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PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
A�syo sEP Agenda Item #11.A
Meeting Date: December 3, 2024
TITLE:
Public Hearing to Receive Community Input and Requests for Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input on the City's allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2025 Action Plan Year;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving draft funding recommendations to forward to the County of San Luis Obispo for inclusion in the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Pismo Beach and other cities in San Luis Obispo County are part of the San Luis Obispo Urban County Consortium group to receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 (Cooperation Agreement with County of San Luis Obispo). A total of $28,873 in 2025 CDBG funds is estimated to be allocated to the City for low-income housing and community service needs. These funds (capped at 20% of allocation) include $3,753 for County administrative costs and $2,021 for City administrative costs. The net amount available after excluding the County administrative costs is estimated to be $25,120 (including the City's administrative costs).
Pursuant to the agreement between the City and the County, the County acts as the recipient of the entitlement CDBG funds and is responsible for administering the CDBG funding awarded by HUD. It is estimated that funds would be available for project work in the second half of 2025.
The Notice of Funding Availability' was released by the County on September 3, 2024 with CDBG applications due on October 6, 2024. Two valid applications for CDBG funds were received during the public review period, including applications from 5 Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) for Minor Home Repair. 5CHC has requested $5,000 under the Public Services category, which per federal regulations are capped at 15% of the City's total CDBG allocation, or a maximum of$4,331. CAPSLO has requested $22,000 however the City's remaining allocation under the Housing funds category is $18,768, which are not capped.
5 Cities Homeless Coalition
The 5CHC Rapid Re-Housing program connects families and individuals experiencing homelessness to permanent housing through a tailored package of time-limited financial assistance and targeted supportive services. The Rapid Re-Housing program involves Notice of Funding Availability: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/getmedia/47c85d3d-6f22-4a78-a844- 3c4c6bf2d6b5/2025-action-plan-nofa_final_8-29-24
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intensive and specialized case management targeted at identifying displaced clients' most pertinent needs and connecting them to community resources.
Homeless Prevention Services will be provided to those at imminent risk of homelessness based on need and qualification. Clients receive targeted case management services per their individual circumstance, in addition to direct financial assistance to enable them to remain in their housing, or deposit assistance needed to re-house them to prevent homelessness. Services may include financial literacy, job and income counseling, benefits advocacy (for unearned income support, as appropriate), and housing search support.
The 5CHC proposal is requesting a total of $5,000 from the City's allocation, however only $4,331 is available. The program is intended to be augmented by other services also provided by 5CHC. 5CHC is requesting a combined total of$61,270 in CDBG funds from Pismo Beach and other Countywide jurisdictions.
The summary of the proposal, provided as Attachment 2, would assist participants to secure long-term stable housing that they can afford and retain. As noted in the application:
"5CHC seeks to continue its highly successful Homeless Prevention program to help families at-risk of homeless remain in their home, with an anticipated 165 households receiving assistance. 5CHC's track record has demonstrated that less than 2% of those served in the prior 24 months have fallen into homelessness after receiving assistance".
CAPSLO
The CAPSLO proposal is requesting $22,000 for the Minor Home Repair program where only $18,768 is available from the City's CDBG allocation under the Housing category.
The Minor Home Repair program provides a variety of repairs and removal of architectural barriers that restrict accessibility; an individuals' ability to move in, around, and remain in their home. The goal of the program is to increase self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness or placing individuals in the difficult position of deciding to move into a facility because their home is no longer accessible.
The summary of the proposal (Attachment 3) would enable a variety of home repairs for lower income families, seniors, and disabled individuals. As noted in the application:
"The program benefits very low-income and low-income individuals and households, including seniors and the disabled, by completing essential accessibility improvements, health and safety repairs, and other repairs with the goal of helping vulnerable members of the community remain in their homes. In some cases, there is an immediate difference in the clients' lives by providing access into and out of their homes, making them less dependent on others, and Council Agenda 12-3-2024 11.A-2
providing independence and freedom to individuals who previously did not have a way to enter and exit their homes without assistance."
By way of background, CAPSLO contracted with the Pismo Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and operated a Home Improvement Program from 2008-2012 for minor home improvements and other more major repairs like new roofs and plumbing replacement. 140 very-low- to moderate-income Pismo Beach households, primarily in the city's three mobile home parks, were served until early 2012 when the City's RDA was disbanded by state mandate.
Since 2012, CAPSLO has operated smaller programs with other funding sources to continue to serve the City's low-income homeowners. CAPSLO's Senior Home Repair Program has assisted families with improvements like installation of grab bars, fixing leaking faucets, and other minor repairs.
Analysis
CDBG funds designated for Pismo Beach are for low-income housing and community service needs. Participating agencies have been asked to forward draft funding recommendations from their legislative bodies regarding disbursement of the funds. Once the recommendations are made, the County will develop a Draft 2025 Action Plan (required by HUD)that identifies how CDBG funds will be used. Staff will return to Council in spring 2025 with the Draft 2025 Action Plan for review and approval of final funding recommendations.
5CHC is requesting Public Services funds only, which are capped per federal regulations at 15% of the total CDBG allocation. The County advises against individual cities recommending greater than 15% of their respective allocations to Public Services applications to ensure jurisdictions are not recommending cumulative allocations greater than this limit. 5CHC has come to rely on the City's Public Services funds for its programs.
As such, staff recommends the full 15% allocation of Public Services funds ($4,331) be recommended for 5CHC.
CAPSLO is requesting Housing funds, which are not capped by the CDBG allocation.
Similar to 5CHC, CAPSLO has become reliant upon the City's CDBG funding for its services. Staff recommends the remaining CDBG funds, including the City's administrative funds of $2,021 be allocated to CAPSLO, for a total allocation of $20,789 to support the long-standing CAPSLO program in the community. This is below the amount requested by CAPSLO, but including the City's administrative funds is consistent with previous Council action.
Alternatives
As an alternative, Council could choose to retain the City administrative funds of $2,021 with a corresponding reduction in the amount awarded to CAPSLO from $20,789 to $18,768. Past funding of CDBG annual allocations has included awarding the City's administrative funds to provide additional assistance to grantees. Staff's recommendation is consistent with past Council approvals.
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Conclusion and Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive input on the City's allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2025 Action Plan Year and adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving draft funding recommendations to forward to the County of San Luis Obispo for inclusion in the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.
For the last five years, the City Council recommended that the City's administration portion of the grant be applied to the program. The primary reason was that since the majority of grant implementation is performed by County staff with only minimal assistance necessary by City staff along with the small amount of administrative funds available ($2,021), the benefit of increasing grant award amounts outweighed the time and cost necessary to appropriate the funds. In addition, there are no direct City costs associated with the administration of the program.
Staff recommends that the Council discuss the two requests received, as well as any additional requests for funds brought to the Council during this public hearing, and adopt draft funding recommendations to be forwarded to the County of San Luis Obispo. Should the Council choose to modify the funding amounts, the resolution will be finalized accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City since the County receives and allocates the funding. The total estimated amount of CDBG funding is $28,873 and includes $3,753 for County administrative costs and $2,012 for City administrative costs. Staff recommends that the City Council allocate the City's administrative cost amount to CAPSLO for the Minor Home Repair program since there are no City costs to administer the specified programs beyond staff report preparation. As such, staff recommends that Council allocate $4,331 to 5CHC and $20,789 to CAPSLO.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. 5CHC application for funding
3. CAPSLO application for funding
Prepared by: Brian Schwartz, Contract Planner
Submitted by: Scot Graham, Community Development Director City Manager Approval:
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO
FORWARD TO THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2023, the City of Pismo Beach entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo to implement the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 federal legislation relating to housing and community development activities administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach held a duly-noticed public hearing and considered testimony for the allocation of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for inclusion in the San Luis Obispo County Draft 2025 Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby recommends the County of San Luis Obispo include the following programs for funding in the 2025 Action plan:
1. 5 Cities Homeless Coalition's SanLuis Obispo County Rapid Re- Housing/Homeless Prevention: $4,331.00
2. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.'s Minor Home Repair: $20,789.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to forward the above recommendations to the County of San Luis Obispo and make minor revisions to funding amounts for the 2024 CDBG Program if the City's actual CDBG allocation is different than expected.
UPON MOTION OF Council Member , seconded by Council Member the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 3ra day of December 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
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Attachment 1
Approved: Attest:
Ed Waage, Mayor Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Pismo Beach, California, on
Erica Inderlied, City Clerk
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Overview Case Id: 30246 Attachment 2
Name: 5Cities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Completed [email protected] 1 01312 024 3:55PM Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 Overview
Please provide the following information.
County of San Luis Department of Social Services • Obispo Adult and Homeless Services Branch PO Box 8119
' Public Service Grants
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
Program SS [email protected]
For each Public Services (including Minor Home Repair)funding source, an overview is available that includes program description,federal award information, eligible applicants, eligible activities, eligible beneficiaries, and reporting in the County of San Luis Obispo Notice of Funding Availability, 2025 Action Plan:
• Section II.0 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Overview • Section ILD for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Overview • Section ILE for HOME-TBRA Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Overview • Section ILF for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Overview • Section II.H for General Fund Support (GFS) Overview
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Attachment 2
A. Applicant Information Case Id: 30246
Name: 5Cities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Completed [email protected] on 1 01612 024 1:16 PM Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1. Organization Name
5Cities Homeless Coalition
A.2.Type of Organization
Non-Profit
A.2.b. Please upload the following documentation:
Attachment A- Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required "No files uploaded
A.3. UEI Number: For more information,visit SAM.GOV
KR8JGGKBKEP9
A.4.Address
100 S 4TH ST GROVER BEACH, CA 93433
A.S. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
03/03/2009
A.6.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment B—Incorporation Documents *Required
"No files uploaded
❑ Attachment C—Organization Mission Statement *Required "No files uploaded
A.7. Required Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements. Has your organization read and understood the insurance requirements listed in "Example Exhibit D—General Conditions" in the Library? Yes
A.8.Annual Operating Budget
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$7,360,000.00 Attachment 2
A.9. Number of Paid Staff
52 A.10. Number of Volunteers
200
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.11. Contact Person Name
JANNA NICHOLS
A.12. Contact Person Title
Executive Director
A.13. Phone Number
(180) 547-1740
A.14. Email
[email protected]
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Attachment 2
B. Applicant Capacity Case Id: 30246
Name: 5Cities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Completed [email protected] on 1 01612 024 1:20PM Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe the organization's history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
Currently 5CHC is contracted through 44 local,federal and state grants to provide nearly$7 million in services.Through multiple grant monitoring activities to review 5CHC program and expenditure compliance for all local, state and federal grants, 5CHC has consistently received high praise for program quality and outcomes; reporting; compliance; and timeliness; and has never received a significant finding in an audit.Through CARES Act CV funds, 5CHC expended more than $5 Million in services and facility development since 2021, including subcontracting with multiple other providers and ensuring their compliance. 5CHC is timely in providing required reports and its billing process, meeting all required expenditure deadlines. SCHC's outcomes consistently exceed agreed upon program metrics.
B.2. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS, Coordinated Entry,and the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care.
5CHC has participated in HMIS since 2014 and has staff dedicated to this fulfill this activity in addition to program staff.
In the past year more than 5 of the Coalition's staff have worked with the County to assess and invest in a new HMIS system, including the on-going HSOC Data Workgroup. 5CHC Executive Director is a member of the HMIS Project Steering Committee.The agency's Executive Director is currently an active member of HSOC,the Continuum of Care oversite body. 5CHC staff regularly participate in all standing committees and work groups. 5CHC is an engaged HSOC member,far exceeding the meeting attendance threshold of the HSOC bylaws, for both committee and full HSOC meetings. Historically SCHC's Executive Director volunteered to serve as chair of both the Data/Finance and Service Coordination committees, and volunteered on the steering committee for the County's Homeless Services Strategic Plan.
