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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2011
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement with the South Bay Community Services (SBCS) in the not -to -exceed amount of
$95,000.00 for the purpose of providing services and support to the homeless population in the City of
National City via a federal grant (No. 2010-DD-BX-0443) from the U.S. Department of Justice.
PREPARED BY: Parris A. Bull, Police Sergeant
PHONE: (619) 336-4524
EXPLANATION:
DEPARTMENT: Police
APPROVED BY:
On September 8, 2010, the United States Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; Bureau of
Justice Assistance awarded the City of National City a grant [Homeless Outreach Program and
Enforcement (HOPE) Project] in the amount of $95,000.00 as part of the Congressionally Selected
Awards Program (FY 2010). The purpose of the grant is to address homelessness in the City of
National City. The original project period was from 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011. The City of National City
and South Bay Community Services formed a partnership to provide outreach, resources and case
management to the City's homeless population. South Bay Community Services was contracted to
address long-term housing issues, and to bridge the gap between homelessness and long-term care.
The grant will also provide funding for the clean-up of encampments, the removal of debris, and other
related homeless outreach, prevention and enforcement efforts. On May 26, 2011, the U.S. Department
of Justice; Office of Justice Programs granted the City an extension on the grant; therefore, the NEW
project period is from 07/01/2011 to 06/30/2012.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPRO:
ACCOUNT NO. 290-411-622 APPRO
The HOPE Project grant does not require matching funds or in -kind contributions from the City.
Therefore, the City's General Fund will not be impacted by the grant.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the execution of the Agreement with South Bay
Community Services and the implementation of the services as provided for by the HOPE project/grant..
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
The Agreement between the City of National City and South Bay Community Services
Exhibit A — South Bay Community Services' ten -page document regarding the Homeless Outreach
Program and Enforcement Project