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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.04 - 2554 City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Page 1 of 7 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 16, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: City of Dublin Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program Funding Recommendations Prepared by: Bridget Amaya, Assistant Parks and Community Services Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the Human Services Commission funding recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Dublin Human Services Grants Program is supported by three funding sources: Federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, City of Dublin General Fund and the Inclusionary Housing Fund. The estimated Fiscal Year 2019-20 CDBG allocation is $91,462 for direct support of social service programs in the Dublin community. This amount is estimated from last year’s actual amount, as the final allocation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is currently unknown. General Fund support is $130,000, and the Inclusionary Housing Fund support is estimated at $8,000. Each organization is eli gible for a minimum award of $3,500 and a maximum of $25,000. DESCRIPTION: The Human Services Grants Program provides financial support to local non -profit organizations serving the Dublin community. The program is supported through three funding sources including the Federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City of Dublin General Fund and the Inclusionary Housing Fund. Each year the City Council awards funding to organizations that best meet the community’s needs in support of the City’s adopted Mission and Vision (Attachment 1) and needs identified in the Tri-Valley Needs Assessment (Attachment 2). Page 2 of 7 Funding Support History Fiscal Year 19-20 marks the 15th year of Dublin’s Human Services Grant Program, with the recent allocation history, shown in the table below. The minimum and maximum grant award amounts have ranged from $1,000 to $25,000. TABLE 1: FUNDING SUPPORT HISTORY Fiscal Year General Fund Inclusionary Housing Fund CDBG 2009-10 $110,475 $30,635 $59,708 2010-11 $115,423 $34,770 $69,464 2011-12 $120,000 $31,180 $53,826 2012-13 $125,000 $36,000 $54,746 2013-14 $135,000 $33,000 $45,184 2014-15 $120,000 $7,000 $67,402 2015-16 $120,000 $8,000 $69,812 2016-17 $140,000 $8,000 $75,602 2017-18 $140,000 $8,000 $79,781 2018-19 $130,000 $8,000 $91,462 Analysis The City’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 total grant funding allocation is estimated at $229,462 which includes CDBG estimated at $91,462 for direct support to social services/capital programs, City General Fund at $130,000, and City Inclusionary Housing Fund at $8,000. Of the $91,462 estimated for CDBG, a portion is earmarked for support to Axis Community Health for the Health Clinic loan obligation. On May 6, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 51-14 authorizing the City to enter into a Public Participating Jurisdiction Agreement (PPJ) with the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, and the County of Alameda for repayment of a HUD loan to support Axis Community Health’s Health Center expansion in Pleasanton. The a greement was executed in July 2015 and the facility grand opening was held in May 2016. The PPJ allowed the agencies, with City of Pleasanton acting as lead agency, to borrow $1.25 million to support Axis Community Health’s facility construction. Per the agreement, the City of Dublin is required to repay its portion of the loan, a total of $265,618, with CDBG funds. The funding allocation for repayment of the loan is included as part of the Staff and Human Services Commission recommendations. The estima ted loan repayment amount for Fiscal Year 2019-20 is $16,854. During this year’s application period, the City of Dublin received 21 applications from 18 organizations. Of the 21 applications received, six (6) are eligible for CDBG funding. Three (3) organizations submitted applications for two (2) different programs/projects. One application (Dublin High School’s PFSO’s Every 15 Minutes Program) was not recommended for funding as the project does not provide direct human services needs, and the school-based project may be eligible for educational related grants from other sources. After receiving the Staff recommendation to decline funding, the applicant did not make a presentation to the Human Services Commission , which is a requirement of the application