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Doc ISf6#f�,E-nftepe 9fflI�CB-4878-BFF3-C98C19EFDD4C �iVV33UtntRRWORK MAY PROCEED A-2023-117 CITY CLERK DATE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING U CDA u� BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, )) THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, THE CITY OF IRVINE, N AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA N FOR HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION v COMMITMENTTO PARTNERSHIP N v This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into, by and between the County of Orange, C) acting as the Eligible Applicant forthe County of Orange and the Orange County Continuum of Care; the City of Anaheim; the City of Irvine; and the City of Santa Ana. The County of Orange, City of Anaheim, City of Irvine, and City of Santa Ana may be referred to individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties." RECITALS: A. All Parties have each individually entered into a Standard Agreement with the State of California — Department of General Services under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program ("HHAP" or "Program") in furtherance of the Program. B. The general purpose of the Program is to provide one-time blockgrant funding to support regional coordination, and to expand or develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges. C. By entering into this MOU, the Parties intend to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges. WHEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the Parties that the foregoing Recitals are a substantive part of this MOU and the following terms and conditions shall constitute the entire MOU between the Parties. 1. This MOU establishes the commitment to partnership as it relates to the Program recognizing that homelessness impacts Orange County and requires county -wide collaborative efforts. This includes the Parties' commitment to: a. Support a county -wide effort to expand the delivery of homeless services and available resources that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in becoming permanently housed and individuals and families at -risk of homelessness in achieving housing stability. This aligns with and supports the HHAP Round 4 goals to: i. reduce the number of persons who become homeless for the first time, ii. reduce the length of time persons remain homeless, iii. reduce the number of persons who return to homelessness after exiting homelessness to permanent housing, iv. increase the number of unsheltered persons in achieving permanent stable housing, and v. increase successful placements from street outreach. b. Bring stakeholders together across Orange County to effectively address homelessness, when possible, by coordinating and integrating temporary and permanent housing resources, supportive services, and outreach and engagement strategies.