Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
San Bernardino County
Fiscal Year -
PublicServices ProgramApplication
The following documents must be submitted in the order listed, please be sure to submit all attachments with your application.
Exhibit 1: Organization Information
Exhibit 2: Project Information
Exhibit 3: Community Needs and Target Population
Exhibit 4: Project Budget & Sources
Exhibit 5: Performance & Outcomes
Exhibit 6: Agency Capacity Narrative
Exhibit 7: Civil Rights Laws Compliance and HUD Good Standing Exhibit 8: Signature and Assurances
Application Checklist
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Log Number
(Office Use Only)
1 2023 2024 2024 BARS23PS-054 2023
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Exhibit 1: Organization Information
Organization Name:
Organization Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Applicant Type:
Authorized Person Name:
Authorized Person’s Title:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Application Contact Person’s Name:
Application Contact Person’s Title:
Explain the Agency’s 1) Mission, 2) Purpose, 3) Population Served, 4) Number of years serving population, 5) Supportive Services, their Funding Sources, and Start/End Dates. 2 San Bernardino / CA / 92415 Regional Manager 2024 909-387-2220 909-387-2220 909-387-2288 San Bernardino / CA / 92415 268 W. Hospitality Lane 3rd Floor 268 W. Hospitality Lane 3rd Floor County Librarian Melanie Orosco Ina Feeney San Bernardino County Library The San Bernardino County Library System is a network of branch libraries that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. We strive to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all the people who call San Bernardino County home. Our Adult Literacy Program has been in place over 30 years, allowing us to help those struggling with illiteracy in our communities. This branch is currently funded exclusively by San Bernardino County Library but will still work towards expanding our goal to help literacy learners get one-on-one tutoring and meet their literacy goals. 2023 [email protected] [email protected] CDBG Funding 909-387-2288 Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
Exhibit 2: Project Information
Project Title:
Project Address:
County Supervisorial District where project will be located:
1 st District 2nd District 3
rd District 4th District 5th District
If you are requesting funds for an existing CDBG project, provide prior CDBG project number.
Will this project provide an opportunity to hire minority-owned and women owned businesses? If YES, describe what actions will be completed to implement such subcontracting plans to monitor this component of the proposed project. If NO, discuss why and what actions are being taken to encourage minority-women businesses to apply for this project. 3 If this is an Expansion of Service to previously funded CDBG project, please explain how this is an expansion of service?. (i.e For 2015 we proposed 60 units of service, this year the agency is planning to serve 100 units of service)
Is this a New Public Service Project, or request to expand services to an existing CDBG project? No 2024 BARS-15-150Z/7502 San Bernardino County Barstow Branch Library X We are expanding our services for the individuals who are in our Adult Literacy Program.
Moving forward we hope to continually increase the quality of materials and services that the Barstow Branch is able to provide. See attached document for more detailed explanation. 304 East Buena Vista, Barstow, CA 92311 Expansions of Service to an Existing Project 2023 Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
EXHIBIT 2A: Countywide Vision
Indicate Yes/No in the table below if any of these countywide vision goals are pertinent to the proposed project.
Countywide Vision
Countywide Vision Yes/ No
Implement the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and
Economic Value in the County.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and
Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned,
Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Maintain Public Safety.
Provide for the Health and Social Services
Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by
Working with Other Governmental
Agencies.
Provide a brief narrative of how your project meets the Countywide Vision:
4 NoYes 2024 NoYes No No
By tutoring illiterate adults and providing them the tools to learn to read and write, we help them build self-confidence to accomplish many goals such as applying for jobs, being able to vote and much more. This results in them becoming more socially prepared to participate in all the County has to offer. Additionally, the Adult Literacy program supports the county’s Cradle to Career Road Map to achieve the Countywide vision. When we teach illiterate adults to read, we are not only helping them but are also helping their children, as parents who read are able to support the literacy support a child needs to succeed.
Yes No 2023
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Exhibit 3: Community Needs and Target Population
Community Needs Target Population
Public Service
Needs:
Yes/No Proposed Community: Yes/No
Senior Services Low and Moderate Persons
Handicapped
Services
Low and Moderate
Households
Youth Services Abused Children
Child Care
Services
Handicapped Persons
Transportation
Services
Illiterate Persons
Substance Abuse
Services
Homeless Persons
Employment
Training
Migrant Farm Workers
Health Services Elderly People
Lead Hazard
Screening
Crime
Awareness
5 City/Target Area of Project Beneficiaries
Participating Cities: (i.e Redlands, Colton, Yucaipa)
Barstow
No NoNo No No 2024 No No Yes NoYes No No No Yes2023 No NoYes Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
Exhibit 3: Community Needs and Target Population (continued) Describe the geographic boundaries of the neighborhood, community or area in which clients of the proposed program reside (attach a map if needed):
HUD Demographics: (Yes/No)
Does this project help prevent homelessness?
Does this project help the homeless?
Does this project help those with HIV or AIDS?
Does this project primarily help persons with disabilities? Summarize the description of your project to include 1) priority, 2) sub-activity, 3) population(s) to be served, and 4) accomplishment level, and 5) services to be provided. 6 Yes 2024 No
The San Bernardino County Library (SBCL), Barstow Branch Adult Literacy Services Program will provide programming and instruction for low-to-moderate income illiterate adults and senior residents of Barstow. Individualized tutoring and one-on-one Literacy instruction (reading, spelling, and basic computer skills) will be provided to qualifying adult participants during Fiscal Year 23-24. Library Adult Literacy Services are provided free of charge to all learners participating in the program. Direct services and assistance are provided by Library staff as well as a ream of trained Literacy Tutors. Dedicated tutoring space and special Adult Literacy Program materials (leveled student readers, workbooks, dictionaries, GED Test Prep packets) are provided to participating learners at no charge. Learners are strongly encouraged to attend free Basic Computer Skills Classes taught in the library. Those with young children are encouraged to attend Early Learning and Preschool Storytime Activities to foster a love of reading and ensure school-age readiness. The Barstow Branch is dedicated in improving the literacy rates in the Barstow community.
No
Barstow
2023 No
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Describe how this project meets the priority population and activities selected.
Explain why this project is needed and what evidence can you substantiate the need.
Describe what gaps of service in the county this project fills.
What are the critical factors for the success of your project (include both financial and human resources)? For instance, is this the only funding for this project? What happens if funding decreases? Does this project rely on only one source of leveraging? Is there adequate staff involved with the project if there is project turnover? Please address any factor that is critical to project success.
7 Per recent U.S. National Assessment of Adult Literacy, one in seven adults have difficulty reading anything more challenging than a child’s picture book. It is estimated that at 3.4 million Californians fall at the “Below Basic” Literacy Level. In the County of San Bernardino alone, it is estimated that at least 500,000 adults cannot read at all. This service provides assistance to adults who fall into this category.
2024
This program focuses on adult individuals who are illiterate or who have low literacy skills. The County Library Adult Literacy Program provides a no cost alternative for adults to gain these skills.
This program is funded primarily through the Library Department budget. Additional State and County funding helps the Library Department to expand the program and reach a larger audience than would be possible through internal funding alone. The Literacy Program is a multi-branch program, with branch staff interacting with learners and tutors while reporting is overseen by administrative staff. We have taken steps to ensure that any staff turnover will not impede the Literacy Program and that services would continue to be offered through the cross-training of staff.
The Adult Literacy Services Program assesses illiterate and presumed low-income adults and senior residents of Barstow, and provides those that qualify with programming, tutoring, and instruction to aid them in meeting their literacy goals. 2023
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Exhibit 4: Project Budget & Sources
Project Budget
SB County Share: ($) Other Source: ($)
Personnel
Equipment (Rental, Lease or Purchase)
Consultant Services
(Auditing, Accounting or Payroll)
Space Rent
Insurance
Consumable Supplies
Other
Total Costs
Total Project Budget Cost: (CDBG Share + Other Source)
8 $27,500.00 $37,500.00 2024 $27,500.00 $10,000.00 2023 $10,000.00 Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
Exhibit 4A: CDBG Funds Requested and Leveraging Information Indicate the amount being requested by the city.
City Amount Requested ($):
(This amount should match the grand
total requested from CDBG Share)
9 Leveraging items may include any written commitments that will be used towards your cash match requirements in the project, as well as any written commitments for building, equipment, materials, services and volunteer time.
Source of
Funding:
Type of Funding: (Grant Name,
EFSP Money)
Amount ($): Date
Available:
(11/22/2016)
Federal
Funding
State
Funding
County
Funding
Private
Funding
Other:
Total Leveraging Funds
$22,500.00 2024 07/01/2023 Barstow $27,500.00 California State Library Literacy Service $10,000.00 $5,000.00 08/01/2023 2023 County Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
Exhibit 5: Performance and Outcomes
Definitions:
Unduplicated Clients: The number clients/persons projected to be served during the program year (e.g. 25 clients, 50 seniors):
Duplicated Clients: The estimated yearly units of service (duplicated, e.g. 25 clients x 10 visits=250 units of service):
Complete the chart below with the number of Duplicated and Unduplicated Clients to be served.
• In column 1 identify activities that will be completed (e.g. intervention, counseling, and case management).
• In column 2 indicate the number of Unduplicated Clients to be served. • In column 3 identify the number of Duplicated Clients to be served.
Activities to be Completed (1) Unduplicated
Clients to be
Served (2)
Duplicated Clients
projected to be
served (3)
Performance and Outcomes, answer the following narrative questions using minimum funds request.
