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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRC Homeless Prevention 2023HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT, dated _________________ for the convenience of the parties hereto, is between the City of San Luis Obispo, a chartered municipal corporation (referred to herein as CITY), and Community Action Partnership (referred to herein as GRANTEE). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, GRANTEE has requested CITY to contribute to the Homeless Prevention Services program as submitted in its application to the CITY on January 27, 2023. WHEREAS, the Services will be available to residents of the City, thereby serving both a public and municipal purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and GRANTEE for and in consideration of the mutual benefits, promises, and agreements set forth herein, do agree as follows: 1. GRANTEE will make its Services, as described in its application (the “Application”), incorporated by reference and attached as Exhibit A, available to CITY residents from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. 2. GRANTEE will provide CITY with a mid-year report, due January 10, 2024, and final program report, due July 10, 2024, summarizing administrative, financial, and client Service activities. Said reports shall be in the form of "Exhibit B," attached hereto. 3. GRANTEE and all its agents, representatives, or participants in any manner in the performance of its obligations and duties hereunder shall be employees, or volunteers for GRANTEE. They shall not, for any purpose, be considered employees or agents of the CITY. 4. GRANTEE agrees to hold CITY harmless and to defend CITY against, from, and in any claim, action, proceeding, or hearing wherein there is an allegation charging liability on the part of the CITY as a result of any act or omission, negligent or otherwise, by GRANTEE. 5. CITY agrees to pay GRANTEE a one-time only grant, in the sum of $10,000, to be used for the Services as described in the Application. The grant will be paid in one installment when a signed contract is received. 6. The Department Head – Administration may terminate this agreement at his sole discretion, after a public hearing and upon ten (10) days written notice to GRANTEE. Said termination shall be effective thirty (30) days after CITY mails notice of termination of agreement to GRANTEE. Any funds not paid pursuant to paragraph 5 above shall revert to CITY upon said termination. DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D 5/12/2023 | 6:19 PM PDT 7.GRANTEE hereby certifies and agrees that it will comply with the Human Relations Committee "Bylaws," which creates an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental, or economic status. 8.For purposes of notice under this agreement, all notices shall be considered effective upon being sent by certified mail to the following addresses: CITY: City of San Luis Obispo 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Attn: Greg Hermann, Assistant City Manager GRANTEE: Community Action Partnership 1030 Southwood Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 esteinberg@capslo.org IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement by their proper officers duly authorized: Grantee By: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION By: Greg Hermann, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Christine Dietrick, City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D AGENCY:* PROJECT/PROGRAM NAM E:* Addre ss * Email:* WEBSITE: WHO PREPARED THIS APPLICATION:* PHONE:* FEDERAL TAX ID NUM BER:* DATE AGENCY ESTABLISHED:* AM OUNT OF GRANT REQUEST:* Ple ase prov ide your age ncy’s core mission state me nt (M aximum 50 words)* Brie fly de scribe the program/proje ct or re ason you are re que sting funds (max 150 words)* Ple ase de scribe your grant re que st in de tail (max 250 words)* 2023-24 Human Services Grant (formally GIA) Application Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) CAPSLO Homeless Prevention Services City San Luis Obispo State / Province / Region CA Postal / Zip Code 93401 Country United States Street Address 1030 Southwood Dr. Address Line 2 esteinberg@capslo.org (This person will receive notifications regarding grant decisions, contract execution, and reporting requirements) https://capslo.org/ Shawna Crane 8055444355 952,410,253 12/9/1965 10,000.00$ Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County addresses the causes of poverty, empowering low- income people to achieve self-sufficiency through community-based collaborations and programs. The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc, (CAPSLO) Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Program provides emergency financial assistance to residents in households in the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO) that are at risk of being evicted and need help with a rental payment, or who need support securing housing with first