2019-189 HSAC RecommendationsDate: November 22, 2019 Report No. 2019-189
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Human Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) funding recommendations for the Rapid Re-
Housing and Street Outreach Grants funded through the FY19/20 budget, and HSAC
recommendations for the reallocation of $42,000 in Human Services Grant funding declined by
two agencies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The HSAC met on Monday, November 18, 2019 to discuss the Rapid Re-Housing and Street
Outreach Grant applications, and the reallocation of $42,000 Human Services Grant awards
declined by two agencies for FY2019-2020. Per the committee’s recommendation, three service
agreements have been drafted for Council approval in December. Council will have the option to
either approve the HSAC recommendations and execute the service agreements, or not approve
the funding recommendations.
BACKGROUND:
FY19/20 Budget Supplementals for Street Outreach and Rapid Re-Housing
Staff provided City Council with a comprehensive overview of the proposed funding
supplementals in support of programs to improve outcomes to successfully house individuals and
families in the FY19/20 budget process.
The following recommendations were made and approved by City Council as budget
supplementals in the FY19/20 budget to strengthen key components of the Housing Crisis
Response System.
Emergency Shelter: Expanding MKOC shelter from 3 nights/week to 7 nights/week and
enhance the level of service, based upon the recommendations for the Shelter Planning
workgroup and prior direction from City Council to explore and cost options to improve
shelter use and housing outcomes. Supplemental included $400,000 annually for shelter
operations and $80,000 for one-time facility improvements.
Diversion: Funding the Barriers Fund - Diversion Fund to divert approximately fifty (50)
households from homelessness. Supplemental included $40,000 in a matching grant to
the existing Barriers Fund administered by the United Way.
Housing: Funding $100,000 for Rapid Re-Housing programs to assist households
experiencing homelessness with application fees, deposits, and rental assistance as
necessary to move the household from homeless to housed and provide housing stability.
This was recommended in response to recent funding loss for Rapid Re-Housing program
dollars in the community.
Date: November 22, 2019 Report No. 2019-189
Outreach: Expanding the Street Outreach Team to increase the frequency of outreach to
individuals living unsheltered and provide additional mental health case management
support. Recommendation included $64,600 a year to fund a position at a partner agency
and increase street outreach efforts.
Rapid Re-Housing Grant and Purpose
Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) provides housing relocation and stabilization services and assistance
as necessary to help an individual or family experiencing homelessness move as quickly as
possible into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing. If one service area within
the system sees a reduction in resources, all the other areas will also be impacted. Unfortunately,
vital federal funding for RRH was not awarded for FY2019-20, resulting in a gap that will mean
the system of care will not be able to move people experiencing literal served in street outreach
and shelter into permanent housing.
In response, the City allocated $100,000 for RRH programs to assist households experiencing
homelessness with application fees, deposits, and rental assistance as necessary to move the
household from homeless to housed and provide housing stability.
Street Outreach Team Grant and Purpose
The Street Outreach Team visits with people experiencing homelessness, provides them with
information on housing, employment, and benefits and connects them to resources they may
qualify to receive. In addition to immediate care provided at the point of contact, Street Outreach
seeks to perform Coordinated Entry assessments and get individuals connected to community
resources. Using a multidisciplinary outreach team approach, specifically increasing
mental/behavioral health support, has been found to improve housing outcomes and stability.
Specifically, having a dedicated resource attached to the Street Outreach Team would increase
the frequency of outreach visits and provide a person available for on-call outreach as needed. To
improve outcomes related to moving people from unsheltered to sheltered and permanent
housing, the grant seeks to fund mental/behavioral health case management for individuals
experiencing homelessness living unsheltered who also have a mental/behavioral health care
need. Focused consistent case management (from outreach engagement, to housing transition, to
housing maintenance) would lead to improved outcomes for this population.
In response to that need, the City allocated $64,600 for a grant opportunity to fund a resource
and/or increase assistance to the street outreach team.
FY19/20 Budget Human Services Awards Approved
Staff provided City Council with Human Services Grant funding recommendations for programs
in the FY19/20 budget process. The HSAC recommendations were made and approved by City
Council (Attachment 1) in the FY19/20 budget to support public services included support for
these two agencies:
Interfaith Ministries: Funding $7,000 for homelessness prevention.
Giving Hope Inc.: Funding $35,000 for homelessness prevention.
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Since this time, Interfaith Ministries and Giving Hope, Inc. have declined their Human Services
Grant awards.
DISCUSSION:
Upon budget approval, staff developed a grant application process to award the Rapid Re-
Housing and Street Outreach grant funding. The process included developing the grant
application packet including grant overview, agency eligibility, program limits, and the
application. Staff coordinated with the Human Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) to review
the submitted Rapid Re-Housing and Street Outreach Grant applications and provide
recommendations on funding allocation.