Beginning in 2019 5CHC joined with CAPSLO to participate in Coordinated Entry as a key intake partner.Annually 5CHC has far exceeded the number of CE's completed per contract requirements. 5CHC staff are among the most active members of the HSOC Coordinated Entry Advisory Committee, and the various workgroups addressing Coordinated Entry reform efforts. 5Cities Homeless Coalition has been a regional lead in every Point in Time Count conducted in the county since 2013, helping to both plan for the count as well as ensure effective regional volunteer recruitment and implementation. In each count, 5CHC has dedicated 10 or more staff members to assist in the count. Recently 5Cities Homeless Coalition, working with the CoC, has re-initiated a Transitional-Age Youth Advisory Board.The Youth Board held its inaugural meeting, under SCHC's leadership, in September.The group is working to define it's role, processes for YAB participation and membership, work plan topics and calendar, with the intent of presenting some recommendations to HSOC in the Spring of 2025.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization's auditing requirements, including those for the proposed project.
As outlined in 2 CFR§ 200.500 and 24 CFR§ 5.801
5CHC complies with all applicable federal laws, statutes, and regulations including the uniform financial reporting standards (24 CFR§ 5.801) and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). 5CHC annually engages multiple monitoring reviews for various government contracts. 5CHC has never received a significant finding in any monitoring review. 5CHC also contracts for an independent audit annually. For the past two years, since 2021-22 (due to increased federally sourced income) 5CHC has contracted for a Printed By:Nathan Lenski on 101912024 4 of 16 NNeighborly Software
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more rigorous "Single Audit". SCHC's Single Audit for 2022-23 is attached; as in the prior year,there w re no hgnmcan3 findings by the auditor. 5CHC has engaged a local accounting firm, Glenn-Burdette, to undertake an audit for our most recent fiscal year 2023-24.This audit is expected to be completed by February 2025.
B.3.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment D- Most Recent Audit *Required
**No files uploaded
B.4. Describe the organization's experience delivering related programs/projects.
Through three interim housing navigation centers and one drop-in access service center, 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) assists people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness to obtain and retain housing by offering a spectrum of wrap-around supportive services including coordinated entry and diversion (including funding for immediate needs and relocation); street outreach; emergency shelter and interim housing; and housing stabilization services to obtain or retain housing (including application fees, deposit, rent, past rent, utility assistance and case management). 5Cities Homeless Coalition began offering services in 2012, initially at a single office location. Since that time, 5CHC has expanded with a multi-service access center and three navigation centers. SCHC's programs have expanded in partnership with our community to include a comprehensive array of services to meet the needs of the continuum. 5CHC has built its program looking at best practices from multiple providers; including a special focus of hiring those with lived experience as homeless and/or incarcerated. 5CHC endeavors to build trust, develop a sense of community, and respect. We serve as a client advocate, reducing barriers to services,follow evidence based-models of care, motivational interviewing. See SCHC's year-end service report(2023-24), and examples of recently submitted program reports (by funding source) in the supplemental documents.
B.S. How will you document and maintain income status or presumed benefit status of each beneficiary in compliance with regulations?
5CHC has several methods for verifying income. Initial steps include self-certification of income by the client during intake assessment.This is followed by documentation collection, in which clients provide proof of income (e.g. employment pay stubs, Cash-Aid report, child support, SSA Benefits award letter, etc.). If a client is working a cash-only job, we allow them to submit an employment verification form signed by their employer with appropriate contact information. Once documents are collected, case managers complete the Income Calculation sheet which calculates gross income for the household; calculations are then approved by the program supervisor. Annual gross income is used to determine AMI level based on household size. 5CHC understands documentation collection may be a barrier to some households and assists in whatever ways possible to obtain necessary documentation.Those verified to be currently homeless with no income documentation are presumed to be low-income. Re-determination for program eligibility occurs every 3 months for homelessness prevention clients and annualLY for rapid re-housing clients.
B.6. Briefly describe your agency's record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
In keeping with our policies and procedures for this program, all client files are compiled and maintained according to a detailed program activity checklist, utilizing standard forms for all services. Included in this are reference notes for any required periodic updates or re-certifications. All applicable information is entered in HMIS at program entry, exit, and as appropriate for the project. 5CHC has staff dedicated to reviewing all client files regularly for accuracy and completeness. All payment requests include a detail of the client info, activity, funding source, and purpose.These requests for financial assistance become part of the client file and are cross referenced for appropriate documentation in the invoicing process. 5CHC also maintains a client walk-in and call log at our Access Center, noting the purpose of the call/visit.This is updated daily and is maintained by SCHC's Coordinated Entry, Resource and Referral Specialists. Data from this log is often used to cross-referenceprior contact with an individual who was not previously entered into a Printed By:Nathan Lenski on 101912024 5 of 16 NNeighborly Software
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project in HMIS by SCHC. All files are maintained electronically on SCHC's secure server,which is secure�yTacke ept 2 daily off-site.
13.7. Identify all budgeted funds for project related costs. Include leveraged funding to exhibit financial sustainability of the project beyond the grant term if awarded.
It should be noted that the sustainability of this program is wholly determined by funding levels. As the majority of fund are spent on direct financial assistance, averaging approximately$3,000 per household,the success of the program and its future sustainability, are dependent on funding support for which there are limited sources. Sources: CDBG, HOME, and CaIAIM (HHIP 3). Additionally in-kind matching funds will be provided through case management services by Consortium members.The impact of CaIAIM's soon to roll-out "Transitional Rent" Community Support is not yet clear, as eligibility and guidelines are yet to be finalized.
B.B. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles? As outlined in 2 CFR§ 200
Yes
Required Acknowledgement for Federal Grants or Contracts
13.9. Does your organization certify that, if awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown as Example Exhibit D-General Conditions and Example Exhibit E-Special Conditions? Yes
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Attachment 2
C. Proposed Project & Project Case Id: 30246
Name: SCities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Details Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 Completed [email protected] on 1 01612 024 1:48 PM C. Proposed Project & Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
Homeless Prevention—Countywide Services
C.2. Project/Program Address
100 S 4TH ST GROVER BEACH, CA 93433
C.3.Areas Served-Select all that apply
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Atascadero
❑ City of Grover Beach
City of Morro Bay
City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
Unincorporated Community
Name of Unincorporated Community:
All eligible communities in San Luis Obispo County.
❑ Countywide
C.4. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project, including projected outcomes:
SCHC seeks to continue its highly successful Homeless Prevention program to help families at-risk of homeless remain in their home,with an anticipated 165 households receiving assistance. SCHC's track record has demonstrated that less than 2%of those served in the prior 24 months have fallen into homelessness after receiving assistance. ❑ Attachment E—If applicable,attach most recent annual performance report **No files uploaded
C.S.What is the level of need for this activity within SLO County? Please include data to support your answer.
