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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCoachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) FY 15/16 Roys Desert Resource CenterCITY OF PALM DESERT FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Request: Approve payment to Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for the operation of Roy's Desert Resource Center in the amount of $103,000 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Submitted by: Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director Date: March 12, 2015 Contents: Invoice dated February 4, 2015 Recommendation By Minute motion, approve payment to CVAG for the operation of Roy's Desert Resource Center in the amount of $103,000 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Discussion At its meeting of March 13, 2008, City Council approved the CVAG Homelessness Committee's Homeless Strategic Plan. In addition, at the joint CVAG Executive Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, and Homelessness Committee meeting of September 29, 2008, approval of an "across the board" funding method for the operation of Roy's Desert Resource Center was approved. It was agreed that the contribution be limited to the amount determined using the total estimated operations of Phase 1 in the amount of $1,023,805 for a ten (10) year period, which is congruent with the Riverside County's Continuum of Care 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. The City of Palm Desert has funded Roy's $103,000 annually beginning in FY 2009/2010, and is included as part of the City's FY 2015/2016 budget process. Staff Report Approve payment to CVAG for Roy's Desert Resource Center March 12, 2015 Page 2of2 Fiscal Impact Funds in the amount of $103,000 will be set aside pending Council approval of the FY 2015/2016 budget. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Submitted by: Paul S. Gibson, Finance Director Approved: n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager February 4, 2015 Honorable Susan Marie Weber City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 It RE: Annual Contribution for Operating Expenses for Roy's Desert Resource Center Dear Mayor Weber: In September 2008, the CVAG Executive Committee took action to administer a Multi -Service Center for the Homeless, now known as Roy's Desert Resource Center (Roy's). CVAG is requesting a contribution from the City of Palm Desert in the amount of $103,000 for operation expenses at Roy's Desert Resource Center for fiscal year 2015-16. The amount was determined by the Executive Committee based on the equal division of the initial operating costs for Roy's. Since 2010, Roy's Desert Resource Center continues to serve clients from across the Coachella Valley. Below is a summary of services at Roy's from January 2014 through December 2014: Approximately 884 unduplicated individuals (men, women and children) have been through the regional homeless shelter. A breakdown of the total is as follows: 63% male; 36% female; 10% were children 17 years and under, and 23% were seniors 55 years and older. A total of 91 veterans and 62 families received services and assistance. Also, 405 of the exiting clients enrolled in Case Management and were successfully placed into housing ending their cycle of homelessness; 721 secured benefits ranging from Medi-Cal! Medi-Care to unemployment assistance; and 303 were able to secure new employment. In addition, Health to Hope clinics provided medical services to 219 individuals. Roy's Desert Resource Center is a collaborative effort to help those who have lost their home transition out of homelessness. The CVAG Executive Committee has committed to continue to administer Roy's through until August 2017, which coincides with the end of Riverside County's 10-year plan to end homelessness. The City of Palm Desert's contribution is needed to continue to build on the legacy of County Supervisor Roy Wilson: to help the underserved is a responsibility that must be shared by all. Please Make Check Payable to: Coachella Valley Association of Governments 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tax ID #: 33-0105726 Should you have any questions or should the City Council desire a presentation, please feel free to contact my staff, Cheryll Dahlin, at (760) 346-1127. Thank you. Sincer d .� LtrY ms�x.a�rE2 ; ��,x CC�'Y TC ' GD = r r*^ vrnn Tom Kirk m Executive Director � ,' r r oZ � m o d _ --4 O p CITY OF BLYTHE • CITY OF CATHEDPAL CITY • CITY OF COACHELLA CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CITY OF INDIAN WELLS �C CITY OF INDIO • CITY OF LA QUINTA • CITY OF PALM DESERT • CITY OF PALM SPRINGS • CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE • COUNTY OF RIVE{FSIDE r71 AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS • CABAZON BAND OF MISSION INDIANS J90y's Desert %,Resource Center EMERGENCY SHELTER FACT SHEET Roy's Desert Resource Center (aka Roy's), a multi -service homeless center in North Palm Springs, is the first step in the Coachella Valley Association of Governments' (CVAG) effort to address homelessness throughout the Coachella Valley. Roy's, named after the late 4"' District County Supervisor Roy Wilson, is located at 19531 McLane Street in North Palm Springs where it is easily accessible from all Coachella Valley cities (1-10/Indian Avenue exit). Roy's opened on December 21, 2009. Clients at Roy's have access to a full range of services needed to move toward independence. These services remove the sometimes insurmountable obstacle of traveling from one service provider to the next. Average stay at Roy's is approximately 90 days. Operations: Roy's is administered by CVAG staff through a contract with Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD), known locally as Desert SOS, a non-profit organization that has operated two sheltering programs in the Coachella Valley since 2005. CVAG was very pleased to renew its contract with JFSSD/Desert SOS in October 2012. Emergency Shelter: Effective September 1, 2012, Roy's has approximately 90 emergency shelter beds for single women, single men, and families with children. The shelters are separated into two dorms - one for men and one for single women and women with children. There are also three private dorm rooms for families. Clients have access to the most basic amenities such as showers, laundry, phone and email, mailboxes, and a place to keep some of their personal belongings. FOR REFERRALS, PLEASE CALL ROY'S SHELTER AT (7601 676-5200 Food Services: All residents are provided with two meals per day. Dinner and breakfast are provided in the dining area. With further funding, we hope to reinstate the sack lunch meals for clients. In the meantime, clients are provided a resource list of places where they can obtain a lunch meal. Regular food contributors to Rov's include: Frash '1-1 Easy in Palm Springs - Food Panera Bread - Bread St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Palm Springs - Monday Night Desserts SunLine Transit Agency - 2014 "Fill the Bus" Holiday Food Drive, Roy's received over 1 Y tons of food Case Management: Clients receive case management services necessary to help them break the cycle of homelessness. Case managers complete the intake process for all clients and create a plan along with the client to help end each individual's cycle of homelessness. A range of services are provided on a rotating and consistent basis at Roy's by partner agencies from throughout the community. These partner service agencies INCLUDE: Desert AIDS Project - AIDS/HIV Services God's Closet - Clothing County Workforce Development -General Services County Mental Health Social Security Administration Loma Linda Veterans Outreach Veterans Welcome Home -Resources for Veterans Goodwill Industries Wells Fargo - Budgeting Assistance Lighthouse Veterans Outreach Riverside County HPRP -Housing Family Law Facilitators -Legal Aid Desert Horizon and Desert Vista -HUD Permanent Supportive Housing Programs Transportation: JFSSD provides transportation for clients to SunLine Transit Agency bus line hubs where clients utilize the buses to access other area services, such as employment and employment search, more in depth medical treatment, etc. Nursing Program: Through generous grants from the Desert Healthcare District and the California Wellness Foundation, a nursing program allows clients to be seen by public health nurses and then given referrals for follow-up treatment. Basic health education classes for clients were added in Fall 2012 and much needed dental services will soon follow. Physician Services: Health to Hope Clinic (formerly Urban Community Action Project) provides free medical care along with prepaid prescription medications and referral visits. They also conduct health awareness seminars. In 2014, 884 unduplicated men, women and children were comfortably and safely sheltered at Roy's. • 63% were men; 36% were women • 10% were children 0-17 years; 67% were Adults ages 18-54 years; and 23% were Adults ages 55+ years • 62 Families received services at Roy's • 91 unduplicated individuals (10%) were Veterans • 135 unduplicated individuals (15%) were disabled • 56 of the 88 clients referred to Mental Health were accepted and began treatment at Full Service Partnership (FSP). Ten (10) were referred to Riverside Mental Health, and thirty two (32) to Oasis Mental Health • 303 individual clients were placed into new jobs • 721 unduplicated clients completed budgeting and resource training 721 adult individuals enrolled in case management who entered without mainstream benefits secured entitlements such as Medi-Cal, RCHC, Mental Health Services, income based medical treatment, unemployment, TNIF, affordable housing programs, Transitional Housing programs, Cal Fresh (food stamps) etc. 405 exiting unduplicated clients enrolled in case management services at Roy's and were successfully placed into affordable housing ending their Cycle of Homelessness 2014 MEDICAL/HEALTH ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Health to Hope Medical Clinic provided services to 219 individuals; Clients who were uninsured and in need of medical care were seen free of charge by a physician on site at Roy's and received lab and follow-up referrals for medical care; Flu shots were provided to clients who requested them and clients were provided meds free; • Desert AIDS Project conducts health and wellness classes for clients • 21 Clients attended the Remote Area Medical Foundation Clinic for medical and dental care in Indio; • Roy's is also associated with the Volunteers In Medicine Clinic for services HOPE. RESPECT. FRIENDS OF ROY'S FOUNDATION (FORF): FORF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded to raise awareness as well as public and private financial support for the programs and services of Roy's Desert Resource Center. Monetary donations may be made payable to: Friends of Roy's Foundation, P.O. Box 10065, Palm Desert, CA 92255. For more information, please contact us at (760) 459-4762; via email: friendsofrovs(Mgmail.com or visit: www.friendsofroys.com.