Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Tamarra Jones, Director, Public Health Policy and Planning
Subject: Agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for Housing and Related Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for funding to provide housing and related services to persons with HIV/AIDS for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,768,614.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo STD/HIV Program (SMSHP) provides housing and related services to San Mateo County residents living with HIV. Funding for these services comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which allocates funding through the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA). These funds are administered by the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area, The City and County of San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (SFMHCD).
DISCUSSION:
Most of the funding received under this agreement ($1,768,614) will be used to contract with a provider of housing services for Short-Term Rent, Mortgage and Utilities Assistance, as well as Permanent Housing Placement assistance and Housing Information Services to persons living with HIV whose income is below 80% of the area median income (AMI). A small amount of the grant ($212,000) will offset the cost of two Benefits Counselor positions at Edison Clinic who provide assistance in gaining access to local, State, and Federal government benefits and services. This contract is late due to delays from the SFMHCD.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney as to form.
It is anticipated that these services will enable 95% of clients receiving housing assistance services to maintain or improve their quality of life.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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FY 2023-24 Estimated |
FY 2024-25 Projected |
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Percentage of clients receiving housing assistance services that maintain or improve their quality of life |
90% 118 clients |
95% 125 clients |
EQUITY IMPACT:
By authorizing this agreement, the County enables housing services to San Mateo County residents living with HIV whose income is below 80% of the AMI.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $1,768,614 for the two-year term. These funds are included in the Public Health, Policy, and Planning FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget.
Since the County is receiving these grant funds from SFMHCD, there is no Net County Cost associated with this agreement.