On November 18, 2019, the HSAC met to receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff
direction regarding submitted Street Outreach and Rapid Re-Housing applications (HSAC19-
036). During the meeting the HSAC reviewed the applications and scored each application. After
review of the scoring and discussion of the applications, the Committee voted to recommend
funding to Monsignor King Outreach Center (MKOC) for RRH in the amount of $60,000, Our
Daily Bread (ODB) for RRH in the amount of $40,000, and Our Daily Bread (ODB) for Street
Outreach in the amount of $64,600.
In summary, the Committee recommended awarding the grant to MKOC and ODB in the
respective amounts based upon the thoroughness of their grant applications, their experience
working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, ability to develop strong
relationships, description of how they would prioritize clients and provide wrap-around services,
the ability to begin immediately upon grant award, the strong community collaboration, the
ability to serve all populations of individuals experiencing homelessness, and their continued
commitment to addressing homelessness.
In the same meeting, the HSAC also met to receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff
direction regarding the reallocation of funds for the 2019-2020 Human Services Grant Year
(HSAC19-037). In March 2019, the HSAC committee awarded $7,000 to Interfaith Ministries of
Denton Inc., and $35,000 to Giving Hope, Inc. Both agencies declined the Human Services
Grant award. The HSAC deliberated how to reallocate the $42,000 in grant funds. The
committee is recommending that the $42,000 budgeted in FY19/20 be reallocated in the
following manner:
$27,100 to increase and fully fund the Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) grant request from
ODB. This increases the RRH recommendation from $40,000 to ODB by $27,100 to
fulfill ODB’s total requested amount of $61,700
$2,500 increase in the Human Services grant to PediPlace for a revised total of $10,000.
$6,200 increase in the Human Services grant to Health Services of North Texas for a
revised total of $53,200.
$6,200 increase in the Human Services grant to The Salvation Army for a revised total of
$31,200.
Date: November 22, 2019 Report No. 2019-189
In December, staff expects to present three Service Agreements to City Council and a Resolution
in support of the reallocation of Human Services Grant funds.
A service agreement between Our Daily Bread and the City of Denton providing for the
expenditure of funds not to exceed $64,600 for Street Outreach.
A service agreement between Our Daily Bread and the City of Denton providing for the
expenditure of funds for homelessness initiatives in the amount of $67,100 for Rapid Re-
Housing Rental assistance.
A service agreement between Monsignor King Outreach Center and the City of Denton
providing for the expenditure of funds for homelessness initiatives in the amount of
$60,000 for Rapid Re-Housing Rental assistance.
A resolution in support of the reallocation of $42,000 in declined funding to increase the
funding for the Rapid Re-Housing Grant and increase the total funding to three Human
Services Grantees.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. List of 2019-2020 Human Services Grants Approved
STAFF CONTACT:
Anja Taylor, Grants Program Coordinator
(940) 349-7322
Anja.Taylor@CityofDenton.com
2019‐20 HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CDBG AND GENERAL FUNDS
1 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $35,000 $31,000 $31,000
2 $27,000 $27,500 $25,000 $64,002 $29,000 $29,000
3 $20,000 $21,200 $24,000 $32,000 $30,000 $30,000
4 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $35,305 $28,000 $28,000
5 $36,000 $36,600 $40,250 $53,148 $38,000 $38,000
6 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
7 $22,000 $15,000 $15,000 $20,000 $18,000 $18,000
8 $28,000 $26,500 $32,500 $40,000 $35,000 $35,000
9 $31,180 $45,000 $45,000 $60,000 $47,000 $47,000
10 $5,000 $5,000 $7,000 $16,000 $7,000 $7,000
11 $5,000 $20,000 $32,000 $65,500 $50,000 $50,000
12 Not Previously
Funded
Not Previously
Funded $15,000 $30,000 $25,000 $25,000
13 Did not apply in
2016‐17
Did not apply in
2017‐18 $5,000 $10,000 $7,500 $7,500
14 $12,000 $5,000 $5,000 $12,000 $5,000 $5,000
15 $22,315 $23,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
16 $20,000 $20,000 $23,250 $35,000 $25,000 $3,022 $21,978
17 $48,000 $48,000 $40,000 $90,000 $35,000 $35,000
$9,000 $18,000 $0 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000
Total*$411,945 $439,300 $471,000 $669,955 $482,500 $333,522 $148,978
v. 2/1/19
2016‐17 2017‐18 2018‐19
$280,000 $307,355 $322,500
$131,945 $131,945 $148,500
$411,945 $439,300 $471,000
**Final
1 To be approved with Budget Ordinance, September 2019
2 To be approved with CDBG Action Plan Resolution, June 2019
*Additional Program Funds in prior year awards are included in totals (hidden) but may not be shown if the past program is not currently funded.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
$482,522
2019‐2020**
$333,522
$149,000C.D.B.G. 2
Total*
FUND
General Fund 1
Special Programs for Aging Needs
City of Denton ‐ Parks and Recreation
Summer Day Camp Full Scholarships
Communities in Schools
Request Recommendation General
Fund1 CDBG2
2019‐20 FINAL by SOURCE
ORGANIZATION 2016‐17
Award
2018‐19
Award
2017‐18
Award
Denton Christian Preschool
Denton City County Day School
Interfaith
Denton County Friends of the Family
Health Services of North Texas
Giving Hope, Inc.
