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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
MAY 21, 2007
TITLE:
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1" Reading
o Ordinance on 2'" Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH
AIDS PROGRAM FY 2006-07
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CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement between
the City of Santa Ana and the County of Orange Health Care Agency in the
amount of $30,750.
DISCUSSION
Since 1993, the City of Santa Ana has received federal funds through the
u.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. The HOPWA program
is designed to provide resources and incentives for long-term
comprehensive strategies to meet the housing needs of persons with
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Eligible activities for the
HOPWA program include: 1) new construction, acquisition and
rehabilitation of affordable housing; 2) provision of tenant-based rental
assistance; 3) short-term rental and mortgage payment assistance to
prevent homelessness; 4) supporti ve social services and housing
information services; 5) technical assistance; and 6) administrative
expenses incurred by jurisdictions coordinating local programs. In
allocating grant funds for eligible activities, the City of Santa Ana is
required to consider the service needs of eligible persons who reside
throughout Orange County and approve funding for proj ects that may be
located anywhere within the county.
To ensure that the limited funds are prioritized, City staff has worked
closely with the Housing Committee of the Orange County HIV Planning
Council and agencies throughout the County of Orange providing services
to the HIV/AIDS community. On January 9, 2006, a strategic planning
meeting was held to determine priorities for the 2006-2007 funds.
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Amendment to Agreement for
the HUD HOPWA Program
May 21, 2007
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Representatives
providers from
individuals and
from the
throughout
City staff
Orange County Health Care Agency,
the county, HIV/AIDS infected and
participated in the meeting.
service
affected
Based on the strategic planning meeting, the 2006-2007 fiscal year
funding recommendations were established. The recommended funding levels
for the County of Orange Health Care Agency was $789,000 for supportive
housing services to individuals throughout Orange County. At this time,
the County is requesting an additional $30,750. This request is a result
of the high number of individuals/families requesting assistance with
security deposits. This increased demand is a result of a greater number
of Shelter Plus Care and Housing Choice Vouchers being made available.
These additional funds will bring the total of the agreement to $819,750.
Both the HIV Housing Committee and the Orange County HIV Planning Council
are in support of this request.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Department of Housing and Urban Development provides HOPWA funds to
the City. No additional City funding is necessary. These funds are
available from unexpended funds from the 2005-2006 fiscal year (account
no. 405-148-6931).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management
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Ste hen G. Ha ding
Deputy City anager for
Development Services
Community Development Agency
Services Agency
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