Item 31 - Emergency Housing Vouchers

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I. INTRODUCTION The PHA has received an allocation of EHV to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness; at risk of experiencing homelessness; fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; or were recently homeless and for whom providing rental assistance will prevent homelessness or having high risk of housing instability. The PHA is required to enter into a MOU with the CoC to establish a partnership for the administration of the EHVs. The primary responsibility of the CoC under the MOU is to make direct referrals of qualifying participants to the PHA. The MOU is a complete statement of the responsibilities of the parties and evidence of a commitment of resources to the EHV program. II. PURPOSE The purpose of this MOU is to support the efficient and effective lease up of each EHV allocated to the PHA no later than June 30, 2022, and ongoing lease up of any turnover vouchers through September 30, 2023, by receiving appropriate referrals from the CES. III. TERM The term of this MOU shall be effective July 1, 2021, and remain active until September 30, 2023. The Parties shall be obligated to perform such duties as would normally extend beyond this term, including but not limited to, obligations with respect to reporting and confidentiality. IV. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES a. Parties commit to administering the EHVs in accordance with all program requirements in Notice PIH 2021-15. b. Parties agree that a strong level of communication and coordination among the Parties is necessary to ensure program success and adherence to program requirements. i. Parties shall establish a mutually convenient regular meeting schedule and communication methods for the EHV process. ii. Parties shall provide an update of referred matches, application status, lease up status and available vouchers. c. Parties agree to maintain lead EHV liaisons as follows: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA Lead Name: Judson Brown Title: Housing Division Manager Email: jbrown@santa-ana.org Phone Number: 714-667-2241 Address: City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 ORANGE COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE Lead Name: Doug Becht Title: Director of Operations Email: dbecht@ochca.com Phone Number: 714-834-2323 Address: OC Health Care Agency Office of Care Coordination, Continuum of Care 405 W. 5th St, Ste 658, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Page 2 of 29 EXHIBIT 2