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Health Services Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Agreement DHA\CS-ELD-01-09 with Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance for the term January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding in 2009; and recommending adoption of Resolution authorizing Health Services Department Director to sign the “Certificate Regarding Lobbying and Contractor Certification of Compliance - Enclosure I” form and submission of claims and other financial documentation for Agreement DHA\CS-ELD-01-09.
Resolution 069-2009
FUNDING: Grant funding through Sacramento County.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $43,908
Funding
Budgeted $43,908
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $43,908
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: None. El Dorado County will receive $43,908 through Sacramento County to support HOPWA activities in 2009.
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 and Ryan White C.A.R.E. Act funding through Sacramento County. Other acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) programs are funded directly by the State under an AIDS Master Grant, and include grants for 1) education and prevention of AIDS; 2) evaluating local interventions for AIDS; 3) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling and testing; and 4) a drug assistance program.
The HOPWA Program provides emergency housing assistance for El Dorado County 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.
Reason for Recommendation: This ne...
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