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Appropriation of BJA FY24 – Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant Funds <br />November 19, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />4 <br />6 <br />7 <br />6 <br />subject matter experts who are highly trained in crisis intervention, mental health, <br />addiction, and medical services for unhoused individuals in the City of Santa Ana. <br />Expected outcomes of this program include the following: increased response times of <br />law enforcement officers for calls for service, a cost-effective resolution for individuals <br />experiencing mental health crises and/or substance abuse disorders, and a reduction of <br />the City’s unsheltered homeless population. <br />With these one-time funds, staff is recommending approval to administer these funds for <br />the operation of an enhanced homeless street outreach program. Contingent upon <br />approval, staff will enter into an agreement with a service provider to conduct street- <br />outreach based outreach and engagement. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Approval of the appropriation will recognize $963,000 in funds from the Department of <br />Justice – Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the revenue <br />account (no. 12718002-52000, Federal Grant-Direct) and appropriate the same amount <br />into the Bureau of Justice Assistance Byrne Discretionary Community Project (BJA <br />BDCP) Grant expenditure account (no. 12718700-69135, Payment to Subagent) for <br />projected expenditures as follows: <br />Fiscal <br />Year <br />Accounting <br />Unit-Account <br />Fund Description Accounting Unit, <br />Account Description <br />Amount <br />FY 24-25 12718700-69135 Byrne Discretionary <br />Community Project <br />BJA BDCP Grant, <br />Payment to subagent <br />$ 275,142 <br />FY 25-26 12718700-69135 Byrne Discretionary <br />Community Project <br />BJA BDCP Grant, <br />Payment to subagent <br />$550,284 <br />FY 26-27 12718700-69135 Byrne Discretionary <br />Community Project <br />BJA BDCP Grant, <br />Payment to subagent <br />$137,574 <br />Total $963,000 <br />Any remaining balances not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be presented to <br />City Council for approval of carryovers to FY 25-26. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Award Package FAW-182005 <br />2. Congress Certification Letter dated March 24, 2023 <br />Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager