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MEETING DATE:
RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY:
MAY 2, 2011
TITLE
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2011 - 2012
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
CONTINUED TO
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INTERIM X CUTIVE DIRECTOR
REC~IVIMENDED ACT[4N
Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute the attached cooperative
agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
in the amount of $600,000 for cone-year term far the implementation of the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute the attached cooperative
agreement with AIDS Service Foundation Orange County in an estimated amount not to
exceed $12,000 far aone-year term to administer the wait list for the Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance Program, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the Executive Director
and Authority General Counsel.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its Regular Meeting on April 19, 2011, by a vote of 6:0 the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission approved the recommended actions.
DISCUSSION
Since 1993, the City of Santa Ana has received federal funds through the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development {HUD) for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
{HOPWA) Program to be used countywide. The HOPWA Program is designed to provide
resources and incentives for Iong-term comprehensive strategies to meet the housing needs of
persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome {AIDS). Since the allocation of HOPWA
funds has not been finalized, an estimated grant of $1,568,178 for fiscal year 2011--2012 has been
utilized.
Funding Allocations for the HOPWA
Program FY 201'1 - 2012
May 2, 2011
Page 2
In order to ensure that the limited funds are prioritized, Housing Authority staff has worked closely
with the Housing Committee of the Orange County HIV Planning Council, the HIV Planning
Council, and agencies throughout the County of Orange providing services to the HNIAIDS
community. On December 9, 2010, a strategic planning meeting was held to determine priorities
for the fiscal year 2011-2012 funds. Representatives from the Orange County Health Care
Agency, service providers from throughout the county, HIV/AIDS infected and affected individuals
and Hauling Authority staff participated in the meeting.
Based on the strategic planning meeting, the 2011-2012 fiscal year funding recommendations
were established. The recommended funding levels include $600,000 to continue the Tenant-
Based Rental Assistance Program with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa who will
subcontract with AIDS Services Foundation Orange County to administer the wait list.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the HOPWA Program account (nos. 40518760-69158, 40518761-69135,
40518761 various and 405'18760-69136}.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Shelly La ry-Bayle
Housing Manager
Community Development Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez ~~,/
Executive Director ~' ~
Finance & Management Services Agency
Exhibits: 1. Agreement between City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Housing Authority
2. Agreement between Santa Ana Housing Authority and Aids Services Foundation
Orange County