Indicate a timeline of services provided to client(s) in order to meet project outcome(s).
Describe how your agency determines client(s) success.
Describe your methodology to evaluate project outcomes. 10 2024
Learners are assessed by branch staff and matched with a tutor. They are scheduled for weekly tutoring sessions in order to meet individual goals set by the learner and plan new goals as the learner progresses.
Learners set individual goals that they want to meet and tutors help learners meet those goals.
Regular assessments of the learner’s progress are used to track improvement. 120
We track the number of goals met in correlation to the number of goals set by the individual learners.
2023 Literacy Tutoring 12
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Exhibit 5A: Proposed Goals & Milestones
Explain how the project will meet contract goals and milestones and be completed within 12 months (July 1, – June 30, ). For example, project expenditures and performance/ accomplishment goals of 40% by November 30th, 50% by December 31st, 80% by March 31st, and 100% by June 30th.
Fill-in the table below with dates for submission of reimbursement claims and the estimated amount of each.
Date of Reimbursement: Amount ($):
Total Reimbursement:
($)
11 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 2024 2024 04/01/2024 $10,000.00 01/01/2024 $2,500.00 As mandated by the California State Library Literacy Services (CLLS), individual adult learners are required to list one or more personal Literacy goals via the Roles & Goals Intake Form. 75% of total Barstow Adult Literacy Program learners are anticipated to achieve one or more of their person goals set during program year 22-23. We plan to meet 25% of our tutor/learner pairing goal each quarter; 25% by October 1st, 50% by January 1st, 75% by April 1st, and 100% by June 30th.
06/30/2024 2023 2023 10/01/2023 $2,500.00
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Exhibit 6: Agency Capacity Narrative
(Non-Profit Organizations Only)
Describe the roles of key administrators, staff members, and volunteers within your agency that will implement the proposed project. In your description include experience, education, and licensing qualifications.
Describe your agency’s experience in administering government and/or public funds.
Describe your method to sustain project viability over the multi-year process if funding decreases.
Instructions: Complete the table below by marking “YES” or “NO” to the questions listed below.
Question:
Example: Have you received federal funds in the past
five years? Yes
In the past ten years, has your organization ever had its nonprofit status revoked or withheld by the IRS, the
Secretary of State, the State Attorney General, or the
Franchise Tax Board?
Has your organization been sued in the last five years? Are any of your managers or staff with fiscal
responsibilities involved in litigation presently that has any bearing on fiduciary trust or employee relations?
Have any unfavorable rulings been handed down by any
court against your organization or Executive Director the last five years?
Does your organization currently have any unresolved
fiscal, reporting, or program issues with any of its funding sources?
YES/ NO
12 No
We have been funded for the Adult Literacy Program and administrating CDBG grants and funds since 1984.
2024 No
Library Events Coordinator, Admin Librarian I, Branch Managers, Library Assistants, Volunteer Tutors. See Attachment for detailed answer.
This is a multi-branch program with a network of branch and administrative staff and a portion of the overall library budget set aside to improve and continue this program.
No 2023 No No
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EXHIBIT 7: Civil Rights Laws Compliance and HUD Good Standing Answer the following questions.
Has your organization been a past recipient of assistance under a HUD McKinney Act program or the HUD Single Family Property Disposition Homeless Program? If you have been a recipient under either of these programs, has your agency experienced any project or construction delay, HUD finding or outstanding audit that HUD deems serious regarding the administration of HUD McKinney Act programs or the HUD Single Family Property Disposition Homeless Program?
If you answered “Yes”, please explain the circumstances and outcome below.
Applicants must be in compliance with applicable civil rights laws and Executive Orders. Applications will be rejected if your agency has any of the following: (1) Any pending civil rights lawsuit instituted by the U.S. Department of Justice; (2) Any noncompliance with civil rights statutes, Executive Orders or regulations as a result of formal administrative proceedings, unless the applicant is operating under a HUD-approved compliance agreement designed to correct the area of noncompliance or is currently negotiating such an agreement; (3) Any unresolved Secretarial charge of discrimination issues under Section 810(g) of the Fair Housing Act, as implemented by 24 CFR 103:400; (4) Any adjudication of a civil rights violation in a civil action brought against the Organization by a private individual, unless the applicant is operating in compliance with a court order designed to correct the area of noncompliance or the applicant has discharged any responsibility arising from such litigation; (5) Any deferral of the processing of applications from the sponsor imposed by HUD under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Attorney General’s Guidelines (28 CFR 50.3) or the HUD Title VI regulations (24 CFR 1.8) and procedures, or under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and HUD Section 504 regulations (24 CFR 8.57). If one or more of these situations exists with your Organization, please attach a brief description.
