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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 - CDBG Social Service & Fair Housing Grantee Applications�dF'w ART O 9 t 'S C V 1T _ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 (949) 644 -3200; FAX (949) 644 -3229 Agenda Item No.: Staff Person: REPORT TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL 17 Daniel Trimble (949) 644 -3230 SUBJECT: Review of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) social service and fair housing grantee applications for FY 2002 -2003 Action Plan. SUMMARY: As part of the annual Community Development Block Grant application process, the City must prepare and submit a One -Year Action Plan that details how the grant funds will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year, including sub - grantees. SUGGESTED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and approve recommendations for funding of social service sub - recipients. Background The City of Newport Beach anticipates receiving an allocation of $490,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2002 -2003. The CDBG program is designed to assist the City in providing decent housing and suitable living environment, addressing community service and facility needs, and expanding economic opportunities for primarily low and moderate income persons. Use of CDBG funds can be allocated into the following categories: ❖ Public Service Grants — up to 15% of the CDBG allocation ❖ General Administration— up to 20% of the CDBG allocation ❖ Capital Improvement/Public Facility Projects — Balance of the CDBG allocation On March 9th and 23', 2002, the City published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the Daily Pilot to announce the availability of CDBG funds and solicit proposals from tax- exempt nonprofit organizations that provide eligible CDBG services or projects that benefit Newport Beach residents. In response to the NOFA, six public service providers submitted applications for CDBG grants for Fiscal Year 2002 -2003, requesting a total of $114,400. Included in this report is a summary of the CDBG Public Service Grant Applications and staff recommendations to the City Council. These recommendations are based upon the priority of community needs identified in the Newport Beach 2000 -2004 Consolidated Plan: Public Services Priority Need Level Homeless Persons and at Risk Individuals High Emergency Shelter High Transitional Housing High Permanent Housing High Substance Abuse Treatment High Mental Health Care High Victims of Domestic Violence High Youth Medium Special Needs Population Elderly and Frail Elderly High Persons with Disabilities Medium Persons with Drug/Alcohol Abuse Medium Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice is a mandated priority for the use of CDBG funds. The City has the option to fund fair housing services either as part of the public service grants (subject to the 15% maximum allocation) or as part of the general administration funds (subject to the 20% maximum allocation). Summary of Applications The following information includes a brief description of the public service providers and proposed services, including the amount of funding requested. All of the applicants have previously received funding during the current Fiscal Year 2001 -2002. Service Provider Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter (OCIS) Amount Requested $15,000 The Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter (OCIS) is located at 1963 Wallace Avenue, in Costa Mesa. The oldest and largest shelter in the County, OCIS provides temporary and emergency housing along with 24 -hour staff assistance for homeless individuals and families. Along with providing shelter, the agency also aims to help homeless persons and families become self - supporting members of the community. This is achieved FY 2002 -2003 CDBG One -Year Action Plan March 26, 2002 Page 2 through a variety of supportive services such as, counseling, employment assistance, guidance, parent education, transportation assistance and medical and mental health care referrals. Funds are requested to help cover a portion of the administrative costs of a shelter administrative staff support position. The agency proposes to assist 25 Newport Beach residents over the next fiscal year. WISE Place (formally South Orange County YWCA) Located at 1411 North Broadway in Santa Ana, WISE Place provides temporary shelter and assistance to homeless women and children including battered, senior, and disabled women. The agency provides emergency and transitional housing, as well as supportive services such as food, clothing, counseling, life skills training, and employment assistance. Besides providing shelter, WISE Place administers the "Steps to Independence" and "Senior Step" programs that aim to provide homeless women with the necessary tools to become self - sufficient, independent members of the community. The "Steps to Independence" program provides job development support, resume writing, interview techniques, computer skills and other employment services. The "Senior Step" program, a subset of the "Steps" program, specifically targets homeless women over 55 years old. WISE Place estimates assisting 100 individuals with shelter over the next fiscal year, of these, an estimated 2 individuals will be Newport Beach residents. FISH - HARBOR AREA, Inc. $5,000 $50,000 FISH is a