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It is abundantly documented that stable housing, health and self-sufficiency are the keys to addressing"theaciafleeget 2 of homelessness. 5CHC is a community leader in providing these services to residents of San Luis Obispo County who are experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk; however, we are seeing an alarming spike in requests for assistance.According to a 2022 data analysis by Porch, an online home improvement and home-buying advice website,the San Luis Obispo area is the now second least affordable small metro area in the entire United States. It is estimated that,just since the on-set of COVID, that area rental rates have increased more than 30%.The high cost of housing here in San Luis Obispo County is approximately 53% higher than the national average, according to Zillow with the median rental rate having increased $400 One of the six policy recommendations made in the UCSF study, California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness, is to "expand targeted homelessness prevention (e.g., financial support, legal assistance) at service settings (e.g., social service agencies, healthcare settings, domestic violence services, community organizations)for both leaseholders and non-lease holders. Expand prevention and transition services at institutional exits (jails, prisons). Expand and strengthen eviction protections." More than 80%of participants in this study, who were experiencing homelessness, believed receiving a one-time payment of$5,000- $10,000 would have prevented their homelessness.Those experiencing homelessness who lack rental history, have poor credit, lower income, or criminal history are especially challenged in the current housing market. 5CHC has utilized landlord incentives in prior projects and it has proved to be a vital component to secure housing for this population. 5CHC has assisted 77 individuals re-gain housing, who would not have otherwise been able to secure housing, with the landlord incentive program. Beyond assisting with rental assistance to prevent eviction, 5CHC also puts considerable resources towards utility assistance, car repairs, food assistance, etc.that are often symptomatic of growing financial instability. Without early intervention these issues can easily compound and lead to increased housing instability and risk of homelessness. For the current year these requests have skyrockets, as several utility assistance programs were cut (both federally and by the State). In fiscal year 2023-24, 5CHC invested more than $500,000 in direct financial assistance, plus case management services, to help 479 residents (206 households) throughout San Luis Obispo County to keep their home and not fall into homelessness (see SCHC's year-end report fy 23-24).The average investment per household is less than $2,800. In tracking the outcomes of this program, less than 2%of those served in the last 24 months have fallen into homelessness. 5CHC attempted to include multiple hyperlinks in this response to provide requested data.These hyperlinks are available upon request.
C.S.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment F—Timeline:Attach a timeline for key steps of project implementation. *Required **No files uploaded
C.6. Is this effort new,continuing, or expanding? Please describe.
While this is a continuing program, 5CHC is seeking increased support. For the current fiscal year(24-25)funding for homeless prevention services was reduced by more than $200,000.This equates to approximately a reduction in SCHC's ability to assist approximately 75 families.
C.7. Describe how the project will align with a (or multiple) Line(s)of Effort to support the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness(2022-2027).
The proposed project is directly aligned with Line of Effort 2 and Line of Effort 3 in the plan. Line of Effort 2: Focus efforts to reduce or eliminate the barriers to housing stability for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including prevention, diversion, supportive services, and housing navigation efforts. In particular this program addresses Line of Effort 2.D. which calls for preventing "homelessness through expanded diversion efforts (also known as housing problem solving or family reunification) and homeless prevention capacity." In order to stem the flow of those falling into homelessness in our county, and reach the County's goal of reducing homelessness by 50%, additional resources are necessary to ensure fewer people enter the homeless services system. Homeless Printed By:Nathan Lenski on 101912024 8 of 16 NNeighborly Software
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prevention is one of the most cost-effective strategies to reduce the incidence of homelessness in a community. 2 According to the 2023 study by Notre Dame University's Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), in addition to helping individuals and families maintain their housing,the LEO study suggests this community-wide prevention program is cost-effective and yields benefits to the broader community. Researchers estimated that the Homelessness Prevention System produces$2.47 in estimated benefits for every$1 dollar spent on emergency financial assistance. 5CHC attempted to include multiple hyperlinks in this response to provide requested data.These hyperlinks are available upon request.
C.B.Select all population(s) expected to be served through this project:
❑ Adults with children
❑ Adults without children
❑ Elderly/Senior
❑ Parenting Youth
Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
❑ Persons At Risk of Homelessness
❑ Veterans
❑ Domestic Violence Survivors
❑ Persons with Disabilities
❑ Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
❑ Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders(Substance Use and Mental Health) ❑ Low—Moderate Income Persons or Households
C.9. How does your program/service complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the County? Describe how the program/project will increase capacity of services/housing for persons experiencing homelessness and at-risk persons in the County.
5CHC Homeless Services program is integrated in the local Continuum of Care (CoC),focusing on collaboration and strategic action. Homeless Prevention strategies are one of the initial efforts provided,throughout the compendium of services. 5CHC receives referrals from agencies across the service continuum, not solely those who provide Coordinated Entry assessments. In an effort to build core competencies of service providers within the CoC, 5CHC collaborates with area partners on evidence-based trainings (Mental Health First Aid,Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, etc.) 5CHC also has a program of providing staff trainings monthly with other service professionals and partner agencies. 5CHC seeks to streamline services through collaborative work with service providers throughout the County. By coordinating efforts and providing consistent services throughout the County, 5CHC ensures the ability to maximize resources and prevent duplication of services and benefits.
C.10. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project. Describe any support you have from local jurisdictions.
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county-wide, as demonstrated in the table below. 2023-24 Homeless Prevention Assistance Per Jurisdiction r tame 2 Grande Households: 33 Total: $134,173 %of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction: 26% Pismo Beach Households: 8 Total:
$20,920%of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction: 4%SLO Households: 23 Total: $83,169 % of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction: 16% Morro Bay Households: 5 Total: $22,423 % of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction: 4%Atascadero Households: 10 Total: $30,292 % of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction: 6% Paso Robles Households: 38 Total $144,665 % of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction: 28% County Households: 18 Total: $75,500% of Dollars Spent in this Jurisdiction:
15%
❑ Attachment G—Letters of Support: Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
**No files uploaded
C.11. Describe how you will ensure that the proposed project is accessible to communities of color which are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, particularly Black, Latinx,Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native and Indigenous communities. If you have previously received a grant to serve any of the affected communities, please provide a brief description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved. 5CHC has a policy of promoting inclusiveness and diversity to enrich its programmatic effectiveness, which is reflected in the composition and language skills of our staff. 5CHC has received multiple awards through UnDocuSupport, and worked extensively on the 2020 Census to survey hard-to-reach populations. 5CHC is a member of the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County. 5CHC maintains strong partnerships with other members of the UndocuSupport Coalition and fosters relationships with new and emerging efforts to serve the immigrant population, such as Immigrant Hope—Arroyo Grande.
