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CityCouncil | 2021-11-16 | 6 | The Community Development Director responded in the affirmative; stated staff will reach out to the unhoused community members and will often try to have members move into the housing opportunity; the program is low-barrier and has minimal qualifications, with the exception of being a registered sex offender. Mr. Good stated that he will work with the Continuum of Care system and the Coordinated Entry system; Five Key will work to do everything possible to fulfil the obligation to address encampments and unsheltered individuals, including working with non-profits and other City agencies. Councilmember/Commissioner Herrera Spencer inquired about the general response to the program and what percentage agree to be on the list to be housed. Mr. Good responded there are reasons why people do not wish to be housed; stated the same situation exists in San Francisco; it helps if the City provides a place that is clean, welcoming, treats people as guests, not numbers, and where safety is paramount; the program is unique in that people get what they want, including their own individual space; the program is a great opportunity and will show an immediately significant difference. Councilmember/Commissioner Herrera Spencer stated the report shows insufficient funds for the program, which will need General Fund money in year five; the contract is for 15 to 20 years; the City will be the backstop for future years; inquired the estimate for the backstop amount per year. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there are any additional funding sources aside from the General Fund. The Community Development Director responded staff does not currently have the funding identified after year five; stated there is a requirement to identify funding through year five in order to apply; it will be important for staff to begin pursuing other grant opportunities and funding sources once the application is submitted; staff will be diligent in efforts to pursue funding opportunities. Councilmember/Commissioner Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is an estimate of the annual operating budget for the program for years five through fifteen or twenty; stated the annual operating budget is the maximum amount the City would be forced to backstop. The Community Development responded the cost is roughly $1.5 million per year. Mr. Good stated that he has already applied for State grant funding and other funding opportunities; the program is a commitment to get people off the street; paying for the program now is cheaper than other services in the long-run. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission 3 November 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-11-16.pdf |