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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2012-03-22 | 2 | President Wasko thanked Debbie Potter, adding that she appreciated that the City was interested in continuing this dialogue. She added that some other cities refer to other funding sources in addition to CDBG funds, and that it is helpful when city government participates in applications for larger grants. Member Biggs also thanked Debbie Potter and said he and the workgroup look forward to working with City staff, providers, and the community on this project. Member Nielsen asked a number of questions regarding the nature and level of support that will be provided by City leadership and staff. Debbie Potter responded that the City will assist in identifying non-financial aid, and the leveraging of resources. City staff, including SSHRB staff will be available to support these efforts, and the RSWG will work with staff to determine the process for allocating the $5,000 CDBG funds for TA. President Wasko voiced concern that the RSWG was being asked to play a role in developing a non- profit organization, and the motion was crafted to assure that this was not the case. A motion was made to accept the staff recommendation for the Board's Resource Sharing Workgroup to recommend and develop a process by which non-profit providers' can enhance their fund raising capacity and partner with the community to maximize provision of social services. M/S Biggs / Nielsen Approved 4 Yes / President Wasko Abstained 3-B. REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING ALLOCATION Claudia Young, Community Development Program Manager made a presentation regarding staff's recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for public services. She explained that the Board's recommendations will be included in a letter to the Council for their consideration when adopting the final 2012-13 Action Plan at their May 1st City Council meeting. The CDBG entitlement allocation for FY2012-13 is $1,017,685 (a reduction of 17.2% compared to the previous year). Federal regulations cap the amount of CDBG funds that can be expended on Public Services not to exceed 15% of the current CDBG allocation plus the prior year's program income. The program income for FY11-12 - is estimated to be approximately $200,000, and the total amount of funds available for Public Services is $182,653. Ten proposals were submitted for review with a total request for funding of $276,951, $94,298 more than is available. Staff convened a three-person panel to review the proposals. The panel included Claudia Young, Jim Franz and Cyndy Wasko. In reviewing the applications, priority emphasis was placed on Safety Net Services (food, shelter, health and wellness, personal safety and homeless prevention services (such as short term rental and utility assistance). A funding strategy was developed based on the Board's needs letter, the upcoming loss of HPRP / Rental Assistance funds in August 2012, and the fact that the Public Services funds now available represent a 17.2% reduction as opposed to the 10% previously anticipated. Ms. Young referred to the packet's spreadsheet of Recommended Public Service Programs and funding levels, noting that the funding recommendations allocate 100% of estimated Public Services funding for FY12-13. She noted that, of the ten proposals submitted, nine are recommended for funding. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-03-22.pdf |