process. Page 3 of 7 Review and Rating Criteria In February 2019, Staff reviewed the Fiscal Year 2019 -20 grant applications to verify that all requests qualify for funding based on the adopted program guidelines. As part of the review, Staff applied the City Council-approved Rating Criteria worksheet (Attachment 6) to each grant application. The Rating Criteria worksheet is only one of several factors used in determining Staff’s funding recommendations. Other factors include consideration of such elemen ts as:  The number of Dublin residents served and cost per participant;  Past performance for existing Dublin programs;  Whether the project addresses one or more of the 14 Key Areas of Concern identified in the 2011 Tri-Valley Needs Assessment Report; and  Whether City funds are used to leverage other funding sources. Funding Recommendations The Human Services Commission is responsible for providing Human Services Grant Program funding recommendations to the City Council each year. On March 28, 2019 , the Commission held a public meeting for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program funding recommendations. The Commission received presentations from 17 non-profit organizations that submitted applications for 20 programs. After deliberation, the Commission made recommendations to the City Council with the understanding that Staff would evenly distribute any additional CDBG funds among the eligible projects (Attachment 3). For City Council’s consideration, Staff is presenting revised funding amounts based on the Commission’s recommendations and the following changes:  The Commission was unable to allocate more than $80,680.25 in CDBG funds due to the formula they decided to use for recommendations. Staff allocated the $91,462 among eligible projects using the Commission’s formula ($80,680.25) and then evenly distributing the remaining funds (see below): TABLE 2: CDBG Proposed Funding including Staff Revised Organization Name Proposal Title Human Services Proposed CDBG Fund Staff Revised Human Services Commission CDBG Funds Axis Community Health Ensuring Appropriate and Timely Access to Care with Triage Call Nurse $6,783.75 $9,135.00 Axis Community Health Loan Obligation $16,852.00 $16,927.00 CALICO Center Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $10,356.00 $12,400.00 Community Resources for Independent Living Housing and Independent Living Skills $9,106.00 $11,200.00 Legal Assistance for Seniors Legal Services, Medicare Counseling and Education for Dublin Seniors $6,375.00 $7,500.00 Open Heart Kitchen Dublin Meal Programs $18,851.50 $21,300.00 Spectrum Community Services Meals on Wheels for Dublin's Homebound Elderly $12,356.00 $13,000.00 CDBG Total $80,680.25 $91,462.00 Page 4 of 7 The adjusted recommended award amounts are shown in the table below as well as in Exhibit A of the Resolution (Attachment 5). These are the proposed amounts for City Council to consider: TABLE 3: GRANT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM ORGANIZATION NAME AND PROPOSAL TITLE FY 2019-20 REQUESTED FUNDING HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION * Association of the United States Army/Dean Chapter - Dublin Military Community Youth Activities and Support Project $25,000 $5,224.23 Axis Community Health - Ensuring Appropriate and Timely Access to Care with Triage Call Nurse $9,135 $9,135 Axis Community Health - Loan Obligation ** $16,852 $16,927 CALICO Center - Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $15,000 $12,400 Chabot-Las Positas Community College District/Tri-Valley Career Center - Dublin Career & Business Services $12,847 $8,474.23 Chabot-Las Positas Community College District/Tri-Valley Career Center - Dublin VITA Program $7,185 $5,160.01 Child Care Links - Child Care Links Diaper Pantry $12,000 $6,474.23 Child Care Links - Behavioral Health Care Services $25,000 $9,474.23 Children's Emergency Food Bank - Support for Food Expense $15,000 $8,086.73 CityServe of the TriValley - Homelessness Prevention/Crisis Intervention Services $24,900 $19,824.23 Community Resources for Independent Living - Housing and Independent Living Skills $11,523 $11,200 Page 5 of 7 ORGANIZATION NAME AND PROPOSAL TITLE FY 2019-20 REQUESTED FUNDING HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION * Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency - Deaf Access Services $25,000 $9,724.23 Dublin High School PFSO - Every 15 Minutes Program $10,000 $0 Easter Seals Bay Area - Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program $15,000 $8,736.73 