Meeting Date: September 16, 2020

Subject: ESG-CV LHCC Funding Recommendations

Submitted By: Housing and Community Development (HCD), Homelessness Programs Office
(HPO) and the Local Homeless Coordinating Committees (LHCCs)
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Summary:
1. Funding Requirements, page 1
2. Funding Gaps, page 1
3. Timeline, page 2
4. Funding and Distribution, page 3
5. Overview of LHCC Submitted and Recommended Tier 1 and Tier 2 funding, page 3
6. LHCC Prioritization and Recommendations Process, page 4
7. LHCC Summaries, page 5
• Bear River LHCC, page 5
• Carbon-Emery LHCC, page 6
• Davis LHCC, page 7
• Iron LHCC, page 8
• Mountainland LHCC, page 9
• San Juan LHCC, page 10
• Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness (SLVCEH) LHCC, page 11
• Tooele LHCC, page 12
• Uintah Basin LHCC, page 13
• Washington LHCC, page 14
• Weber-Morgan LHCC, page 15
8. HCD Recommendations, page 16

1. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
HUD has issued a memorandum providing regulatory waivers of certain ESG and Consolidated Plan
requirements to help:
• Prevent the spread of COVID-19
• Provide additional supports to individuals and families eligible for ESG assistance who are
economically impacted by COVID-19

Funds may only be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus among individuals and
families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance, to support additional homeless assistance
and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts created by the coronavirus. People

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 experiencing homelessness shall not be required to receive treatment or perform any other prerequisite
activities as a condition for receiving assistance.

2. HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING GAPS IDENTIFIED BY UTAH RELATED TO COVID-19 (in order of priority)
Funded projects must be eligible under federal ESG guidelines following 24 CFR Part 576. Funding
applications will be considered in alignment with the National Alliance to End Homelessness Framework.
1. Rapid re-housing (only allowable if coordination with the CAP agencies has taken place)
2. Street outreach
3. Emergency shelter
a. Diversion
b. Rapid Exit
c. Essential services related to COVID-19
d. Non-congregate shelter alternatives (hotel, motel, etc.)
 Overflow sites to accommodate shelter decompression (to reduce crowding) and
higher shelter demands
 Isolation sites for people who are confirmed to be positive for COVID-19
 Quarantine sites for people who are waiting to be tested, or who know that they
were exposed to COVID-19
 Protective housing for people who are at highest risk of severe COVID-19
4. Homelessness prevention

3. TIMELINE
June - July 2020 HCD lead planning for the distribution of ESG-CV funding with Utah Homeless
Network Steering Committee (includes leadership from all LHCCs)

August 12, 2020 State Homeless Coordinating Committee

● HCD-HPO present ESG allocation plan recommendations for approval

August 13, 2020 LHCC Funding Prioritization Training

● To take place during Utah Homeless Network Steering Committee
meeting
● LHCC Request for Collaborative Proposals (RFP) released by HCD-HPO

August 17 - LHCC Planning and Prioritization Meetings

September 4, 2020 ● Form LHCC Funding Prioritization Committees
● HCD-HPO provide program and system data to LHCCs
● LHCCs conduct program and funding gap analyses

September 9, 2020 LHCC Collaborative Proposals Due to HCD-HPO

September 16, 2020 State Homeless Coordinating Committee Meeting (additional)

HCD-HPO Submit Recommendations for Approval

September 16, 2020 - Contract period with the option for one-year renewal ending May 31, 2022
June 30, 2021

May -June 2021 HCD-HPO evaluation of LHCC expenditures, priorities, outcomes, and on-going
needs throughout the state. Consider contract renewals and make funding
distribution adjustments if needed.

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 4. FUNDING AND DISTRIBUTION
Emergency Solutions CARES Act (ESG-CV) funding has been allocated to Utah from the U.S. Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) in response to COVID-19 to serve individuals and families.

