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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFund - Coachella Valley Rescue Mission - Emergency Homeless Overnight FundCITY OF PALM DESERT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR $25,000 BY THE COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION FOR THEIR EMERGENCY HOMELESS OVERNIGHT FUND SUBMITTED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager DATE: August 23, 2012 CONTENTS: Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Correspondence (7/31/12) Recommendation By Minute Motion, direct staff to prepare correspondence to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission indicating that the City of Palm Desert cannot comply in FY 2012/13 with their $25,000 funding request. Backaround The Coachella Valley Rescue mission has operated as a non-profit agency for the needs of the homeless population in the Coachella Valley since 1971. The CVRM completed construction of a new facility this year that was fully funded. In cooperation with the County of Riverside, the CVRM provides meals and staffing to accommodate up to seventy-five individuals per day annually. In addition to shelter and food, the CVRM also provides case management services to anyone interested in pursuing more permanent shelter arrangements. CVRM emergency shelter services were fully funded by Riverside County in previous years; however, they were recently notified of a substantial funding decrease, forcing them to reduce their overnight shelter capacity. The CVRM sent correspondence requesting Palm Desert's support of their Emergency Homeless Overnight Fund in the amount of $25,000. The City previously provided monetary support to the CVRM in 2009, when it donated $25,000 to this agency in response to a fire they experienced. The City also contributes $103,000 annually for the operation of Roy's Resource Center, the facility that Palm Desert's homeless population likely utilizes. Staff recommends that the City Council approve sending correspondence to the CVRM indicating that the City of Palm Desert cannot comply in FY 2012/13 with their $25,000 funding request. The CVRM can submit an outside agency funding request for FY 2013/14, if the City continues this funding source. Staff Report-CVRM Funding Request August 23, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Analysis Should the City Council approve the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission's request for this funding, the $25,000 (or other determined amount) would have to be appropriated from the Unobligated General Fund Reserves or the Council Discretionary Fund as this item was not budgeted. Submitted By: CITY COUNCILAC" ON APPROVED _._ DENTED RECEIVED OTHER Stephen . Aryan,`P(jdk Manager Revie d By: Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance/City Treasu Approved By: M. Wohlmuth, City Manager AYES: "-- 11jrTWJ1U0 NOES: 1e- ABSENT: AUMIP- ABSTAIN: MOIC— VERIFIED BY: fAig'inal on File with City * By Minute Motion, funding request by Rescue Mission for Homeless Overnight Office approve the $25,000 Coachella Valley its Emergency Fund. 5-0 En RECEIVED #TY CLERK'S FICE PALM DESERT, FC A 2012 AUG -2 PM I : 10 CV W Coachella Valley Rescue Mission TO: Councilmember Jean M. Benson City of Palm Desert 73 -5 10 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 FROM: Darla Burkett Executive Director Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (760)347-3512 X222 Office (760)578-0104 Cell Floyd Rhoades Chairman of the Board Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (760) 565-0100 Office RE: Emergency Homeless Overnight Fund Request Date: July 31, 2012 We want to thank you for your past support of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Our new facility houses 150 people in our Program Shelter. We are in need of $25,000 from each city in the Coachella Valley to continue operating our Overnight Program which serves 75 additional people (men, women and children) each night. History: Since 1971, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has been an oasis, a place of refuge for the homeless and needy in our valley. We are a safe,haven, a place of rest and recovery for the weary. We are a place where daily physical needs are met. The Mission is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization, incorporated in the State of California in 1971. An 11 member volunteer Board of Directors governs the organization. The Board of Directors meets monthly and establishes all organizational policy for the Mission. The Mission also benefits greatly from hundreds of community volunteers. Over the years the Mission has continued to meet the ever-growing needs of individuals who, for a variety of reasons, have found themselves without the basic necessities of life. A dedicated staff and volunteers serve more than 219,000 hot meals annually and provides shelter to thousands of men, women, and children. Food, clothing, and showers are also provided to those who do not shelter with us. In 2012 we completed a brand new facility to fill the growing needs in the Coachella Valley. The new facility is 100% paid for. In cooperation with Riverside County, meals and staffing has been provided for up to 75 men, women and children 365 days/year. Every day at 4pm services begin with showers, fresh clothing and a hot meal served prior to bedding down at 8pm. Breakfast is served at 6am and case management available to anyone interested in pursuing more permanent shelter arrangements. Problem: CVRM Emergency Shelter services were funded 100% by County of Riverside in years past. On June 19, 2012 CVRM was officially informed by the County our funding was decreased substantially. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is the only emergency overnight shelter between Blythe and San Diego. In event CVRM does not receive funding, we will be forced to limit our overnight capacity, forcing many people back to the streets. City of Palm Desert Residents: Thousands of residents of Palm Desert have financially supported the Rescue Mission during the past five years. We are appreciative of your city's resident's generosity and are confident your residents would support your donation of $25,000. Recommendation: We appreciate your support in the amount of $25,000 to finance our Overnight Program. Should you need additional information to make a decision, please let us know. Your city response by August 31, 2012 is deeply appreciated.