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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY - Executive Director Jayme Bottke
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution authorizing the County of Tehama to submit a joint application with Pacific West Communities, Inc. to participate in the Homekey+ Program and to accept the Homekey+ Program funds up to the amount authorized by the Guidelines and applicable state law; and further authorization for the Executive Director to act on behalf of the County by signing the necessary documents in connection with the application and award of Homekey+ Program funds for The Bluffs Community Housing, a Permanent Supportive Housing Project
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Financial Impact:
There is no impact to the general fund. The Tehama County Health Services Agency is a Co-Applicant for funding. The developer, Pacific West Communities, Inc., would receive or draw down on any funds directly with the State Department of Housing and Community Development, Homekey+ Program.
Background Information:
The Homekey+ program is administered by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). On November 26, 2024, HCD released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $2.145 billion of Homekey+ grant funding. The Homekey+ Program is part of Proposition 1, passed by California voters in March 2024. It is considered a critical step in advancing the state's goals to reduce homelessness and protect our most vulnerable populations through the support of the development of Permanent Supportive Housing. This program provides funding for housing that serves individuals with mental health or substance use disorder challenges who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Permanent supportive housing is affordable, long-term, multi-family housing that serves homeless persons with serious mental health disabilities. The housing is linked with supportive services that are volunteer-based and provided on-site and off-site by the Tehama County Health...
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