TOTAL AVAILABLE $10,479,075

ESG-CV1 - $1,000,000
• ESG-CV1 funding obligations were made for Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention during
the State Homeless Coordinating Committee in April 2020. $1,000,000 was withheld from ESG-
CV1 for Emergency Shelter activities and have been coordinated for use in this RFP process.

ESG-CV2 - $9,479,075
• 10% of the funding for program administration per HUD regulations - $947,907
• 20% after admin reduction will be used for ESG non-entitlement areas. State determinations for
use of this set-aside will be determined by LHCC funding and gap analysis, as well as state priority
determinations - $1,706,234
• Allocates $6,824,934 across 13 LHCCs
 Weighted 70% based on 2020 Point in Time Count (PIT) data by LHCC
 Weighted 30% by county poverty rate to account for unknown COVID-19 impact on
homelessness
 Minimum $50,000 to an LHCC
5. OVERVIEW OF LHCC SUBMITTED AND RECOMMENDED FUNDING FOR TIER 1 AND TIER 2
• Recommended funding for Tier 1 projects as submitted by the LHCC and up to the amount allocated
• 3 new agency applicants - agencies who did not receive SHF funding in FY20 or FY21
• 7 project requests not recommended by LHCCs for funding through RFP process
Total Submitted Tier 1 and Tier 2 Recommended Tier 1 and Tier 2
Available
LHCC for LHCC Agencies Projects Amount Agencies Projects Amount
Bear River $335,603 4 6 $1,033,868.40 4 6 $953,279.00
Carbon - Emery $50,000 1 1 $101,646.00 1 1 $50,000.00

Davis $261,753 2 4 $261,276.73 2 4 $261,276.73

Grand $50,000 0 0 $0 0 0 $0
Iron $177,394 2 4 $354,687.00 2 4 $268,654.00
Mountainland $692,773 5 5 $692,000.00 4 4 $692,773.00

San Juan $50,000 1 1 $50,000.00 1 1 $50,000.00

Salt Lake Valley
Coalition to End
Homelessness $3,687,743 8 16 $9,183,134.46 7 12 $4,574,344.00
Six County $129,338 0 0 $0 0 0 $0
Tooele $53,103 1 1 $275,732.00 1 1 $275,301.00
Uintah $73,646 2 2 $150,292.00 2 2 $76,646.00
Washington $465,899 2 3 $1,633,605.00 2 3 $931,798.00
Weber-Morgan $797,681 2 5 $846,033.00 2 5 $846,033.00
Total $6,824,934 30 48 $14,582,274.59 28 41 $8,980,104.73*
*see page 16 for funding breakdown
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6. LHCC PRIORITIZATION AND RECOMMENDATION PROCESS
ESG-CV2 funding was approved by the SHCC to be distributed across the 13 LHCCs to mitigate the impact
of COVID-19 on homelessness across the state.
• LHCC prioritization representatives organized Funding/Gap Analysis and Prioritization
Committees and collected proposals
• Proposals were reviewed, prioritized and recommended funding amounts by the LHCC
Prioritization Committees
 11 LHCCs submitted Tier 1 and Tier 2 recommendations
 Six County and Grand LHCCs did not submit recommendations
• There were no conflicts of interest in the decision making process for funding
• LHCCs submitted documentation of the process that was followed to align local needs with the
agency proposals submitted
• HPO staff members provided support in each local committee meeting
• LHCC recommendations presented by the following representatives:

LHCC LHCC Role Name

Bear River Member Stefanie Jones
Carbon-Emery Co-Chair Gayla Pressett
Davis Co-Chair Designee Steve Lyon
Grand No applicants -
Iron Board Member Peggy Green
Mountainland CoC Collaborative Applicant Heather Hogue
San Juan Chair Mack McDonald
Six County No applicants -
Salt Lake Co-Chair Rob Wesemann
Co-Chair Jean Hill
Tooele Board Member Christy Johnson
Uintah Co-Chair Kim Lamb
Washington Co-Chair Shirlayne Quayle
Weber-Morgan Chair Designee Melissa Freigang
Supporting Staff Role/LHCC Name
HCD-HPO Program Manager HPO Program Manager Tricia Davis
Program Specialist Jennifer Domenici
Tooele, Iron, Weber-Morgan, San Juan
HMIS Program Specialist Michelle Walton
Program Specialist Russell Goodman
Washington, Salt Lake
HMIS Program Specialist Joseph Jensen
Program Specialist Lainee Meyers
Bear River, Carbon-Emery, Grand, Uintah Basin
HMIS Program Specialist Zach Guthrie
Program Specialist Sarah Moore
Six County, Mountainland, Davis
HMIS Program Specialist Lynn Sharpe
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7. LHCC SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

BEAR RIVER LHCC

• 4 agencies submitted proposals
 2 new agency applicants - agencies who did not receive SHF funding in FY20 or FY21
• 6 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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CARBON – EMERY LHCC
• 1 agency submitted proposals
• 1 project proposal
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1

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DAVIS LHCC
• 2 agencies submitted proposals
• 4 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1

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IRON LHCC
• 2 agencies submitted proposals
• 4 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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MOUNTAINLAND LHCC
• 5 agencies submitted proposals
• 5 project proposals
• 1 project was not recommended for funding
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1

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SAN JUAN LHCC
• 1 agencies submitted proposals
 1 new agency applicant
• 1 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1

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SALT LAKE VALLEY COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS
• 8 agencies submitted proposals
 1 new agency applicant
• 16 project proposals
• 1 project submitted that is not recommended for funding
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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TOOELE LHCC
• 1 agency submitted proposals
• 1 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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UINTAH BASIN LHCC
• 2 agencies submitted proposals
• 2 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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WASHINGTON LHCC
• 2 agencies submitted proposals
• 3 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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WEBER – MORGAN LHCC
• 2 agencies submitted proposals
• 5 project proposals
• HPO recommends funding all projects in Tier 1 and Tier 2

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8. HCD RECOMMENDATIONS
HCD recommends the State Homeless Coordinating Committee consider approval of:
1. The ESG-CV RFP allocation Tier 1 and Tier 2 recommendations provided by the LHCCs in the
amount of $8,980,105
a. Utilizing ESG-CV1 Emergency Shelter ($1,000,000) and non-entitlement set aside
($1,706,234) to fund Tier 2 projects
2. The authority granted to HPO to adjust contract amounts and individual line item expenses on
budgets with the agencies based on allowable ESG expenses/activities and as deemed necessary
and appropriate throughout the award and contract period.
3. The authority granted to HPO to utilize remaining ESG-CV funding for COVID-19 related expenses
specific to winter emergency shelter and eligible housing projects throughout the state.
a. It is anticipated that approximately $1,498,970 will be remaining in ESG-CV2 and CV1 set-
aside funding. However, budget and contract negotiations need to take place to
determine how much funding can be used from the admin set-aside. Additionally, HPO
needs to verify that all requested funds are eligible ESG expenses. At this time, remaining
funds include:
i. Funding not yet determined for use of project proposal admin - $947,907
ii. Funding that was not applied for in LHCC processes - $179,815
iii. Funding remaining in the set-asides for emergency shelter and ESG non-
entitlement areas - $371,248
b. If during contract and budget negotiations it is discovered that projects or activities are
not allowable under HUD ESG rules, HCD is requesting approval to also utilize those funds
for COVID-19 related expenses specific to winter emergency shelter and eligible housing
projects.
c. Final LHCC recommended amounts for Tier 1 and Tier 2 may differ from the amounts
presented in this document due to contract and budget negotiations.
4. The following award conditions:
a. Award letters will be provided to organizations contingent upon SHCC approval.
b. Contracts are contingent upon the organization completing a DWS risk assessment and
negotiation of scope of work performance measures.
c. Funding is contingent upon HCD receiving official federal funding award letters.

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