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OF THE CITY OF SAIl BBRlURDIIIO
RBOUBST FOR ClMUSSIOB/CODBCIL ACTIOB
FROM:
KENNETH J. HENDERSON
Executive Director
Subject:
BOIIBLBSS SHELTER UTILITY
ASSISTAIICB PROGRAII
Date:
March 6, 1992
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SvnoDsis of Previous CoaaissianlConnci1/CnMMittee Action(s):
On March 4, the Housing Committee considered this item and
recommended that the Community Development Commission approve Option
C set forth in the staff report.
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Reco-......ed IIotion(s):
(COIIIIIUIlity Developlllent CODBission)
MOTIOB
That the Community Development Commission approve a program to
assist homeless shelters with utility costs in the amount of
$10,368 per year to be revisited annually for continuation of
funding .
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Bzeeutive Direetor
Administrator
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Contact Persons(s): Ken Henderson/Doris Daniels
Phone:
384-5081
Project Area(s):
City-wide
Ward(s)
1 - 7
Supporting Data Attached:
Staff ReDort
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $10.368
Source:
20% Set-Aside
Budget Authority:
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CommissianlCouneil Botes:
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ClMUSSIOB MBBTIlIG AGENDA
Meeting Date: 04/06/1992
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Agenda Item lIumber:
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STAFF IlBPORT
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HOMRr.1!SS SIm'.TBR UTILITY ASSISTAlfCll: PROGRAM ABALYSIS
At its meeting on February 11, 1992, the Housing Committee directed staff to
provide information and analysis regarding a program to assist homeless
shelters with utility costs.
On March 10, 1992, the Housing Committee considered this item and recommended
that Option C, along with six program requirements, be approved by the
Community Development Commission.
BACICGROmm
Reports from local service agencies indicate that the incidence of
homelessness in the City of San Bernardino is increasing. This is a direct
- reflection of the worsening economic climate of both our City and the nation.
It has been indicated by service providers to the Mayor and the Housing
Committee that utility payments are the most pressing of operating costs for
homeless shelters. In an effort to establish realistic goals, the Housing
Committee directed staff to investigate the possibility of assisting local
shelters with utility costs. In response to concerns regarding the City's
efforts to alleviate homelessness, staff is providing the following
information as an analysis of the potential impact of a program to assist
homeless shelters with utility costs.
Currently, there are five (5) shelters that serve City of San Bernardino
homeless individuals and families. They are the Salvation Army, Frazee
Community Center, Option House, Good Shepard Ministries, and Samaritan
Shelter, respectively. These shelters house individuals on a nightly basis
for a limited number of nights.
The City currently provides financial assistance to three (3) of these
organizations. The Salvation Army and Frazee Community Center are receiving
Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) funds which are used to pay operational
costs, including electric, gas, water, telephone and other expenses. Option
house receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that are used to
pay salaries, rent, and telephone costs.
There are two additional agencies which do not receive funding assistance from
the City. These outreach organizations, which struggle daily to remain in
existence, are Good Shepard Ministries and Samaritan Shelter. They provide
shelter, food, and case management on a regular basis.
UTILITY COSTS
Information provided below itemizes electric, gas, and water costs for all
shelters that directly serve the City's homeless population.
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COIlUSSIOII MEETIIIG AGEllDA
Meeting Date: 04/06/1992
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7WBLVB IIllIml AVERAGE OF PRIOR IIOIIBLBSS SBBLTBR UTILITY COSTS
Salvation Anrv 046 W. 5th Street)
Electric $1,776
Gas 343
Water 282
Total estimated monthly costs = $2,402
Frazee Comnn1l1ttv Center (1140 W. Mill Street)
Electric $ 245
Gas 133
Water 95
Total estimated monthly costs = $ 473
llDtion House (P. O. Box 970)
Electric
Gas
Water
$ 500
100
110
Total estimated monthly costs = $ 710
Good SheDard Ministriea (752 N. "H" Street)
Electric
Gas
Water
$ 210
175
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Total estimated monthly costs = $ 449
S....ritan Shelter (1534 N. "G" Street)
Electric
Gas
Water
$ 200
135
80
Total estimated monthly costs = $ 449
OPTIOn
Based on the information provided above, three (3) options were presented to
the Housing Committee for consideration.
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CO..uSSIOK JllEETIlIG AGEBDA
Meeting Date: 04/06/1992
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Ootion A:
Pay~ thly utility costs for all sh~rs that serve San
Be~ino residents. Beneficiaries ld include:
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Salvation Army
Frazee Community Center
Option House
Samaritan Shelter
Good Shepard Ministries
The average monthly cost of this program would be: $4,483.00*
Ootion B:
Pay monthly utility costs for those shelters that do not
already receive funds from the City to be used for this
purpose. Beneficiaries would include:
Option House
Samaritan Shelter
Good Shepard Ministries
The average monthly cost for this program would be: $1,574.00
. Ootion C:
Pay monthly utility costs for those shelters that receive no
City funding at this time. Beneficiaries would include:
Samaritan Shelter
Good Shepard Ministries
The average monthly cost for this program would be: $864.00
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Does not deduct portions of utility costs paid by Emergency Shelter
Grant Program (ESGP) or Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
programs.
After consideration of the above options, the Housing Committee recommended
that the Community Development Commission approve Option C because: (1)
Salvation Army, Frazee Community Center, and Option House receive Federal
funds which may be used to defray utility costs; and (2) it is the most cost
effective option.
PROCV'. REOUIRDmII'rS
If the Commission approves this program, staff recommends that the following
program requirements be adhered to:
1. Utility payments are not to exceed the amounts initially
reported by the shelter and must be verified by actual utility
bills from the past 12 months.
2. Program is limited to the established homeless shelters
designated in Option C of this report.
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CQIKlSSIOK MKBTIIIG AGElUlA
Meeting Date: 04/06/1992
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Assisted shelters must provide evidence of nonprofit status as
demonstrated by IRS Code 50l(c)(3) approval.
Program participants must pay any back amounts owed on their
utilities within three (3) months.
Participants must pay any amounts over the established cap
within a time frame to be established by staff.
The program will be revisited annually for continuation of
funding .
Participation in the program shall be limited to one (1) year.
RECONmmATIOIl
Staff recommends adoption of the form motion.
. ~DSOIl. Executive Director
DeveloPDeD.t Departallllt
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