C.13. Indicate the predicted, unduplicated performance outcome listed below:
Population Number of Individuals Number of Households Served Served
Number of unsheltered persons to become sheltered
Number of people experiencing homelessness to be
entering permanent housing
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness
served
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served 426 165 Number of Unaccompanied Youth served
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served
Number of persons in families with children served
Total 426 165
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities Case Id: 30246
Name: 5Cities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Completed [email protected] on 101612024 2:07 PM Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 D. Funding & Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.I.Total Funding Requested
$881,049.00
D.1.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment H—Budget, Leveraged-Funds, and Budget Narrative:Attach a Budget and Budget Narrative for the project for which you are applying.The budget narrative should include FTEs to be provided. Please include the value of any matching funding. *Required
"No files uploaded
D.2.Are you requesting HOME-TBRA funds?
Yes
D.2.a.Amount of HOME-TBRA funds requested:
$769,779.00
D.2.b. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from HOME-TBRA funds:
372
D.2.c. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from HOME-TBRA funds:
144
D.2.d. Provide proposed funding amounts and approximate number of households to be served:
Funding Type Amount Approximate Households Served Rental Subsidy $0.00 371
Utility Deposit Subsidy $0.00
Security Deposit Subsidy $0.00
Total $0.00 371
D.2.e. Please describe your organization's client application, intake, and preliminary assessment process.
SCHC is a member of the Coordinated Entry collaborative, a system utilized by Homeless Service Providers throughout the County that provides a standardized intake assessment and referrals to ensure a more consistent and streamlined experience for those seeking services. During this initial intake, clients complete a comprehensive needs assessment, identify barriers to employment or housing, and develop an immediate action plan. Additionally, this assessment provides an opportunity to identify what services or resources a client is already connected to in an effort to reduce duplication of services. Clients are screened for homeless status (homeless certification forms) and income eligibility.
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D.2.f. Describe your organizational collaboration with other local organizations to assist TBRA income eligiU'rment 2 households.
SCHC engages with a broad spectrum of community partners to provide housing assistance, working extensively with the more than 20 member organizations of the Supportive Housing Consortium. In particular 5CHC partners with ECHO and CAPSLO, as part of the coordinated entry system. Additionally, 5CHC has built an even more extensive referral network with the Legal Assistance Foundation, and Family Resource Centers throughout the County, and Familiy Care Network. 5CHC has become the hub for Rapid Re-housing and Homeless Prevention services, serving clients from San Miguel to Cambria to Nipomo with the help of our partners. This referral network has allowed us to maximize our resources, coordinate efforts, and prevent duplication of services and benefits.
D.2.g. HOME-TBRA Matching Funds
Funding Source Amount
In-Kind Case Management-Supportive Housing Consortium Estimate $38.57/hour $192,445.00 (including fringe) X 500 Hours
Total $192,445.00
Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment I—Match Certification Letter: 25%match required for HOME TBRA *Required **No files uploaded
❑ Attachment J-HOME-TBRA Policies and Procedures
**No files uploaded
D.3.Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.3.a.Amount of CDBG funds requested:
$9.00
D.3.b. Please indicate the amount you are requesting for each jurisdiction:
Jurisdiction Amount
Arroyo Grande $9,600.00
Atascadero $3,600.00
Morro Bay $3,000.00
Paso Robles $17,150.00
Pismo Beach $5,000.00
San Luis Obispo $9,920.00
County $13,000.00
Total $61,270.00
D.3.c. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from CDBG funds:
30 D.3.d. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
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D.3.e. Please select the national objective that best applies to the proposed project.
Please refer to "Basically CDBG" or the "CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more information regarding CDBG national objectives.
Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME: Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the Low/Moderate Income objective.
Limited Clientele
D.3.f. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
❑ Public Services-General
❑ Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs
❑ Senior Services
❑ Handicapped Services
❑ Legal Services
❑ Youth Services
❑ Transportation Services
❑ Substance Abuse Services
❑ Services for Battered and Abused Spouses
❑ Crime Awareness or Neighborhood Cleanups
❑ Fair Housing Activities
❑ Tenant/Landlord/Housing Counseling
❑ Child Care Services
❑ Health Services
❑ Services for Abused and Neglected Children
❑ Mental Health Services
❑ Job Training and Job Placement Services
Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing Subsidies or Security Deposits ❑ Assistance to microenterprises (technical assistance, business support services, and other similar services to owners of microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises) ❑ Minor Home Repair
D.3.g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
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Assistance will be provided to benefit a clientele who are generally presumed by HUD to be principallyA Choment 2 persons-those who are homeless.This population is among those who are currently presumed by HUD to be made up principally of L/M income persons: Reference: §570.208(a)(2)(i)(A)Additionally, as some assistance will be provided to those of imminent threat of homelessness, 5CHC's program additionally requires information on family size and income so that it is evident that at least 51%of the clientele are persons whose family income does not exceed the L/M income limit. Reference: §570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) and (C) D.3.h.Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance? Yes
Explain how your services will increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance:
While this is a continuing program, 5CHC is seeking increased support. For the current fiscal year(24-25)funding for homeless prevention services was reduced by more than $200,000.This equates to approximately a reduction in 5CHC's ability to assist approximately 75 families.
D.3.i. Describe how the project will directly benefit the populations identified.
Funding will be used to provide short-term rental assistance, coupled with supportive services,to enable low-income families to remain in their home and not fall into homelessness. 5CHC has documented that less than 2%of those served in the last 24 months in this program have fallen into homelessness.
D.4.Are you requesting PLHA funds?
No
D.S.Are you requesting ESG funds?
