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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. Date: November 22, 2019 Report No. 2019-189       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  1  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  2  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.