (CSB) contract for the Homeless Prevention and Transition Programs; and
Whereas, the Community Shelter Board (CSB) Homeless Prevention and Transition Programs provide support for preventing families and individuals from becoming homeless; and
Whereas, the Community Shelter Board (CSB) will receive an additional $50,400; and
Whereas, the grant funds are from the City's General Fund; and
Whereas, emergency action is requested to avoid interruptions in program services; and
Whereas, an e...
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