No
D.6.Are you requesting General Fund Support funds?
No
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E. Required Documents Case Id: 30246
Name: SCities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Completed [email protected] on 1 01612 024 2:08 PM Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 E. Required Documents
Please provide the following information.
Documentation
❑ Attachment L—Supplemental Documentation
**No files uploaded
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Submit Case Id: 30246
Name: 5Cities Homeless Coalition - 2025
Completed [email protected] on 1 01612 024 2:08 PM Address: 100 S 4TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 Submit
Please provide the following information.
2 The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application, and supporting documentation,given for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant's knowledge. 0 1 hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding.The organization proposes to provide the program services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal, State, and local regulations and other assurances as required by the Commission.
QI hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application, as stated herein.
2 1 further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct, accurate, and complete.
In addition,the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and, as such,will be used to monitor performance.Activities, commitments, and representations described in the written agreement that are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Janna Nichols
Electronically signed [email protected] on 101612024 2:08 PM Authorized Representative Title
Executive Director
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Overview Case Id: 30248
Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Completed by [email protected] on 101112024 3:50 PM Address: 3970 Short St.,Suite 110,San Luis Obispo, CA Overview
Please provide the following information.
County of San Luis Department of Social Services
• Obispo Adult and Homeless Services Branch
• PO Box 8119
•= Public Service Grants
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8119
Program SS [email protected]
For each Public Services(including Minor Home Repair)funding source, an overview is available that includes program description,federal award information, eligible applicants,eligible activities,eligible beneficiaries, and reporting in the County of San Luis Obispo Notice of Funding Availability, 2025 Action Plan:
• Section ILC for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Overview • Section ILD for Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) Overview • Section ILE for HOME-TBRA Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Overview • Section ILF for Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Overview • Section ILH for General Fund Support(GFS)Overview
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A. Applicant Information Case Id: 30248
Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Completed by [email protected] on 101112024 3:51 PM Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA A. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information.
PRIMARY APPLICANT INFORMATION-LEAD AGENCY
A.1.Organization Name
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
A.2.Type of Organization
Non-Profit
A.2.b. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment A- Proof of Active SAM.gov Registration *Required "Alo files uploaded
A.3. UEI Number: For more information,visit SAM.GOV
GBL8FWWVCLC5
A.4.Address
1030 Southwood Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
A.S. Is the organization faith based?
No
A.6. Date of Incorporation
12/09/1965
A.6.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment B—Incorporation Documents *Required
"ATo files uploaded
❑ Attachment C—Organization Mission Statement*Required "No files uploaded
A.7. Required Acknowledgement of Insurance Requirements. Has your organization read and understood the insurance requirements listed in "Example Exhibit D—General Conditions" in the Library? Yes
A.8.Annual Operating Budget
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$119,771,028.00
A.9. Number of Paid Staff
947
A.10. Number of Volunteers
682
CONTACT INFORMATION
A.11.Contact Person Name
Elizabeth "Biz" Steinberg
A.12.Contact Person Title
Chief Executive Officer
A.B. Phone Number
(180)554-4435
A.14. Email
[email protected]
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B. Applicant Capacity Case Id: 30248
Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Completed by [email protected] on 1011120244:03 PM Address: 3970 Short St.,Suite 110,San Luis Obispo, CA B. Applicant Capacity
Please provide the following information.
B.1. Describe the organization's history of receiving and managing grants from County/State/Federal sources.
Since its inception in 1965, CAPSLO has received and successfully managed a variety of grants that address the unmet needs of low-income and vulnerable individuals and families through County,State, and Federal sources. County grants include but are not limited to CBO/PHG, Departments of CDBG, Social Services (DSS), Public Health, Behavioral Health, Probation, ESG, General Funds, and more recently Coordinated Entry, CESH, and PLHA grants. State grants include but are not limited to the Office of Emergency Services,Office of Child Abuse Prevention, Department of Education, Department of Social Services, and Community Services and Development(CSD),which designates the organization as a Community Action Agency because it distributes funds from the Community Services Block Grant(CSBG). Federal -The majority of CAPSLO's funding comes from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start,which the agency has been receiving since 1965, but also Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veteran Affairs.The Energy Division,the focus of this application, receives funding from CSD for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy for the Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Assistance Program (Bil WAP),the Area Agency on Aging, PG&E,SoCalGas, City of Pismo Beach, and City of Santa Maria.
B.2. Describe how the organization participates in HMIS,Coordinated Entry,and the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care.
This is not applicable to Energy Services' Minor Home Program, but CAPSLO's Homeless Services Division does participate in HMIS, Coordinated Entry,and the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care.
B.3. Briefly describe your organization's auditing requirements,including those for the proposed project.
As outlined in 2 CFR§200.500 and 24 CFR§5.801
CAPSLO undergoes an agency-wide, rigorous audit process annually by the firm of Brown Armstrong Certified Public Accountants.The process includes inquiry and observation to understand and evaluate CAPSLO's internal controls, confirmations, interim testing and compliance audits, and substantive procedural analysis. Critical audit areas include compliance with federal and state awards, expenses for program and support services, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, program revenue and unearned deferred revenue, cash, property and equipment, and long-term debt.A summary of the audit is formally presented by Brown Armstrong to both the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board as well as the full Board of Directors and senior management annually.
B.3.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment D-Most Recent Audit*Required
**No files uploaded
B.4. Describe the organization's experience delivering related programs/projects.
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the county since 1978,with the Minor Home Repair program added in 1995. Minor Home Repair provides basic home repairs to seniors in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties.The program is targeted at low-income and disabled seniors who otherwise would not have sufficient resources to get the repairs done themselves.This specific project has been funded through county and city CDBG funds for over 20 years, albeit not consecutively, and the Area Agency on Aging since at least 2003.
B.S. How will you document and maintain income status or presumed benefit status of each beneficiary in compliance with regulations?
Energy Services will collect income documentation from all household members and documentation of home ownership as part of the enrollment process for each beneficiary.All documents will be kept in client files along with a completed application.
B.6. Briefly describe your agency's record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project.