Denton County MHMR Center
{Set Aside for Homeless Leadership Team ‐
Coordinated Entry/HMIS (prev. GHI)}
PediPlace
RSVP: Serving Denton County
Volunteers
Monsignor King Outreach Center
The Salvation Army of Denton
Our Daily Bread
Fred Moore Day Nursery School, Inc.
10/1/2018
2019‐20 Human Services Advisory Committee
Recommendations for Funding – Program Descriptions by General Category
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RE: 19‐HS‐HSAC‐Recommendations‐Source (v: 04/23/19)
Child Care Services ‐ $130,000
City of Denton Summer Kids Camp ‐ $29,000 for full scholarships to summer day camp program
to income eligible kids in need of quality care in the summer designed to integrate recreation with
mentoring, and development of life skills, leadership, respect for others and respect for self .
Denton Christian Preschool (940) 383‐3332 ‐ $28,000 to provide quality early childhood education
for at‐risk preschool aged children in the community.
Denton City County Day School (940) 382‐6485 ‐ $38,000 to provide quality early childhood
education to low‐income children between the ages of 2 and 5 years.
Fred Moore Day Nursery, Inc. (940) 387‐8214 ‐ $35,000 to provide nurturing and developmentally
appropriate early learning experiences for low‐income families between infancy and 8 years old.
Emergency Assistance for Homeless or At Risk Housing Assistance ‐ $152,000
Denton County Friends of the Family (800) 382‐7273 ‐ $35,000 for shelter director to ensure
shelter is properly equipped to improve clients sense of safety, provide support in overcoming
the impact of violence and abuse, and begin the process of helping the client achieve and maintain
self‐sufficiency free from family violence.
Giving HOPE, Inc. (940) 483‐0569 $35,000 to prevent homelessness by providing rent and utility
assistance to families in financial crisis that could result in loss of housing.
Interfaith Ministries (940) 566‐5927 ‐ $7,000 for temporary rent and/or shelter assistance for
clients to prevent eviction and prevent homelessness and assist them in regaining financial
stability.
Monsignor King Homeless Center (940) 391‐1919 ‐ $50,000 for security and case management for
the provision of emergency shelter for people experience homelessness.
Our Daily Bread (940) 566‐1308 $25,000 for the Senior Program Coordinator and Case Manager
to manage all programs related to meals, supportive program services, and referrals for
individuals experiencing economic hardships, food insecurity and/or homelessness.
Family Resources ‐ $61,000
CASA of Denton County, Inc. (940) 243‐2272 ‐ $31,000 to recruit, train and support community
volunteers who provide advocacy services in the judicial system for abused children who have
been removed from their home due to abuse and neglect.
Communities in Schools of North Texas, Inc. (972) 538‐9930 ‐ $30,000 for personnel for dropout
prevention programs in Denton ISD campuses located within city limits of Denton serving grades
K‐12 students who struggle with academic, social, emotional, mental and/or physical barriers to
success who are at risk of dropping out of school.
2019‐20 Human Services Advisory Committee
Recommendations for Funding – Program Descriptions by General Category
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RE: 19‐HS‐HSAC‐Recommendations‐Source (v: 04/23/19)
Food Security Services ‐ $50,000
The Salvation Army Denton Corps (940) 566‐3800 ‐ $25,000 for assistance with food provided
during the K.A.R.E. Kitchen daily meals and Food Pantry for clients experiencing homelessness and
low‐income households.
Special Programs for Aging Needs (SPAN), Inc. (940) 382‐2224 ‐ $25,000 for senior nutrition
program providing nutritional home delivered and congregate meals for senior adults in Denton.
Health Care and Mental Health Services ‐ $72,500
Denton County MHMR (940) 381‐5000 ‐ $18,000 for outreach to Suicide Survivors by LOSS Team
who are onsite at the scene of a suicide to provide resources and hope to newly bereaved.
Health Services of North Texas (940) 381‐1501 ‐ $47,000 for low‐cost, sliding‐scale fee services for
patients of all ages, including women’s health and prenatal care. Services include treatment for
acute & chronic physical and behavioral conditions, immunizations, well visits, care management,
and access to specialty care.
PediPlace (972) 436‐7962 $7,500 for medical salaries, and medical care service delivery costs to
children residing in Denton ages birth to 18 who are uninsured or qualify for Medicaid or CHIP
benefits.
Other Types of Public Services ‐ $5,000
RSVP Serving Denton County (940) 383‐1508 (Volunteers) ‐ $5,000 for coordination of volunteer
services for senior citizens in Denton who provide volunteer services to local nonprofits meeting
a community need.