FROM:
Development Services
SUBJECT:
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Accept Contribution from San Bernardino County for Homeless Operating and Case Management Services
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a contract with the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors to accept a contribution in the amount of $600,000 to provide ongoing services, including operational management of homeless services and professional case management services at The Path, formerly known as the Homelessness Prevention Resources and Care Center (HPRCC), located at 17133 Valley Boulevard, Fontana, Ca 92335.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by correcting problems immediately.
• Provide a diverse range of housing types and levels of affordability while addressing homelessness in the community by addressing Homelessness through proactive programs, including the efforts of the COAST and MET teams.
• Concentrate on Inter-governmental relations by establishing partnerships and positive working relationships with other public agencies providing services to residents and local businesses.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana has determined Homelessness and Homeless prevention as a top priority and has previously instructed staff to take all feasible actions in support of the City’s homelessness prevention plan.
On July 23, 2024, the City adopted Resolution No. 2024-101, the Homeless Solutions Action Plan. The Plan aims to increase affordable housing options in the City, while coordinating services to offer holistic support to the homeless community, including but not limited to mental health and substance-abuse treatment, job training, and healthcare. The Plan enhances coordination efforts, expanding the City’s reach of homeless services while fostering collaborative partnerships across the community.
On September 21, 2021, the County Board of Supervisors approved the Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund. This District Specific Priorities Program allocates funds to each of the five districts in San Bernardino County to provide services to citizens that promote health, safety, economic well-being, education, recreation, and other public services that enhance quality of life, and meet the needs of the County’s citizens.
The Priorities Program desires to provide funding in the amount of $600,000 to the City of Fontana to assist in the performance of homeless support services, including case management for a period of 12 months. As a part of this agreement, The City will retain a third-party vendor to assist with the management of homeless services and retain the services of a third-party vendor to provide case management services for homeless individuals. The funding provides social service needs and serves the County residents of Fontana and the surrounding communities of the Second District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact associated with the approval of this item will result in increased revenues in the amount of $600,000 to project 37600041 and allocate $600,000 of, expenditures in project 37600041. All necessary budget adjustments will be included in the next quarterly budget report.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation