Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funding (Ordinance S-51005)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Second Chance Act Pay for Success Program grant funding in an amount not to exceed $250,000. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item for the life of the grant.
Report
Summary
The BJA has a funding opportunity available to develop Performance Based Contracting (PBC) and provide Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for reentry populations exiting prison or jail or experiencing homelessness, with the goal of reducing recidivism and building capacity to administer and pay for performance and outcomes. The Office of Homeless Solutions has applied for support to develop capacity to ensure staff and service providers have training and process to implement PBCs, monitor and validate outcomes for PSH, and develop incentive-based payment approvals. This request is retroactive because there was a short window to apply, and there was not adequate time to request authority prior to the submission due date.
Contract Term
The grant term will begin on or about Oct. 1, 2024, and end on or about June 30, 2026.
Financial Impact
Funding in an amount up to $250,000 may be provided by BJA. No matching funds are required. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.