Client and household demographic data is captured, including household income, size, disability status, age, services provided, etc.Appropriate income documentation is required,which includes one of the following: recent pay-stubs, bank statements, income tax returns, or proof of participation in an approved alternative low-income program (provided the income thresholds are equal to or lower than the HUD identified income levels).All copies of client household data are kept in client files, and recorded in Hancock Software,the Energy Service's program database, and in CAPSLO's agency-wide database, ClientTrack.
B.7. Identify all budgeted funds for project related costs. Include leveraged funding to exhibit financial sustainability of the project beyond the grant term if awarded.
CDBG Funds—County of San Luis Obispo$95,000 Area Agency on Aging(leveraged) 8,000 LIHEAP (leveraged) 18,000 Total Funding$121,000 CDBG Funds City of Pismo Beach$22,000 Area Agency on Aging(leveraged) 1,200 LIHEAP (leveraged)3,400 Total Funding$26,600 CDBG Funds City of San Luis Obispo$45,000 Area Agency on Aging(leveraged) 2,500 LIHEAP (leveraged) 7,200 Total Funding$54,700
B.B. Does your organization comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles? As outlined in 2 CFR§200
Yes
Required Acknowledgement for Federal Grants or Contracts B.9. Does your organization certify that, if awarded funds, it will comply with the requirements as shown as Example Exhibit D-General Conditions and Example Exhibit E-Special Conditions? Yes
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C. Proposed Project & Project Case Id: 30248
Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Details Address: 3970 Short St.,Suite 110,San Luis Obispo, CA Completed by [email protected] on 101312024 7:38 AM
C. Proposed Project& Project Details
Please provide the following information.
C.1. Name of Proposed Project
Minor Home Repair
C.2. Project/Program Address
3970 Short St.,Suite 110 San Luis Obispo,CA 93401
C.3.Areas Served-Select all that apply
❑ City of Arroyo Grande
❑ City of Atascadero
❑ City of Grover Beach
❑ City of Morro Bay
❑ City of Paso Robles
City of Pismo Beach
City of San Luis Obispo
❑ Unincorporated Community
QCountywide
C.4. Provide a brief narrative of the proposed project,including projected outcomes:
CAPSLO's Minor Home Repair provides necessary home repair and access-improvement services for low-and very low-income households, including elderly and disabled individuals residing in single-family homes, mobile homes, and multi-family units. Home repairs covered under the program include carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work as well as the installation of grab bars, handrails, accessible bathrooms and showers,wheelchair ramps and lifts and other safety improvements.These repairs are carried out by Energy staff who work under CAPSLO's contractor's license #623259. Projected outcome: 100%of the 54 very low-and low-income, including elderly and disabled, individuals served through the Minor Repair program's CDBG funds,will remain independent and in their permanent, stable housing.This outcome is measured through a survey upon completion of services. ❑ Attachment E—If applicable,attach most recent annual performance report "No files uploaded
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C.S.What is the level of need for this activity within SLO County? Please include data to support your answer.
SLO County's population is older than the state's:the county's share of those 60+ is 29.6%compared to the state at
23.4%.This means that more older people will be staying in their homes for as long as they can because of limited financial resources;they will need their homes to be as safe, energy efficient and accessible as possible in order to stay there. Many of these individuals reside in housing that is substandard and in need of repairs. Both affordable housing and residential care for seniors is very limited in the county, especially for very low-and low-income individuals.The primary unmet need faced by program clients are accessibility improvements to their homes or larger home repairs that cannot be covered by other funding sources.The average waiting list for minor home repair is 40 households in SLO County. Each person or household waits 4-6 weeks until they are served. Clients requesting services are ranked in order of priority taking into consideration health and safety,disability, economic need, and age.
Within these categories, clients who are severely disabled, lower income, or who do not have other resources or family members who can assist them are prioritized.
C.S.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment F—Timeline:Attach a timeline for key steps of project implementation. *Required **No files uploaded
C.6. Is this effort new,continuing,or expanding? Please describe.
This is a continuing effort.The need for home repair and improvements to make the home more accessible for elderly and disabled individuals is ongoing.These funds will allow us to continue to provide services to those in need, keeping them safely housed and independent.
C.7. Describe how the project will align with a(or multiple) Line(s)of Effort to support the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness(2022-2027).
Minor Home Repair aligns best with the county's "Line of Effort 2: Focus efforts to reduce or eliminate the barriers to housing stability for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including prevention, diversion, supportive services, and housing navigation efforts."This project is a supportive service for one of the county's identified beneficiary groups--older adults/medically fragile.This project keeps this population safely housed and helps prevent homelessness due to substandard housing and accessibility issues.
C.8.Select all population(s)expected to be served through this project:
❑ Adults with children
❑ Adults without children
0 Elderly/Senior
❑ Parenting Youth
❑ Persons Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
R1Persons At Risk of Homelessness
QVeterans
❑ Domestic Violence Survivors
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Persons with Disabilities
❑ Unaccompanied Youth (under 25 years of age)
❑ Individuals with Co-occurring Disorders(Substance Use and Mental Health) R1Low—Moderate Income Persons or Households
C.9. How does your program/service complement and collaborate with existing efforts in the County? Describe how the program/project will increase capacity of services/housing for persons experiencing homelessness and at-risk persons in the County.
Minor Home Repair is a unique service provided in the community that collaborates with other County programs serving seniors, such as DSS and In-Home Support Services.This program, along with County senior-serving programs, cross-refer to one another when additional support services are identified. Programs work together to ensure the safety and independence of the seniors in SLO County.The entire country is faced with an aging population,with many elderly seniors on a fixed income experiencing limited financial resources.As noted in C.S, as people age in their homes,there is a growing need to address disability and limitations along with substandard conditions and need for repair that arise.Additionally, both affordable housing and residential care for seniors is very limited in the county, especially for very low-and low-income individuals. Because demand consistently exceeds available funding,there is a waiting list for these services.
C.10. Describe any consultation with local jurisdictions to gain support for the project. Describe any support you have from local jurisdictions.
This program has consistently been supported by local jurisdictions, evidenced by the many years of CDBG funding received by both SLO County and City of Pismo Beach.
❑ Attachment G—Letters of Support: Please attach any letters of support or commitment from local governments or community partners.
