HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2000-082 Resolution directing the support of the Inter-Faith Council (IFC) Project HomeStart ,r G
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
A Resolution Directing the Support of the Orange County Continuum of
Care Committee and the Notification of the Emergency Family Support and
Shelter Task Force to Participate in the Continuum of Care Process for the
Purpose of Identifying Future Revenue Sources for Project Homestart
WHEREAS, the Inter-Faith Council (IFC) received a 1.7 million dollar Supportive
Housing Grant in 1997 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the construction and operation of three transitional housing
units, commonly known as Project Homestart; and,
WHEREAS, the end of the initial three year grant period supporting Project
Homestart is approaching on June 30, 2001 and the IFC Board President and
Executive Director have expressed concerns regarding future funding for Project
Homestart; and,
WHEREAS, informal communication with HUD has indicated that additional
funding through March 2002 may be available to extend services beyond the
current fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, the IFC Board of Directors has indicated that IFC will not be able to
assume full financial responsibility for Project Homestart after HUD funding has
been exhausted; and,
WHEREAS, the IFC Board has asked the Board of County Commissioners to
reconvene the 1994 Emergency Family Support and Shelter Task Force to
identify and discuss possible revenue sources for Project Homestart operations
after March 31, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, the IFC Board has asked the Board of County Commissioners
to support the Continuum of Care process and to notify the 1994
Emergency Family Support and Shelter Task Force to participate on the
Orange County Continuum of Care Committee, a community-based,
comprehensive and coordinated housing. and service delivery system for
homeless individuals and families;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Orange County Board of
Commissioners that, by approval of this resolution, the notification of the
1994 Emergency Family Support and Shelter Task Force to participate on
the Orange County Continuum of Care Committee is hereby directed for the
purpose of identifying and discussing possible future revenue sources for
Project Home Start operations after March 31, 2002.
This the 19th day of September, 2000