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $18,000 $12,974.23 Legal Assistance for Seniors - Legal Services, Medicare Counseling and Education for Dublin Seniors $7,500 $7,500 Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $24,000 $21,300 Senior Support Program of the Tri Valley - Case Management $22,114 $12,099.23 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Dublin's Homebound Elderly $13,000 $13,000 Sunflower Hill - Client Centered Vocational Coaching & Training $16,000 $5,324.23 Tri-Valley Haven – Domestic Violence Services $25,000 $14,974.23 Tri-Valley Haven – Homeless Services $25,000 $11,449.23 GRAND TOTAL $375,056 $229,462 * Commission recommendations revised by staff as described above. * The Axis Community Health Facility Project Loan is a contractual annual repayment obligation and does not participate in the annual application proces s. Organizations Not Recommended for Funding This year, the overall funding amount requested exceeded the amount available by over 60%. As a result, the City is unable to fund all requests. Of the 21 applications received, one (1) organization was not recommended for funding as the project does not provide direct critical human service needs, and the funds requested may be eligible for educational-related grants. Page 6 of 7 TABLE 3: PROJECTS RECOMMENDED BY PROJECT TYPE The following table shows the number of projects recommended for funding by project type. Project Type Quantity Recommended Funding Services – Medical/Health 4 $41,847 Services – Food 3 $42,300 Services – Homeless 2 $32,280 Services – Financial/Legal 2 $15,895 Services – Disabled/Special Needs 4 $34,730 Services – Other 6 $62,410 Total Projects 21 $229,462 *Includes the Axis Community Heath Facility Loan Obligation City and Regional Priorities Based on the Human Services Commission’s previous work in establishing local and regional priorities, consideration was given to applications addressing needs in the areas of: Behavioral Health (mental health and substance abuse), Health Care (including dental) and Senior Services. In addition, at the October 20, 2015 City Council Meeting, the City Counc il discussed the funding priorities for the upcoming grants cycle. The discussion resulted in City Council direction that the Grants Program emphasize funding programs specifically directed towards human service needs. As such, the City Council decided t hat, going forward grants would not be awarded to arts or school -based programming or events, but would be focused on the most critical human services needs such as health care, food and nutrition, homelessness, child care, etc. Alameda County Urban County CDBG Program The City of Dublin participates in Alameda County’s Urban -County CDBG Program. The City of Dublin, along with the cities of Albany, Emeryville, Newark, and Piedmont (cities whose population is or was less than 50,000 residents), are called the “Urban County Cities,” along with the unincorporated areas of Alameda County. During the current Fiscal Year (FY 2018-19), the City of Dublin received $91,462 in CDBG funds for direct support to organizations. This same amount is being estimated fo r Fiscal Year 2019-20 until the City is provided the approved funding level from Alameda County. Project Type: Public Service Project vs. Capital Project Each year, the County limits each Urban County City to approximately 12% of the CDBG allocation for service-based organizations and projects. The County’s past practice has been to review all applications received from each Urban County City to determine if the overall request for service-based projects exceeds the 12% limit. For the past few years, the County has requested that the City make adjustments to the service-based project allocation as the County was projected to exceed the 12% limit. If adjustments are needed for Fiscal Year 2019-20, Staff will work with eligible grant applicants and the County to make adjustments, including implementation of a prorated reduction for all CDBG awards, if necessary. Page 7 of 7 Typically, the City receives far more service project requests than capital project requests. This year, the City did not receive any capital project requests. Summary In total, grant applicants requested $375,056 in funds with only $229,462 estimated grant funds available. The following chart summarizes the total funding requests and the amount available for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grants Program: Funding Sources FY 2019-20 Funding Requested FY 2019-20 Funds Available CDBG Fund $122,010 * $91,462 * ** General Fund $245,046 $130,000 Inclusionary Housing Fund $8,000 $8,000 Total $375,056 $229,462 * Includes allocation to the Axis Community Health Facility Project Loan Obligation. ** Estimated amount available for direct funding to community organizations NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: A web link to the Staff Report was sent to all grant applicants. