CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: September 7, 2021 Action Required: Resolution to Appropriate Funds Presenter: Misty Graves, Human Services Staff Contacts: Misty Graves, Interim Director, Human Services Title: Resolution to Appropriate Funds for the Expansion of Pathways Community Resource Navigation - TJACH Grant - $10,000 Background: The Department of Human Services Pathways Community Resource Navigator program has received $10,000 from the Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless (TJACH) to expand the working hours of existing long-term temporary Helpline Navigator position from 30 to 40 hours weekly. The total grant is $10,000, there is no required local match, and the funding will provide the additional hours from August 16, 2021 until August 15, 2022. Discussion: The 30 hour per week Helpline Navigator position has been in effect for approximately 3 years. Prior to COVID, the Navigator responded to requests for one-time emergency financial assistance from local residents and also scheduled assessment interviews with staff at PACEM and the Haven for unhoused people. With the onset of the pandemic, the need for assistance increased exponentially and the Navigator was not able to continue to take calls for PACEM and the Haven. This presented significant challenges for PACEM and Haven staff and DHS was requested to resume this responsibility with TJACH providing additional funding to expand hours. In addition to assisting PACEM and the Haven, the Navigator will continue to process requests from residents who have experienced financial need related to the pandemic. The Helpline Navigator position is a long-term benefitted temporary position. There have been up to 8 additional temporary Navigators working exclusively with residents impacted by COVID. Currently, there are 3 additional temporary Navigators and DHS is recruiting a 4th. Alignment with Council Vision Areas and Strategic Plan: The Bama Works Fund grant aligns with the City of Charlottesville’s Strategic Plan – Goal 1: An Inclusive Community of Self-sufficient Residents, Objective 1.5: Intentionally address issues of race and equity; and Goal 2: A Healthy and Safe City, Objective 2.3: Improve community health and safety outcomes by connecting residents with effective resources. Community Engagement: By the nature of their work, the Navigator is continuously engaged with the community, providing support and resource navigation. Budgetary Impact: This has no impact on the General Fund. The funds will be expensed and reimbursed in the Human Services Fund. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval and appropriation of grant funds. Alternatives: If the grant funds are not appropriated, the Navigator’s hours would not be extended. Attachments: Appropriation Resolution Memorandum of Agreement RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUND FOR Expansion of Pathways Community Resource Navigation - TJACH Grant $10,000 WHEREAS, the Human Services Department of the City of Charlottesville has been awarded $10,000 from the Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless; and WHEREAS, the grant award covers the period from August 16, 2021 through August 15, 2022. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, that the sum of $10,000 is hereby appropriated in the following manner: Revenue – $10,000 $10,000 Fund: 213 Cost Center: 3411001000 G/L Account: 451020 Expenditures - $10,000 $10,000 Fund: 213 Cost Center: 3411001000 G/L Account: 510010