ATTACHMENT A
Resolution No. 24-098
City/HCD Standard
Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 24-098
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIC TORVILLE ACCEPTING THE ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUND ROUND 3 (ERF-3) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,365,069.60; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO FINALIZE ALL DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO EXECUT E THE ERF-3 CONTRACT AND ADMINISTER THE OVERALL PROJECT; AND AU THORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS T O THE
CONTRACT AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPA RTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR THE CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, set forth in Resolution No. 19-089, the City Counci l adopted a Homelessness Solutions Strategic Action Plan (“HSSA P”) outlining a means to address outreach and visibility and apply for grant funding that aligns with the actions, goals and objections of the HSSAP; and
WHEREAS, the City’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Goal D indicat es expanding on the existing homelessness outreach network to ef fectively engage the homeless community in services. Evaluating the effectiveness of coordination of homelessness services, and strengthening collaboration with the County and other entities to identify new funding opportunities and expand partnerships for homelessness services; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development will provide to the City $6,365,069.60 to provide services and support to people experiencing homelessness in encampments tha t results in meaningful paths to safe and stable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville (City) has a Wellness Cente r, a non- congregate care facility that will play a critical role in the stabilization of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals by providing a low -barrier navigation center, a recuperative care facility, a medical clinic, interim housing, and wraparound supportive services such as case management, care coordination (medical, mental health and dental), job training/placement, legal services, and housing navigation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Victorville (City) has a Homeless Engagement Team, a trauma-informed, client-centered outreach and engag ement team that will play a critical role in the stabilization of unsheltered h omeless individuals by providing services such as case management, care coordination (medical, mental health and dental), and housing navigation; and
WHEREAS, The California Department of Housing and Community Development finds the City qualified and awarded th e City Encampment Resolution Funding to assist individuals living in encampments; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into this Grant Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Deve lopment to clarify roles, responsibilities, and reimbursement terms regarding the Encampment Resolution Fund Grant Program; and
WHEREAS , the City Council finds that all materials that constitute the record of proceeding upon which its decision is based shall be located with the City of Victorville Clerk, located at 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, California; and
WHEREAS , after hearing all testimony presented, the City C ouncil votes to accept the Encampment Resolution Fund Round 3 (ERF- 3) grant in the amount of $6,365,069.60 and approve the expenditure of funds pursuant to the ERF-3 Budget Summary, which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIC TORVILLE DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Contract Agreement
The City Council hereby authorizes the execution of the contract between the City and the California Department of the Housing and Community Development to accept and use the Grant to address individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments within specified encampments area(s) within the Cit y of Victorville and provide them with services to assist them in pathways to permanent housing solutions.
Section 3. City Manager Authority
The City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager or his designee the role of Signature Authority on behalf of the City to execute all grant documents necessary to secure ERF-3 funds and administer/implement the approved grant project, including the execution of agreements/contracts necessary to administer or implement the approved grant project and budgeted items provided no contracts exceed the City Managers Contract Authority provided by Section 2.28.060 of the Victorville Municipal Code, excepting for Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Provider Agreement between the City of Victorville and Symba Center (P roject No. JM23-065) that is authorized for execution.
Section 4. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Exhibit A
Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) - Round 3 Budget Summary Category Amount Cost Breakdown Provider (s) Description Case Management 224,000.00$
Case Management Symba Center contract amendment
Provide trauma-informed, client centered case
management to advance client housing plans. Case Manage clients in emergency shelter (motel vouchers) and assist with bridge housing.
Homeless Engagement Officers 200,000.00$
Outreach and Engagement City of Victorville
Support our City's Homeless Engagement Team in providing trauma-informed, client centered engagement services and linkage to housing options, alternative options, and
additional services. Educate clients on where to receive services and how to obtain interim housing.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (Outreach) 156,000.00$ Street Medicine Symba Center contract amendment Provide medical services to outreach clients and link clients to appropriate levels of care.
Housing Navigator 135,000.00$ Housing Navigation Symba Center contract amendment Provide landlord engagement, house searching, contracts with landlords, and aftercare/landlord mitigation.
Wellness Center Operations 1,368,000.00$ Wellness Center Bed Nights City of Victorville Providing bed nights for clients within the encampment
area. This includes all shelter and wraparound services.
Wellness Center Operational Reserves 1,380,000.00$
Wellness Center Reserve Bed
Nights City of Victorville Operational Reserved for Wellness Center operations.
Motel Vouchers 195,000.00$
Emergency Shelter Bed
Nights RFP for services providers.
Emergency Shelter for up to 30 days. These are to be used for clients who are not able to enter the Wellness Center based on eligibility, suitability, or vacancy. These will also be used for families when there are no vacancies at the Wellness Center.
Rapid Re-Housing 2,319,840.00$
Rapid Re-Housing Program(s) Symba Center Contract Amendment and RFP for additional provider(s)
Rental subsidies, security deposits, landlord incentives, house search, case management, and facilitating access to services.
Permanent Supportive Housing 231,984.00$
Subsidies and Permament
Housing Solutions City of Victorville; Desert Haven To assist with permanent housing for individuals within the grant area.
Administrative Cost 155,245.60$ Homelessness Solutions Homelessness Solutions (COV) Administer the grant 6,365,069.60$