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Mission and Vision Statements 2. Tri-Valley Needs Assessment 14 Areas of Concern 3. Human Services Commission Funding Recommendation 4. Resolution Approving Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2019 -20 Human Services Grant Program 5. Exhibit A to the Resolution 6. Sample Criteria Rating Sheet I &� DUBLIN C A L I F 0 R N I A THE NEW AM ERICAN BAC KYA R D MISSION The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment, and fosters new opportunities. VISION Dublin is a great community to live, work, and raise a family. Dublin values: ■ Safety — We are dedicated to excellent public safety resources, including police and fire. • Finances — We will strive to be fiscally transparent and balance our budgets annually. ■ Multi -Cultural Opportunities — We will meet the cultural needs of our community through programming, understanding and events. • Innovation — We will continue to innovate in every aspect of government and promote innovation within the business community. ■ Customer Service — We will provide excellent customer service to our residents and businesses, at all times. • Living an Active Lifestyle — We will continuously promote an active lifestyle through our parks and facilities and encourage participation in local sports. • History — We will honor our history through places and programs that remind people of our beginnings. • Business — We will support our businesses through ongoing economic development efforts and help them grow and thrive locally. ■ Environmental Sustainability — We will continue to lead in building a sustainable community and protecting our natural resources. 14 AREAS OF CONCERNas Identified in the Needs Assessment2011 Tri-Valley Needs AssessmentFindings by Area of Concern *1Behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse)8Disabilities2Affordable housing9Food and nutrition3Health care10Senior services4Workforce development11Youth services5Homelessness12Child care, early childhood development and education6Transportation services and access13Changing demographics and growing diversity7Domestic violence and child abuse14Financial assistance*Page 33 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment ATTACHMENT 3 Association of the United States Army/Dean Chapter - Dublin Military Community Youth Activities and Support Project $25,000 $5,224.23 Axis Community Health - Ensuring Appropriate and Timely Access to Care with Triage Call Nurse $9,135 $6,783.75 Axis Community Health - Loan Obligation**$16,852 $16,852 CALICO Center - Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $15,000 $10,356 Chabot-Las Positas Community College District/Tri-Valley Career Center - Dublin Career & Business Services $12,847 $8,474.23 Chabot-Las Positas Community College District/Tri-Valley Career Center - Dublin VITA Program $7,185 $5,160.01 Child Care Links - Child Care Links Diaper Pantry $12,000 $6,474.23 Child Care Links - Behavioral Health Care Services $25,000 $9,474.23 Children's Emergency Food Bank - Support for Food Expense $15,000 $8,086.73 CityServe of the TriValley - Homelessness Prevention/Crisis Intervention Services $24,900 $19,824.23 Community Resources for Independent Living - Housing and Independent Living Skills $11,523 $9,106 HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION ORGANIZATION NAME AND PROPOSAL TITLE FY 2019-20 REQUESTED FUNDING INITIAL HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION * ATTACHMENT 3 ORGANIZATION NAME AND PROPOSAL TITLE FY 2019-20 REQUESTED FUNDING INITIAL HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION * Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency - Deaf Access Services $25,000 $9,724.23 Dublin High School PFSO - Every 15 Minutes Program $10,000 $0 Easter Seals Bay Area - Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program $15,000 $8,736.73 Hope Hospice, Inc - Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $18,000 $12,974.23 Legal Assistance for Seniors - Legal Services, Medicare Counseling and Education for Dublin Seniors $7,500 $6,375 Open Heart Kitchen - Dublin Meal Programs $24,000 $18,851.50 Senior Support Program of the Tri Valley - Case Management $22,114 $12,099.23 Spectrum Community Services - Meals on Wheels for Dublin's Homebound Elderly $13,000 $12,356 Sunflower Hill - Client Centered Vocational Coaching & Training $16,000 $5,324.23 Tri-Valley Haven – Domestic Violence Services $25,000 $6,974.23 Tri-Valley Haven – Homeless Services $25,000 $11,449.23 GRAND TOTAL $375,056 $210,680 ** The Axis Community Health Facility Project Loan is a contractual annual repayment obligation and does not participate in the annual application process. * Recommended amounts are prior to allocation of additional CDBG funds. ATTACHMENT 4 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * * * APPROVING FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City received 21 applications for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program; and WHEREAS, funding sources for the Human Services Grants Program include the federally- funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and the City of Dublin General Fund and Affordable Housing Fund; and WHEREAS, the funding requests exceeding funding availability; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2019, the Human Services Commission recommended 20 projects/programs receive grant funding through the Human Services Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Human Services Commission has provided the City Council with Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program funding recommendations; and WHEREAS, Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, reflects the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Human Services Grant Program funding award amounts for the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the action taken by this Resolution shall approve the funding recommendations of all funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby take the following actions: 1. Approve the Human Services Grant fund allocations, for Fiscal Year 2019-20, as outlined in Exhibit A; 2. Direct Staff to work with the County of Alameda as required on the CDBG funding allocations by reallocating funds as needed based on the confirmed CDBG funding guidelines and funding level; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the County of Alameda for use of CDBG funds and the funding agreements with each grant recip ient effective July 1, 2019 and take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the City Council’s obligations pursuant to this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April 2019, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk EXHIBIT A ORGANIZATION NAME APPLICATION TITLE REQUESTED AMOUNT TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED CDBG FUNDS GENERAL FUND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FUND Association of the United States Army/Dean Chapter Dublin Military Community Youth Activities and Support Project $ 25,000.00 $ 5,224.23 $ - $ 5,224.23 $ - Axis Community Health Ensuring Appropriate and Timely Access to Care with Triage Call Nurse $ 9,135.00 $ 9,135.00 $ 9,135.00 $ - Axis Community Health Loan Obligation $ 16,852.00 $ 16,927.00 $ 16,927.00 $ - CALICO Center Dublin Child Abuse Intervention $ 15,000.00 $ 12,400.00 $ 12,400.00 $ - Chabot-Las Positas Community College District/Tri-Valley Career Center Dublin Career & Business Services 2019- 2020 $ 12,847.00 $ 8,474.23 $ - $ 8,474.23 $ - Chabot-Las Positas Community College District/Tri-Valley Career Center Dublin VITA Program 2019-2020 $ 7,185.00 $ 5,160.01 $ - $ 5,160.01 $ - Child Care Links Child Care Links Diaper Pantry $ 12,000.00 $ 6,474.23 $ - $ 6,474.23 $ - Child Care Links Behavioral Health Care Services $ 25,000.00 $ 9,474.23 $ - $ 9,474.23 $ - Children's Emergency Food Bank Support for Food Expense $ 15,000.00 $ 8,086.73 $ - $ 8,086.73 $ - CityServe of the TriValley Homelessness Prevention/Crisis Intervention Services $ 24,900.00 $ 19,824.23 $ - $ 19,824.23 $ - Community Resources for Independent Living Housing and Independent Living Skills $ 11,523.00 $ 11,200.00 $ 11,200.00 $ - Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA) Deaf Access Services $ 25,000.00 $ 9,724.23 $ - $ 9,724.23 $ - Dublin High School PFSO Every 15 Minutes Program $ 10,000.00 $ - $ - $ - $ - Easter Seals Bay Area Kaleidoscope Community Adult Program $ 15,000.00 $ 8,736.73 $ - $ 8,736.73 $ - Hope Hospice, Inc Grief Support Center and Hospice Volunteer Program $ 18,000.00 $ 12,974.23 $ - $ 12,974.23 $ - Legal Assistance for Seniors Legal Services, Medicare Counseling and Education for Dublin Seniors $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ - Open Heart Kitchen Dublin Meal Programs $ 24,000.00 $ 21,300.00 $ 21,300.00 $ - Senior Support Program of the Tri Valley Case Management $ 22,114.00 $ 12,099.23 $ - $ 12,099.23 $ - Spectrum Community Services Meals on Wheels for Dublin's Homebound Elderly $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $ - Sunflower Hill Client Centered Vocational Coaching & Training $ 16,000.00 $ 5,324.23 $ - $ 5,324.23 $ - Tri-Valley Haven Domestic Violence Services Program $ 25,000.00 $ 14,974.23 $ - $ 6,974.23 $ 8,000.00 Tri-Valley Haven Homeless Services Program $ 25,000.00 $ 11,449.23 $ - $ 11,449.23 375,056.00$ 229,462.00$ 91,462.00$ 130,000.00$ 8,000.00$ Total CITY OF DUBLIN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING 1 H:\GRANTS\Funding Year 2013-2014\Criteria Rating Sheet FY 13-14.doc Organization: City of Dublin Universal Grant Rating Sheet TO BE FILLED OUT BY CITY STAFF ______________________________ Program: _______________________________ PROPOSAL SCORE Maximum of 15 points RECOMMEND FUNDING Yes  No  FUNDING SOURCE CDBG Comm. Grant Incl. Fund Total Requested Total Recommended IF RECOMMENDING CDBG FUNDING, NOTE THAT CDBG FUNDS MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (CHECK ONE). CAPITAL PROJECTS  PUBLIC SERVICE  HOUSING  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  THE WORD “PROGRAM” IS USED BELOW ON THIS FORM TO INCLUDE SERVICES, ACTIVITIES OR IMPROVEMENTS. 1. Organization/Management ⬧ The organization previously received funding from Dublin, and has fully complied with the City’s management procedures, including invoice and report deadlines. ⬧ The organization, as presented in the application, is able to achieve the stated goals and outcomes. ⬧ The organization and their staff are qualified and have the capacity to provide for the program. (i.e. non-profit status, resumes for staff, a Board of Directors, information on clients served). ⬧ The organization has completed all required aspects of the application process. ⬧ The proposed program has a successful proven track record (not a new program). (Max imum of 5) ______ 2. Needs/Benefit ⬧ The beneficiaries are an appropriate target group (lower income residents, handicapped, elderly, youth, etc.) ⬧ The organization provides an activity to Dublin residents that other organizations do not provide. ⬧ Applicant’s activity: (choose a or b) a. benefits a majority of Dublin residents by meeting the City’s Mission, Vision and Values OR b. meets at least one of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Strategic Goals or Policy Priorities. ⬧ The organization’s program meets one of the 14 Areas of Concern as identified in the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Needs Assessment Report ⬧ The organization collaborates with other agencies to enhance services. (Max imum of 5) ______ 2 H:\GRANTS\Funding Year 2013-2014\Criteria Rating Sheet FY 13-14.doc 3. Funding/ Budget ⬧ The amount of funding requested compared to the number of Dublin residents served is reasonable. ⬧ Fiscal responsibility - evaluation of the most current audit does not reveal one or more *material weaknesses* (or equivalent) that could jeopardize other funding. ⬧ Program and administrative budget covers the cost to provide for the program. ⬧ The organization leverages other funding sources to provide activities/services/improvements. ⬧ The organization charges a fee and/or produces other income that may be used to support this program (review submitted fee schedule if applicable). (Max imum of 5) ______ *Standardized accounting audit statements 1. A “Control Deficiency”, which is the lowest of the three deficiencies, exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. 2. A “Significant Deficiency” is a control deficiency or a combination of control deficiencies, that adversely effects the organization’s ability to initiate, authorize, record, process or report financial data in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and that the likelihood of a misstatement of the organization’s financial statement that is more than inconsequential which will not be prevented or detected by the organization’s established internal controls. 3. A “Material Weakness”, is a significant deficiency or a combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the financial statements which will not be prevented or detected by the organization’s established internal controls. ❖ Rating Criteria is subject to change from time to time to reflect the current industry or to address the type of applications received.❖