REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on a Revised Revenue Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the Santa Clara Intensive Case Management and Homeless Prevention Program
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara contracts with the County of Santa Clara to provide services related to reducing homelessness within the City. Most recently, on June 23, 2020, the City Council approved a two-year Revenue Agreement with the County committing $250,000 to provide case management services to chronically homeless individuals through the County's Care Coordination Project (CCP). The CCP operates under the leadership of the County's Office of Supportive Housing, which partners with public and private agencies in coordinating care of the County's most vulnerable, long-term homeless residents. The Revenue Agreement also included a funding allocation of $150,000 for the County's Homeless Prevention Program (HPP).
The Revenue Agreement directly contributes toward achievement of the City's goal of ending homelessness in the City. Through the Revenue Agreement, the County provides housing and case management on an ongoing basis for 20 homeless and chronically homeless individuals that are referred to the County by the City of Santa Clara Police Department's (SCPD) Community Response Team. The SCPD Community Response Team maintains a list of homeless and chronically homeless people considered to be the City's most vulnerable to incidences of both personal and public safety and makes referrals to the County based on this list.
The Revenue Agreement also provides services to the City utilizing County funds. Per the Revenue Agreement, the City funds case management services, while the County provides housing subsidies to these 20 individuals at no additional cost to the City. The housing subsidies are "permanent" (e.g., provide "Permanent Supportive Housing") as they do not expire unless ...
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