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Health Services Department recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 101-162-P-R2011 (DHA\CS-ELD-01-11) with Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance for the term January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding in 2011; and
2) Adopt Resolution authorizing the Health Services Department Director, and specified subordinates, to submit claims and other financial documentation for said Agreement.
FUNDING: Grant funding through Sacramento County.
Resolution 008-2011
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $49,157
Funding
Budgeted $49,157
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $49,157
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no Net County Cost associated with this funding Agreement. The County will receive $49,157 through Sacramento County to support HOPWA activities in 2011. In anticipation of this Agreement, the Health Services Department incorporated sufficient appropriations and revenue into the FY 2010-11 budget.
Background: Sacramento County is the applicant/recipient for the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / HOPWA grant, and serves as the fiscal intermediary for the allocation of HOPWA funds. El Dorado and other local rural counties receive HOPWA funding through Sacramento County.
The HOPWA Program provides emergency housing assistance for County of El Dorado residents and their families living with HIV disease. Short term assistance and supportive services are provided to qualified persons for rent, mortgage, and utilities to prevent homelessness.
HOPWA services have historically been contracted out to the Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation, a community-based agency specializing in services for individuals and families afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation maintains all appropriate creden...
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