Newport Beach based local service agency that assists clients by subsidizing rent payments for `at risk' households and individuals facing evictions and prevents them from becoming homeless. FISH also provides a number of supportive services such as food deliveries, childcare subsidies, job development training, referrals, utility payment assistance, assistance with move -in costs, and transportation assistance. FISH also operates a shelter for domestic violence victims, and a Transitional Housing Program at scattered sites for the homeless throughout Orange County. A long -term rental assistance program called the "RESPECT Program" offers long -term rental assistance along with in- depth supportive services. FISH is requesting assistance for two programs: $25,000 to help support the Mobile Meals program which provides meal deliveries to elderly shut -ins; and $25,000 for the Homeless Prevention and Support Services Program which provides rent subsides, utility assistance, food and case management to those `at risk' of becoming homeless. FISH estimates that 135 Newport Beach residents will be assisted through the Homeless Prevention and Support Services program, and 120 elderly and disabled Newport Beach residents will be assisted through the Mobile Meals program during the Fiscal Year 2002- 2003. FY 2002 -2003 CDBG One -Year Action Plan March 26, 2002 Page 3 SPIN (Serving People in Need) $10,000 Located at 2900 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, SPIN provides temporary and transitional housing and support services to low- income, homeless, and at- risk families and individuals. SPIN's Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) offers rehabilitation and recovery assistance for low income and homeless individuals while providing supportive services to enable clients to remain drug free and self - sufficient. SARP provides room and board in recovery homes located throughout Orange County for up to one month coupled with a variety of supportive and job training services such as professional psychological and psychiatric counseling, job development, life skills classes, transportation assistance, and legal services. SPIN is requesting $10,000 to help fund housing for the SARP program and anticipates assisting 13 Newport Beach residents during the next fiscal year. South County Senior Services, Inc. $10,000 Located at 24300 El Toro Road in Laguna Woods, South County Senior Services is an Orange County based social service agency that assists low- income seniors and disabled persons. Through the Oasis Senior Center, the agency provides three nutritious home - delivered meals per day to elderly and disabled Newport Beach residents who are unable to leave their homes. The agency requests $10,000 to support food and delivery costs and anticipates serving 150 Newport Beach residents during the next fiscal year. Fair Housing Council of Orange County $14,400 Located at 201 S. Broadway in Santa Ana, the Fair Housing Council of Orange County (FHCOC) works to reduce and eventually eliminate housing discrimination in Orange County. The Fair Housing Council provides community education and outreach regarding fair housing rights and offers assistance to both landlords and tenants to assist in mediating housing discrimination and other fair housing complaints. The Fair Housing Council attempts to resolve conflicts involving alleged housing discrimination before resorting to litigation. However, if legal action is warranted, the agency may provide legal advice representation. The Fair Housing Council estimates serving 400 Newport Beach households with housing discrimination issues during the next fiscal year, as well as serving another 100 individuals through outreach and educational activities. FY 2002 -2003 CDBG One -Year Action Plan March 26, 2002 Page 4 Recommendation Given the level of funding available, the amount of funding requested, past performance and proposed accomplishments, specific benefits to Newport Beach residents, and City priorities, staff recommends that the City Council provides funding for fair housing services using CDBG administration funds. The recommended allocation for public service grants is as follows: Submitted by: Prepared by: SHARON Z. WOOD DANIEL TRIMBLE Assistant City Manager Associate Planner -.. F:IUSERSIPLMSharedl GIFy2001- 20021Social Service NofalCC Report -Action Plana- 26- 02.doc FY 2002 -2003 CDBG One -Year Action Plan March 26, 2002 Page 5 Amount Funded Amount Amount Service Provider FY2001 -2002 Requested Recommended Orange Coast Interfaith $10,000 $15,000 $10,000 Shelter WISE Place $4,000 $5,000 $5,000 FISH Harbor Area $37,700 $50,000 $38,500 Homeless Prevention ($17,700- ($25,000- ($18,500 - Mobile Meals Homeless Prevention Homeless Prevention Homeless Prevention $20,000- $25,000- $20,000 - Mobile Meals) Mobile Meals) Mobile Meals) SPIN $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 South County Senior Services $16,000 $10,000 $10,000 Total Public Service Grants $77,700 $90,000 573,500 Fair Housing Council of $14,028 $14,400 $14,400 Orange County of CDBG Administration 14.7% of the $98,000 that can be used for CDBG administration Submitted by: Prepared by: SHARON Z. WOOD DANIEL TRIMBLE Assistant City Manager Associate Planner -.. F:IUSERSIPLMSharedl GIFy2001- 20021Social Service NofalCC Report -Action Plana- 26- 02.doc FY 2002 -2003 CDBG One -Year Action Plan March 26, 2002 Page 5