RESOLUTION NO. XXX-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2023/24-09 OF $81,900 ADDING FUNDS TO POLICE DEPARTMENT – SOCIAL SERVICES TO FUND THE 2023/24 EXTREME WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH MENDOCINO COUNTY FOR REIMBURSEMBENT OF FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $81,900 (ACCOUNT NO. 110-4202) WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Police Department has administered the Extreme Weather Shelter for the past two years; and WHEREAS, winter weather on the coast can be life threatening; and WHEREAS, last winter 462 motel rooms housing 82 unduplicated individuals were needed; and WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Police Department submitted a proposal to Mendocino County Social Services to use Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funds to administer an Extreme Weather Shelter; and WHEREAS, the Extreme Weather Shelter will provide motel vouchers during weather events to our most vulnerable population; and WHEREAS, the program will provide a greater opportunity for Social Services Liaisons to interact with the homeless population; and WHEREAS, the Extreme Weather Shelter program will decrease the number of homeless individuals trespassing on private property to stay dry; and WHEREAS, funding for a part-time clerical assistant for the duration of the Extreme Weather Shelter contract is included; and WHEREAS, the Extreme Weather Shelter program is an important way the Police Department demonstrates Concern, Compassion and Courage; and WHEREAS, the program dates are December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 as approved by Mendocino County; and WHEREAS, Mendocino County has approved this program for two years; and, WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The adjustments to the FY 2023-24 Budget have been identified and are necessary, as shown in Exhibit A.
The costs associated with the Extreme Weather Shelter are fully reimbursable through the HHAP funds.
The City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Mendocino County for 2023/24 and 2024/25 to reimburse the City of Fort Bragg for associated and approved costs of the Extreme Weather Shelter not to exceed $81,900 for each year.
The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are made a part of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby amend the previously adopted FY 2023/24 Budget to incorporate the changes enumerated in Exhibit C, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County to provide Extreme Weather Shelter services in an amount not to exceed $81,900 frjom Account No 110-4202 which is fully reimburseable; The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember, __________________seconded by Councilmember ___________________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on December 11, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
CRISTAL MUNOZ
Acting City Clerk
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