month’s rent and/or a security deposit. Individuals provided with financial assistance are those who can demonstrate their ability to maintain rent beyond the subsidy and are willing to participate in case management for six months (to further ensure continued success). Case managers work with candidates to develop and maintain a realistic post-housed budget and connect them to community resources to obtain additional assistance including food, clothing, job training and more. In addition, individuals are encouraged to utilize the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center for meals, primary medical care, and other supportive day services. Exhibit A DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D Ite mize how your age ncy would use the GIA award.* Ple ase de scribe cre ativ e approache s your age ncy take s to achie v e the Age ncy’s mission.* Ple ase de scribe the inte raction or collaboration be twe e n your Age ncy and othe r local non-profits who se rv e similar clie nte le .* How will your program and the citize ns of San Luis Obispo be ne fit as a re sult of this grant?* Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing, part of the existing Case Management program at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, provides immediate financial assistance to prevent individuals from falling into homelessness or assist them out of homelessness and into stable housing. Since rents continue to increase and landlords are requiring up to three month’s rent to move in, additional funding is needed. Although Cares Act housing assistance received by the County can be applied to those who have been affected by COVID-19, this grant will provide assistance for those individuals whose homelessness or risk of homelessness is not due to COVID- 19. Clients are screened to establish which individuals have the greatest need. Individuals who experience unexpected setbacks caused by illness, loss of a job, or other sudden circumstances beyond their control are considered qualified if they are also income-eligible (under 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines). For eviction prevention assistance (one month’s rent), clients must provide proof of emergency need: rent payment is in arrears or due within five days, or they must provide an eviction notice from the landlord. To secure housing through first month’s rent or security deposit, the household is living in an emergency shelter, a car, or a motel. They must participate in the Case Management program and show that they can afford the monthly rent once housed. Checks are mailed directly to the landlord or given to the case manager to personally deliver to the landlord. (refer back to “Funding Decisions” Section on page 1 on the directions) The majority of the funding ($9,259) will be used for financial assistance payments to cover rent or security deposits for low-income City of San Luis Obispo households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. As mentioned above, payments will be made directly to the landlord. The remaining funds ($741) will be used for agency indirect costs at a federally approved 8% rate. CAPSLO has successfully provided homeless services in San Luis Obispo County for 34 years. The 40 Prado Homeless Services Center in San Luis Obispo achieves the agency’s mission of empowering individuals to attain self-sufficiency through strategic programming to meet community needs, integrated services, and collaboration. The 40 Prado Homeless Services Center offers 24/7 emergency shelter services, meals, showers, , health screenings at the CHC on-site clinic, services to dual diagnosed individuals, recuperative care for those recently released from the hospital, a warming center, animal kennels, a community garden, internet access, a mail and message center to facilitate job and housing searches, and safe parking to homeless individuals and families. CAPSLO’s Head Start program offers the “Home Based” family education and support program for parents of toddlers at the shelter. These comprehensive on-site services are provided by agency staff, volunteers (pandemic guidelines permitting), and community partners. An example of collaboration that exists with CAPSLO’s Homeless Services Case Management is the Coordinated Entry Program with 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO). CAPSLO focuses on serving individuals and families in the City of San Luis Obispo, while 5CHC serves the South County and ECHO serves the North County. The three agencies enter client data into CAPSLO’s shared database using a common screening form to avoid service duplication. All of SLO County is covered through this partnership, and homeless individuals as well as those on the verge of homelessness have access to services regardless of their location, and are appropriately referred. Other local agencies collaborating with CAPSLO at 40 Prado are Dignity Health, Tenet Health, Community Counseling Center, CenCal Health, Restorative Partners, Legal Assistance Foundation, Middlehouse, and Casa Solana. DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D The HRC has ide ntifie d the ir main funding priority as: Home le ss pre v e ntion including affordable and alte rnativ e housing, supportiv e se rv ice s and transitional housing. Doe s your grant re que st me e t this funding priority?