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Health Services Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Amendment I to Agreement 763-PHD0508 with Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $42,371 to $67,831.82 and extending the term through December 31, 2009 to correlate with the term of the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) funding agreement.
FUNDING: Federal Funding administered through Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Funding Agreement with Sacramento County.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $67,831.82
Funding
Budgeted $42,371.00 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
New Funding $25,460.82 7/1/09 - 12/31/09
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $67,831.82
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Sufficient appropriations have been included in the FY 2009-10 budget. There is no impact on Net County Cost.
Background: The HOPWA Program provides housing assistance and related supportive services as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Planning Initiative. HOPWA funding is received through an Agreement with Sacramento County, which manages the program for several rural communities, including the counties of El Dorado / Alpine, Placer, and Yolo.
Residents of El Dorado and Alpine counties afflicted with HIV/AIDS, and their families, receive emergency housing assistance including short term assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities through this HOPWA program. The County subcontracts with Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation for HOPWA services; this arrangement between the County and Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation has been both longstanding and successful.
Reason for Recommendation: HOPWA services to be provided by Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation under this proposed Agreement are integral to ensuring the health and well-being of those Alpine and El Dorado County residents l...
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