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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPymnt for the Operation of Roy's Desert Resource Ctr $103,000 CITY OF PALM DESERT SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (CVAG) FOR THE OPERATION OF ROY'S RESOURCE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,000 SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs DATE: September 9, 2010 CONTENTS: Quarterly Report for Roy's Resource Center Recommendation By Minute Motion: 1. Approval of payment to CVAG for the operation of Roy's Resource Center in the amount of$103,000; and 2. Appropriate funds in the amount of$103,000 from Account No. 110-4159- 415- 3630. Discussion � At its meeting of March 13, 2008, City Council approved the CVAG Homeless Committee's Homeless Strategic Plan. In addition, at the joint CVAG Executive Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, and Homeless Committee meeting of September 29, 2008, approval of an "across the board" funding method for the operation of (what is now referred to as) Roy's Resource Center was approved and that contribution be limited "or capped" to the amount determined using the total estimated operations of Phase I 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 commenced its first year of funding for Roy's Resource Center in FY 2009/2010 in the amount of $103,000. The same amount ($103,000) was planned for in the FY 2010/2011 Budget; however, since payment to CVAG for the Resource Center was originally planned to be included as part of the Outside Charitable STAFF REPORT ROY'S RESOURCE CENTER SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 PAGE 2 Contributions Account, no specific line item was set up for this expenditure. With the reduction of available funds in the Charitable Contributions Account and the significant number of requests (applications) received for funding, this account has been depleted for FY 2010/11. As a result, staff is requesting appropriation of funds to cover the payment to CVAG from unobligated funds. Fiscal Analvsis Through discussions with the City Manager, it is anticipated that there may be a slight surplus in the FY 2010/11 revenues. As a result, funding should not have a negative impact on the General Fund. Submitted By: CITY COUNCILA�TION APPROVED DENtED Frankie Riddle, ' ect r of Special Programs CEIVED OTHER � MEE DATE - � � ; � _ AYES: �� � �/`� C � .!� ° G2i�'" , ,,���-�`_ NOES: � 4 SENT: �� Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City CI 's Office Approval: `,�� John . Wohlmuth, City Manager ; ✓ YEARLY REPORT ON THE OPERATIONS OF ROY'S DESERT RESOURCE CENTER Reporting Period: December 21, 2010 through June 30, 2010 TO: COACHELLA V/�LLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FROM: DESERT SOS - Total number of undupiicated clients served 413 ■ 155 Females ■ 258 Males ■ 69 Seniors (over age 55) ■ 51 Children (under 18) ■ 28 Families ■ 35 Veterans ■ 93 Disabled Individuals - 2,818 client contacts/Meetings occurred with case managers. - 271 of 325 or 83% of adult clients enrolled in case management received budgeting and/or resource training. - 261 individuals (children are included in this number) or 79 % secured stable, housing upon discharge from the program. - 90% of 325 adult individua/s enrolled in case management increased independent living skilis and resource knowledge by 60% or more prior to discharge. - 38 unemployed consumers at entry enrolied in case management achieved employment (if employable) priorto discharge. This number is a direct reflection of the down turn in the economy. - 286 of 325 or 88% of adult individuals enrolled in case management were given 3,099 referrals to government services, mental health services, service providers, support groups, etc. with follow-up within 60 days of entry. - 198 adult individuals enroiled in case management who entered without mainstream benefits secured entitlements such as Medi-Cai, MISP, Mental Health Services, income 7� based medical treatment, unemployment, TNIF, affordable housing programs, food stamps, etc. within 60 days of entry. - Additional Narration 22% of clients were disabled 12% of clients were under the age of eighteen 13% of clients were forty-six (46) to fifty (50) years old 17% of clients were seniors 8% of clients were veterans. 38% of clients were female 62% of clients were male Upon exit 276 clients or 84% of 325 exiting clients enrolled in case management had some form of income. The Desert SOS staff is currently seeing an increase of clients who have unempfoyment income. There is an increase in individuals and families experiencing homelessness for the first time, which is felt to be based on the current depressed state of the economy and the sporadic issuing and receiving of unemployment benefits. There are currently fifteen collaborating service providers interacting with clients on site at Roy's. This number is a positive reflection of each of these providers' dedication to serving the homeless in a time when funding is not available for expanding their current services. During this operating year the Desert SOS 5taff has developed an effective system to deliver critical services to Roy's homeless clients resulting in many clients successfully ending their cycle of homelessness. It is felt that the impact of the 261 successful individuals that secured housing will have a positive effect on the economy and well being of the Valley's communities. 13 Roy's Status of Programs Recommended by CVAG Prog. Plan. Subcomm. - Jan. 2009 Current Status 7/10) Case Management Adult Education/GED/ESL Not currentl offered AIDS/HIV Services Offered Behavioral Health Not currentl offered Domestic Violence Services Not currentl offered Genera/ Case Management Offered Immigration Services Offered Job Training/Placement Offered Learnin /Resources/Com uter Not currentl offered Mainstream Benefits/MISP Offered Substance Abuse Not currentl offered Triage: Intake &Assessment Offered Veterans Services Offered Confidential Case Mngmt Offered Child Care Not currently offered Clothing Closet Offered Emergency Food Pantry Not currently offered Emergency Shelter Sca/ed back to 90 from 120 Overflow Shelter Not currently offered Kennels for Pets Not currently offered Laundry Services Offered Mailboxes Offered Meal Preparation Offered Nursing Care Offered Parking Offered Recreation Services Not currently offered Site Management Offered Storage Lockers Offered SunLine Bus Stop Not currently offered Van Transportation Offered