* Which othe r priority of the non-ranke d HRC funding prioritie s doe s your re que st support? Ple ase che ck the appropriate boxe s: What is the proje ct’s total budge t?* What is your age ncy’s e ntire total annual budge t?* What pe rce ntage of your age ncy’s e ntire total annual budge t come s from priv ate (non- gov e rnme ntal) donations?* What are those priv ate funding source s? What pe rce ntage of your age ncy’s e ntire total annual budge t come s from public (gov e rnme ntal) donations? What are those public funding source s? Hav e you se e n growth or de cline in your funding source s ov e r the past ye ar? If so, how much? From what type of source s? Benefit to Homeless Prevention program: Human Services Grant funding will help prevent individuals living in the City of SLO that are in danger of becoming homeless, or homeless individuals with a last known address in the City of SLO that are living in their car, motel, or at an emergency shelter. These funds will be used to provide rental assistance to individuals and families at immediate risk of losing their housing, or those who are working to obtain housing but don’t have the funds for a security deposit and/or first month’s rent through case management. Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funding is essential to house or keep housed individuals and families who would otherwise end up on the street. Benefits to Citizens of San Luis Obispo: Although participants come to 40 Prado from all areas of the county, Human Services Grant funds will only be used for City of San Luis Obispo residents who are at imminent risk of homelessness. The City of San Luis Obispo benefits from the Homeless Prevention program by decreasing the number of people who are at-risk of homelessness and are looking for stable housing. This reduces the strain on community resources and the limited number of rentals. Yes No Hunger and malnutrition prevention Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need Supportive and developmental services for children and youth in need Services encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusivity in marginalized communities 10,000.00$ (for the local chapter if a widespread organization) 101,944,391.00$ 1% The operation and maintenance costs for 40 Prado Homeless Services Center are funded through a combination of local government grants, corporate grants, private foundation grants, and from community donations through the fundraising efforts of both CAPSLO and Friends of 40 Prado. 99% Federal agencies such as Department of Health and Human Services, USDA for Head Start and Child Care Resource Connection, Department of Energy, the State of California, SLO County, and local city government. CAPSLO has experienced overall growth in funding for programs. 40 Prado Homeless Services funding from the County and City of San Luis Obispo increased by $175,000 for additional safe parking and permanent housing supports. Case Management had a net increase of funds of $35,000 for emergency housing. Supportive Services for Veteran Families funding increased by $1.2 million. CARES Act Funding decreased $2.3 million from the prior year. DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D Did you re ce iv e any funds to mitigate financial impacts associate d with COVID-19? If so, how much? From what type of source s? Will this grant satisfy a match grant re quire me nt, or le v e rage funding from anothe r grantor? If so, how much? From what funding source s? Is this grant re que st for a ne w program, or continuation of an e xisting program? In the table below briefly list 1-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success. M e thods of Ev aluation Indicators of Succe ss Using the chart below briefly explain if your agency plans to collaborate with other agencies and partners on this project. Give specific examples and specify other collaborators: Name of Partne r Activ ity/Se rv ice The y Prov ide for This Proje ct What is the total number of residents served by your agency and program? # of re side nts se rv e d by your program July 2022- June 2023 # of re side nts se rv e d by your age ncy July 2022- June 2023 Proje cte d # of re side nts your program will se rv e July 2023- June 2024 Proje cte d # of re side nts your age ncy will se rv e July 2023- June 2024 City of SLO Yes, CAPSLO received $200,000 in ARPA Public Health funds for the Adult Day Center through the County. Yes. 100% of funds will be used as a match for the HUD Coordinated Entry Program through the County. We are also using this funding to match a grant from the SLO Community Foundation Opportunity to Thrive Fund. A specific amount cannot be listed at this time. Requested funds for Homeless Prevention supports the continuation of an existing program. Tracking Attendance (Sample answer) 1. Document # able to retain/obtain stable housing 100 Attendees Per Session (Sample answer) 1. Seven individuals or families obtain/retain housing Tracking Attendance (Sample answer) 2. Follow up 3 months after assistance provide 100 Attendees Per Session (Sample answer) 2. 