RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SALINAS AND MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Salinas City Council allocated $500,000 in General Funds through the Bi-Annual Budget process, through Resolution No. 2026-098, to continue the Rental Assistance Program through FY 2026-27 to prevent homelessness through short-term rental assistance and housing stabilization services; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas (“City”) supports homelessness prevention, housing stabilization, and eviction prevention efforts for Salinas residents through partnerships with local agencies and service providers; and WHEREAS, the City previously entered into an agreement with Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE), effective July 1, 2026, utilizing $200,000 in Family Homelessness Challenge funding to provide rental assistance services through the Connections Rental Assistance Program; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide additional funding to MCOE to expand the availability of rental assistance to eligible Salinas households during Fiscal Year 2026-27; and WHEREAS, the proposed Homeless Services Funding Agreement will provide MCOE with a total compensation amount not to exceed $300,000 in General Fund appropriations for administration of the Connections Rental Assistance Program; and WHEREAS, City Council authorization is required because the cumulative value of agreements with MCOE exceeds the City Manager’s contracting authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Homeless Services Funding Agreement with the Monterey County Office of Education for the administration of the Rental Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $300,000, funded through FY 2026-27 General Fund appropriations, and to execute any associated documents necessary to effectuate the agreement, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of September 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia M. Soratos, City Clerk
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