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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12- Parks, Recreation & Community Services CITY OF SAN BERK RDINO - REQUEST I R COUNCIL ACTION From: Annie F. Ramos, Director Subject: AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF $50,000 OF EMERGENCY Dept: Parks, Recreation & Community Services FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FUNDS (FEMA XIII). Date: August 16, 1994 Synopsis of Previous Council action: IDMIN.. OFkAMwoved administration of Emergency Food and Shelter Funds at the Westside Community Service Center since 1984 with the last approval being for FEMA XII in the amount of $30,000 on August 2, 1993. 6 AUG cy; L54 Recommended motion: That the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Director be authorized to apply for and administer $50,000 of emergency food and shelter funds provided under the provision of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Program (FEMA XIII ) . j ignature Contact person: _Annie F. Ramos Phone:g030 Supporting data attached: Staff Report & Application Ward:__City Wide FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: No City Funds_ Required. Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: CITY OF SAN BERN[ IDINO - REQUEST V-1 COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT AUTHORIZATION FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF $50, 000 OF EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FUNDS (FEMA XIII) . Congress has again appropriated funding through the emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (FEMA XIII) to local public and private organizations for the purpose of delivering emergency food and shelter to needy individuals . Grants are made from FEMA to communities through local boards convened by the United Way with representatives from the public and private organizations . The local FEMA Board of San Bernardino has selected the Westside Community Service Center as one of the sites within the City of San Bernardino to assist with distribution of funds between October 1, 1994 and September 30, 1995 . This department has prepared the attached application for $50, 000 to be administered through the Westside Community Service Center. There is no additional cost to the City to administer this program along with other public service programs now being administered. femaXIII-u 8/16/94 5-0264 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FEMA XI11 1994-1995 SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION AND ELIGIBILITY A. Total FEMA XIII Request: $50.000 (Carry Over from Total on page 4; should include administration) for period October 1, 1994 - September, 1995. B. Agency Name WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER Phone NMI 3384-5428 Address 1505 WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE City SAN RERNARDINO_ Zip _q241L-- Executive Director ANNiF F_ RAM(ls Board Chair MAYOR TOM MINOR Key Project Contact Person AAL IYAH ABDUL L AH Phone (9O9 384-5428 Year Agency Was Founded 19_ZL C. Has your agency received FEMA funds in the past? (Yes ) No 1993/94 FEMA XII grant (if applicable) $ 39.500.00 Food X Shelter X Utilities X Rent/Mortgage X Other previous major sources of food and shelter program activity: $100,000.00 BLOCK GRANT FOR RENT/DEPOSIT PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D. Eligibility of Agency (Circle applicable answers) 1. Does agency have a voluntary board? yes ( no ) Attach a list of Board Members. If possible, list identifying information, such as phone, address, and position. 2. Is the proposed program an expansion of services ( yes ) no currently offered without "FEMA" funds? 3. Does the agency have an IRS classification? ( yes ) no Check applicable designation. Government X or Private Nonprofit(501.C.3 or 501.C.4.) (Attach IRS Form). 4. Attach agency organization chart. 5. Are services free of charge? ( yes ) no If no, explain, and list fees charged for services. Use attachment if necessary. FEMA XIII Page 2 Agency Name: WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER E. Indicate when your organization is available to assist people with FEMA funded services. (For Example: Mon., Wed., Fri., 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) If you have more than one site, provide a listing with times; also indicate if you see people by appointment only, and list a phone number. Days: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Hours:8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. SECTION 11. DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVENESS A. Briefly describe your agency's past services in the area of food, shelter, and related services for the poor. Describe the impact and effectiveness of your effort. THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER IS A MULTI-SERVICE CENTER IN THE PARKS, RECREATION b COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE CENTER SERVICES THE ENTIRE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. HOWEVER, THE CENTER IS DEMOGRAPHICALLY POSITIONED IN AN AREA WHERE 60% OF THE POPULATION'S INCOME IS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. SINCE 1985, THE CENTER HAS ASSISTED WITH FOOD, SHELTER, UTILITIES, CLOTHING AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. CURRENTLY, THIS CENTER IS THE ONLY CENTER THAT OFFERS SUCH A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE WESTSIDE, DELMANN HEIGHTS AND MUSCOY. B. If you are applying for shelter funds - indicate the following (indicate it number of days is for rental/mortgage assistance): Average shelter length of stay per person 7 TO 30 days Do you charge recipients for the shelter? Yes X No If yes - is there a waiver for some recipients? Yes No How many? (explain criteria) C. If you are applying for food funds - indicate the following: Average number of meals provided per person 7 meals Do you charge recipients for food? Yes X No If yes - is there a waiver for some recipients? Yes No How many? (explain criteria) FEMA XIII Page 3 Agency Narne: WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE ENTER SECTION III. ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL REPORTING ABILITY A. Attach the most recent financial report available and also the final report, audited if available, for your most recent fiscal year completed. B. Does agency have an operating accounting system? (yes) no C. Who handles the accounting system for the agency? (Specify name of staff, professional title, volunteer, or accounting firm) D. Briefly describe agency's internal control of program accounts. Include accounting method, types of ledgers and reports, frequency of reports, and approval process. THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER SCREENS, RECORDS AND INITIATES REQUEST FOR PAYMENTS FOR ALL VENDORS AND SUBMITS INVOICES FOR AUDITING AND RECORDING BY THE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WHICH ARE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR PAYMENT. E. Describe the administrative procedures you will employ to ensure accurate reports and fiscal control. CENTER MANAGER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MEET ALL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO SUBSTANTIATE NEED. ONCE THE NEED HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THEN STEPS STATED IN SECTION D ARE FOLLOWED. PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE LOCAL BOARD. F. List all sources of agency income for the latest fiscal year.• You may group smaller sources and individual donations. You may omit "contacts" and "phone" for individual gifts. Grant SourceAmount Period Purpose Contact Telephone THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER IS A CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO SOCIAL SERVICE LOCATION. ITS OPERATION FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY GENERAL FUND AND NO OTHER FUNDS ARE SOLICITED OR RECEIVED FOR OPERATION OF THE CENTER. A COPY OF THE CITY BUDGET IS ATTACHED FOR YOUR INFORMATION. 'Use your latest 12 month accounting period JULY 1 1992 toJUNE 1993. Explain any prior audit exceptions, disallowed costs or unresolved questioned costs which your agency has experienced in the period since 1990. Omit issues which are less than 5% of the grant. (Attach a page if necessary.) FEMA XIII Page 4 Agency Name: WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER SECTION IV. AGENCY REQUEST A. FOOD - Estimated Cost Per Person Per Meal: Total No. Meals Cost Per Meal $ Regues, Served Meals (soupkitchen, etc.) Other Food (vouchers, brown bag,etc.) 8,500 .90 8,500 Supplies/Equipment (paper plates, cups, etc.) $ 8,500 Number of distribution sites 1 Location of sites (City only, not address): B. SHELTER - Estimated Cost Per Night Per Person: Total No. Nights Cost Per Night/ $ Request Per Person Mass Shelter ($10 or $5 per night, per person may be used) Other Shelter (vouchers, etc.) 1,857.14 $ 7.00 $13,000.00 Equipment & Supplies C. RENTAL/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE Total No. Bills Average Bill $ Request Rental/Mortgage Assistance 29 $500.00 $14,500.00 D. UTILITY ASSISTANCE Total No. Bills Average Bill $ Reauest 228 58.00 $13,250.00 E. ADMINISTRATION REQUESTED (1.5% maximum) $ 750.00 TOTAL FOR FEMA X111 REQUESTED (A+8+C+D+E) $ _ 501QK _ (carry over this total $ figure to Section /A, page 1) FEMA XIII Page 5 AGENCY NAME:WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER SECTION V. DISTRIBUTION, COALITION & NETWORKING A. Detail how you will obtain and distribute food: grocery boxes or bags; prepared meals; or vouchers to restaurants or to grocery stores, or precisely what mix of these. The Local Board expects all funded projects to make extensive use of food banks and pantry cooperative bulk buying clubs to buy extremely economical groceries unless you present an acceptable rationale for not doing so. Do you plan to purchase gifts certificates or vouchers from food retailers? If so, at what percent discount, and why do you propose to do this rather than maximizing the buying power of your FEMA funds through cost-effective grocery purchase. (Omit if not requesting funding for food.) THIS CENTER PLANS ON PURCHASING BULK FOOD ITEMS FROM DISCOUNT GROCERY STORES AND TO DISTRIBUTE IT ACCORDING TO FAMILY SIZE. THIS CENTER WILL ALSO PURCHASE GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SUPPLEMENT FOOD BASKETS. THESE CERTIFICATES WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO PERSONS THAT HAVE SPECIAL DIETS AND TO PERSONS WITHOUT COOKING FACILITIES FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT NEED NO COOKING. B. How do you coordinate services with other human service providers? What networks and coalitions in this field do you participate in? Be very specific. Do not exaggerate. THIS CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO ALL ELIGIBLE CLIENTS. HOWEVER, WHENEVER NECESSARY AND IN ORDER NOT TO DUPLICATE SERVICES, THE CENTER NETWORKS WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: * CATHOLIC CHARITIES * FRAZEE'S COMMUNITY CENTER * HOME OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICES * COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT * CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH * ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH * SALVATION ARMY * LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES FEfV4A X111 Page 6 ® AGENCY NAME: WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY This agency will assure, through all possible means, equal opportunity for all persons -regardless of age, handicap, national background, race, religion, or sex- to receive service, to participate in the volunteer structure, and to be employed. An existing sectarian nature of the agency shall not suffer impairment under this agreement. No participation in religious observances or services will be required as a condition of receiving food or shelter paid for by this grant. AGREEMENT I affirm that all information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the agency under my authority will execute its responsibility under FEMA XIII and adhere to all other applicable rules and regulations to the fullest extent possible. Board Chairperson Date Executive Director Date or similar authority or similar authority (Signature) (Signature) Attach the following: - Current Board Directors Roster - !PS form 501 (c) (3) (new agencies only) - Agcr-cy Organization Chart (volunteer and staff) - Most recent financial report (monthly or quarterly) - Most scent audited year-end report t+T+ .1,,9n S wav FEt.4 A XIII Page 6 AGENCY NAME: -WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY This agency will assure, through all possible means, equal opportunity for all persons -regardless of age, handicap, national background, race, religion, or sex- to receive service, to participate in the volunteer structure, and to be employed. An existing sectarian nature of the agency shall not suffer impairment under this agreement. No participation in religious observances or services will be required as a condition of receiving food or shelter paid for by this grant. AGREEMENT I affirm that all information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the agency under my authority will execute its responsibility under FEMA XIII and adhere to all other applicable rules and regulations to the fullest extent possible. Board Chairperson Date Executive Director Date or similar authority or similar authority (Signature) (Signature) Tom Minor, Mayor Annie F. 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