90% remain stably housed at three months later ABC Dance Club (Sample answer) 1. 5Cities Homeless Coalition Free Use of Dance Hall (Sample answer) 1. Coordinate, co-manage eviction prevention services ABC Dance Club (Sample answer) 2. ECHO Free Use of Dance Hall (Sample answer) 2. Coordinate, co-manage eviction prevention services ABC Dance Club (Sample answer) 3. Transitions Mental Health Association Free Use of Dance Hall (Sample answer) 3. Meet weekly to discuss services; cross-refer ABC Dance Club (Sample answer) 4. County of SLO Dept Social Services Free Use of Dance Hall (Sample answer) 4. Meet weekly to discuss services; cross-refer ABC Dance Club (Sample answer) 5. SLO Legal Assistance Foundation Free Use of Dance Hall (Sample answer) 5. Cross refer for client services 9 2,501 15 4,000 DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D Outside City limits Total Se rv e d If your agency is submitting more than one application for a grant, please rank the applications in the order of priority. Application name 1 2 Ple ase attach any docume nts he re 1 Ple ase attach any docume nts he re 2 Ple ase attach any docume nts he re 3 Ple ase attach any docume nts he re 4 Elig ibility C hecklis t: (Pleas e review the checklis t at the beg inning of this a pplication a nd ma ke s ure you have followed a ll g uidelines and included a ll required documents ) I c er ti fy tha t th e i n for ma ti o n c on ta i n ed i n thi s a p pl i c a ti on i s , to th e b es t o f my kno wl ed ge, tr u e a nd a c c ur a te; th a t ou r a gen c y s u bs c r i bes to th e Hu ma n Rel a ti o ns Co mmi s s i on ’s “Sta tement of P u r p os e a n d Byl a ws ” whi c h c r ea tes a n en vi r o nmen t wi thi n th e Ci ty i n whi c h a l l p er s o ns c a n en j oy equ a l r i gh ts a nd o pp or tun i ti es r ega r dl es s of r a c e, r el i gi o n, s ex , n a ti o na l o r i gi n , s ex ua l o r i en ta ti o n, a ge, ph ys i c a l , men ta l or ec o no mi c s ta tus ; a nd th a t thi s a p pl i c a ti on i s s ub mi tted wi th th e Boa r d o f Di r ec tor ’s ful l kno wl ed ge a nd en do r s emen t. Print Name :* Title * Signature * Date * 0 22,380 0 24,000 9 24,881 15 28,000 CAPSLO Homeless Prevention Services CAPSLO Services Affirming Family Empowerment (SAFE) 2022 CAPSLO Org Chart and Board Roster.pdf 340.65KB CAPSLO IRS Determination Letter 501c3.pdf 379.75KB 2023-24 CAPSLO Human Services Grant budget.pdf 139.57KB 2021 AUDIT CAPSLO FINAL - compressed for size.pdf 470.46KB Signature Elizabeth ''Biz'' Steinberg Chief Executive Officer DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D Human Services Grant Program MID-YEAR REPORT Organization: Program: Administrator's Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit B (your grant application) using the Grants-In-Aid provided, and any changes that have occurred during the reporting period. Statistical Report: (This section should include the number of clients served, their cities of origin, the nature of services provided, as well as any other statistics which are kept by the agency. The total number of clients served also should be broken down by the type of service received.) Financial report: (A financial statement detailing how the City's grant money has been expended or plan to be expended.) Name Title Phone Signature Date E-mail Please limit to no more than 2 pages. Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager, (nveloz@slocity.org) Due: January 10, 2024 Exhibit B DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D Human Services Grant Program YEAR-END REPORT Organization: Program: Administrator's Report: (A brief synopsis of the activities of the reporting period, including a statement of the activities, service or programs provided as described in Exhibit B (your grant application) using the Grants-In-Aid provided, and any changes that have occurred during the reporting period. Statistical Report: (This section should include the number of clients served, their cities of origin, the nature of services provided, as well as any other statistics which are kept by the agency. The total number of clients served also should be broken down by the type of service received.) Financial report: (A financial statement detailing how the City's grant money has been expended or plan to be expended.) Name Title Phone Signature Date E-mail Please limit to no more than 2 pages. Once signed, please scan and e-mail to Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua, DEI Manager, (nveloz@slocity.org) Due: July 10, 2024 DocuSign Envelope ID: C06B6020-5470-47D9-A134-505FC753893D