**No files uploaded
C.11. Describe how you will ensure that the proposed project is accessible to communities of color which are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, particularly Black, Latinx,Asian, Pacific Islander,and Native and Indigenous communities. If you have previously received a grant to serve any of the affected communities, please provide a brief description of those grant activities and the outcomes you achieved.
All CAPSLO programs have a focus of serving low-income,vulnerable populations of all different races and backgrounds. CAPSLO serves a high percentage of Hispanic individuals and families, making up 72%of all clients served in 2023,significantly higher than the overall SLO County percentage of 23.2%.Staff are hired who are bilingual/bicultural in Spanish and English in order to best serve clients in their primary language. Fifty percent of staff identify as Hispanic. In addition, program materials are available in English and Spanish. CAPSLO is seeing an increase in services to Mixteco speaking clients, and if needed,translation services are accessed in order for staff to be able to assist monolingual speaking individuals. In terms of accessibility,there are several CAPSLO programs, including Minor Home Repair,that provide services directly in the communities and in client's homes.These services help remove barriers to access for underserved and isolated community members.
C.13. Indicate the predicted, unduplicated performance outcome listed below:
Population Number of Individuals Number of Households Served Served
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Number of people experiencing homelessness to be 0 0 entering permanent housing
Number of people experiencing Chronic Homelessness 0 0 served
Number of persons At-Risk of Homelessness served 0 0 Number of Unaccompanied Youth served 0 0
Number of Youth At-Risk of Homelessness served 0 0 Number of persons in families with children served 0 0 Total 0 0
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D. Funding & Eligible Activities Case Id: 30248 Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Completed by [email protected] 101412024 4:44 PM Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA D. Funding& Eligible Activities
Please provide the following information.
D.1.Total Funding Requested
$162,000.00
D.1.a. Please upload the following documentation:
❑ Attachment H—Budget, Leveraged-Funds,and Budget Narrative:Attach a Budget and Budget Narrative for the project for which you are applying.The budget narrative should include FTEs to be provided. Please include the value of any matching funding. *Required
**No files uploaded
D.2.Are you requesting HOME-TBRA funds?
No
D.3.Are you requesting CDBG funds?
Yes
D.3.a.Amount of CDBG funds requested:
$162,000.00
D.3.b. Please indicate the amount you are requesting for each jurisdiction:
Jurisdiction Amount
Arroyo Grande $0.00
Atascadero $0.00
Morro Bay $0.00
Paso Robles $0.00
Pismo Beach $22,000.00
San Luis Obispo $45,000.00
County $95,000.00
Total $162,000.00
D.3.c. Estimated number of unduplicated persons to benefit from CDBG funds:
54 D.3.d. Estimated number of unduplicated households to benefit from CDBG funds:
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Please refer to "Basically CDBG" or the"CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligible Activities" for more information regarding CDBG national objectives.
Low Moderate Income
LOW/MODERATE INCOME:Select which criteria the proposed project intends to qualify under to meet the Low/Moderate Income objective.
Housing
D.3.f. Identify all eligible activities that apply to the proposed project:
❑ Public Services-General
❑ Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs
Senior Services
Handicapped Services
❑ Legal Services
❑ Youth Services
❑ Transportation Services
❑ Substance Abuse Services
❑ Services for Battered and Abused Spouses
❑ Crime Awareness or Neighborhood Cleanups
❑ Fair Housing Activities
❑ Tenant/Landlord/Housing Counseling
❑ Child Care Services
❑ Health Services
❑ Services for Abused and Neglected Children
❑ Mental Health Services
❑ Job Training and Job Placement Services
❑ Subsistence Payments, Homeless Assistance, Rental Housing Subsidies or Security Deposits ❑ Assistance to microenterprises(technical assistance, business support services,and other similar services to owners of microenterprises or persons developing microenterprises) 2 Minor Home Repair
D.3.g. Explain how the proposed project meets the selected National Objective:
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documentation of family/individual income for clients of the minor home program.
D.3.h.Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance? Yes
Explain how your services will increase or expand as a result of CDBG assistance:
This funding request expands to the City of San Luis Obispo to reach an additional 16 individuals in eight households in addition to continuing to serve County and the City of Pismo Beach residents.
D.3.i. Describe how the project will directly benefit the populations identified.
The program benefits very low-income and low-income individuals and households, including seniors and the disabled, by completing essential accessibility improvements, health and safety repairs, and other repairs with the goal of helping vulnerable members of the community remain in their homes. In some cases,there is an immediate difference in the clients' lives by providing access into and out of their homes, making them less dependent on others, and providing independence and freedom to individuals who previously did not have a way to enter and exit their homes without assistance.
D.4.Are you requesting PLHA funds?
No
D.5.Are you requesting ESG funds?
No
D.6.Are you requesting General Fund Support funds?
No
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Attachment 3
E. Required Documents Case Id: 30248
Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Completed by [email protected] on 101412024 4:48 PM Address: 3970 Short St.,Suite 110,San Luis Obispo, CA E. Required Documents
Please provide the following information.
Documentation
❑ Attachment L—Supplemental Documentation
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Submit Case Id: 30248
Name: CAPSLO Energy Services-2025
Completed by [email protected] 101412024 4:49 PM Address: 3970 Short St., Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, CA Submit
Please provide the following information.
2 The applicant certifies that all information contained in this application,and supporting documentation,given for the purpose of obtaining assistance, is true and complete to the best of the applicant's knowledge.
R1I hereby certify that our organization has complied with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the application and is an eligible applicant for the requested funding.The organization proposes to provide the program services or complete the project identified in this application. If this application is approved and this organization receives the requested funding this organization agrees to adhere to all relevant Federal,State,and local regulations and other assurances as required by the Commission.
2 1 hereby certify that the organization is fully capable of fulfilling its obligation under this application,as stated herein.
QI further certify that the information provided in this Funding Application is correct,accurate,and complete.
In addition,the content of the application shall be incorporated as part of the written agreement and,as such,will be used to monitor performance.Activities,commitments,and representations described in the written agreement that are not subsequently made a part of the program/project as funded shall be considered a material contract failure and may result in a repayment of all awarded funds and/or suspension from participation in future funding rounds.
Authorized Representative Signature
Elizabeth 'Biz" Steinberg
Electronically signed by [email protected] on 101412024 4:48 PM Authorized Representative Title
Chief Executive Officer
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