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E-Signature Authorization
San Bernardino County
Community Development and Housing Departmemt
Community Development Block Grant
Martha Zepeda
Deputy Executive Officer
- Application
In order to comply with all applicable federal grant regulations, a hard-copy of this E-Signature Authorization containing an original wet signature must be filed with the San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing (CDH) in order for the applicant to electronically sign the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application documents online. This authorization may only be completed by a registered owner, partner, executive officer, or authorized employee (with proof of authorization) of the applicant submitting this form and must contain an original signature to be submitted to the CDH.
Authorization Agreement
I am an owner, partner, executive officer, or duly authorized employee of the below-listed applicant and have authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the below-listed applicant. CDH may rely on the receipt of such agreements executed and delivered by facsimile or other electronic means as if the original had been received. The undersigned agrees that the electronic signatures appearing on documents submitted from the below-listed applicant are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability and admissibility. By signing this Electronic Signature Authorization Agreement, I authorize the CDH to accept, via electronic submission, documents submitted from the below-listed applicant as required by the CDH's CDBG - Funding Application.
I understand that CDH may change the CDBG application system from time to time. I agree that the below-listed applicant will electronically sign all documents requiring a signature related to the CDBG funding application.
My signature on this form certifies that:
I agree that entering my name in the CDBG funding application system constitutes my electronic signature. I understand that any information and documents submitted using my name is electronically certifying my signature. I understand that I am legally bound, obligated, and responsible by use of my electronic signature as much as I would be by my handwritten signature. I agree that I will protect my signature from unauthorized use, and that I will contact CDH immediately, upon discovery that my electronic signature has been compromised. I certify that my electronic signature is for my own use, and that I will not delegate it or share it with any individual.
This request is effective immediately upon receipt by the CDH and will remain in effect until the end of the - CDBG funding cycle or I choose to cancel this request via written notification to the CDH. I understand that it is my responsibility to update and/or cancel this request under all circumstances, including my departure or terminated association with the below-listed applicant.
By signing the E- Signature Authorization Form we certify that this agency will also comply with the following:
Non-discrimination
This organization will, through all possible means, ensure equal opportunity for all persons to receive services, to participate in the volunteer structure, and to be employed regardless of age, handicap, national background, race, religion, or sex. An existing sectarian nature of the agency shall not suffer impairment under this agreement, but participation in religious observances, rituals or services will not be required as a condition of receiving food, services, or shelter paid for by this grant.
Accountability
We commit this organization, if a grant is received, to provide all reports to the County as required; to expend monies only on eligible costs; to keep complete documentation (copies of all canceled checks, invoices, receipts, etc.) on all expenditures for a minimum of three years; to spend all funds and close out the program on the required date; to return any unused funds to the County to cooperate with monitoring or site visits, and; to provide complete documentation of expenses to the County, if requested, by the required date.
We affirm that all information in this application is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and that the applicant under our authority will execute its responsibility under the proposed contract and adhere to all other applicable rules and regulations to the fullest extent possible.
Non-collusion
This proposal is genuine, and not sham or collusive, nor made in the interest or in behalf of any person not herein named; the proposer has not directly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a sham proposal, or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal; the proposer has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure for him/herself an advantage over any other proposer.
Applicant Information
Agency Name: Federal Tax ID No.:
Mailing Address: Phone No.:
Email Address: Fax No:
Authorized Signature
Print Name: Print Title:
Signature: Date:
Please send the signed copy of this one page agreement to:
San Bernardino County Community Development and Housing Department 215 North D Street, Suite 302, San Bernardino, CA 94215-0043 Attn: CDBG Application
14 San Bernardino County Library Melanie Orosco County Librarian 95-6002748 (909) 387-2288 (909) 387-2288 2024 2024 2024 Melanie Orosco County Librarian County Librarian [email protected] (909) 387-2220 (909) 387-2220 2023 2023 2023 268 W. Hospitality Lane 3rd Floor, San Bernardino CA, 92415 Public Services Program Application Fiscal Year –
CDBG Application Checklist
(Non-Profit Organizations Only)
Community-based organizations are required to include one copy of the items listed below. If you are not submitting these items at this time, please notify Community Development and Housing at (909) 387-4705 to make other arrangements. The following information is required before any contract or reimbursement can be completed.
o Summary of agency’s current year General Operating Budget o List of agency’s Board of Directors, including names and addresses o Proof of existing non-profit/tax-exempt status (Letters from the Federal Internal Revenue Service and State Franchise Tax Board) o Current certificate of insurance and amounts covered
o Organizational chart
o Minutes of last Board meeting
o Non- Profit agencies must be Registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) website.
Agency cannot be funded if they have been debarred in the past. o Provide board minutes/letter that authorizes the executive director or program manager to run the project.
If your application is funded you will be required to provide a copy of your last audit and your Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws must be on file. 15 2023 2024