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Approve a 3 year Memorandum of Understanding between the Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority and the Cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo for further implementation of the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System for $214,228, effective upon execution by all cities through June 30, 2021
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board approve a three- year Memorandum of Understanding between the Community Action Partnership of Solano (CAP Solano), Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and the Cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo for further implementation of the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System for $214,228, effective upon execution by all cities through June 30, 2021.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In March 2017, CAP Solano JPA released a five-year strategic plan to respond to homelessness in Solano County at the direction of the County and 7-member Cities which was presented to the City County Coordinating Council and then separately shared with the Board. One of the key core goals of the five-year strategic plan is to improve system navigation by 1) increasing outreach and engagement; 2) reducing the number of people entering the homeless assistance system; 3) improving system-wide communication, collaboration, and coordination; and 4) increasing the supply and diversity of housing and service options to accommodate varied needs of priority subpopulations.
CAP Solano JPA receives over $1,000,000 annually from HUD that may be used for services and housing for the homeless as the Continuum of Care funding stream. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires recipients of Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions G...
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