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JULY 3, 2006
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FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
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CITY MANAGER
OEXECTIVE DIRECTOR
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED
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As Recommended
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As Amended
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Ordinance on 1st Reading
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Ordinance on 2nd Reading
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Implementing Resolution
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Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
-- 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement between the
City of Santa Ana and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa
Ana, in the amount of $550,000 for the implementation of the Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance Program.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the County
of Orange Health Care Agency in the amount of $789,000 to continue
to provide supportive housing services to HIV/AIDS individuals in
the County of Orange.
HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION
1. Direct the Authority General Counsel to prepare and authorize the
Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an agreement
between the City of Santa Ana and the Housing Authority of the City
of Santa Ana, in the amount of $550,000 for the implementation of
the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program.
2. Direct the Authority General Counsel to prepare and authorize the
Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an agreement
with AIDS Service Foundation Orange County in an amount not to
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Funding Allocations for HUD
HOPWA FY 06-07
July 3, 2006
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exceed $12,000 to administer the wait list for the Tenant -Based
Rental Assistance Program.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
1. Recommended that the City Council:
a) Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement
between the City of Santa Ana and the Housing Authority of the
City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $550,000 for the
implementation of the Tenant --Based Rental Assistance Program.
b) Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement
with the County of Orange Health Care Agency in the amount of
$789,000 to continue to provide supportive housing services to
HIV/AIDS individuals in the County of Orange.
2. Recommended that the Housing Authority:
a) Direct the Authority General Counsel to prepare and authorize
the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an
agreement between the City of Santa Ana and the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $550,000
for the implementation of the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance
Program.
b) Direct the Authority General Counsel to prepare and authorize
the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an
agreement with AIDS Service Foundation Orange County in an
amount not to exceed $12,000 to administer the wait list for
the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program.
By a vote of 6:0 (Yanez absent) at its Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006.
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HOPWA FY 06-07
July 3, 2006
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DISCUSSION
Since 1993, the City of Santa Ana has received federal funds through the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program to be used
countywide. The HOPWA Program is designed to provide resources and
incentives for long-term comprehensive strategies to meet the housing
needs of persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HUD
has allocated $1,359,000 to the City of Santa Ana for the fiscal year
2006-2007.
Eligible activities for the HOPWA Program include: 1) new construction,
acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable housing; 2) provision of
tenant -based rental assistance; 3) short-term rental and mortgage payment
assistance to prevent homelessness; 4) supportive social services and
housing information services; 5) technical assistance; and 6)
administrative expenses incurred by jurisdictions coordinating local
programs. In allocating grant funds for eligible activities, the City of
Santa Ana is required to consider the service needs of eligible persons
who reside throughout Orange County and approve funding for projects
which may be located anywhere within the County.
In order to ensure that the limited funds are prioritized, City staff has
worked closely with the Housing Committee of the Orange County HIV
Planning Council, the HIV Planning Council, and agencies throughout the
County of Orange providing services to the HIV/AIDS community. On
January 9, 2006, a strategic planning meeting was held to determine
priorities for the fiscal year 2006-2007 funds. Representatives from the
Orange County Health Care Agency, service providers from throughout the
county, HIV/AIDS infected and affected individuals and City staff
participated in the meeting.
Based on the strategic planning meeting, the 2006-2007 fiscal year
funding recommendations were established. The recommended funding levels
are: 1) $550,000 to continue the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program
with the Housing Authority of the City of Santa who will subcontract with
AIDS Services Foundation Orange County to administer the wait list; and
2) $789,000 to the Orange County Health Care Agency for supportive
housing services to individuals throughout Orange County; and 3) $40,770
for administrative costs. These amounts include $20,770 in reallocated
funds from the 2005-2006 funding year.
Funding Allocations for HUD
HOPWA FY 06-07
July 3, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
HUD provides HOPWA funds to the City. No additional City funding is
necessary. Funds are available in the HOPWA Program account (account
nos. 405-140-6931 and 405-148-6931).
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency