A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend grant funds from the Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Housing Accelerator Fund for participation in a program, entitled “Placement Solutions for Patients and Tenants Whose Needs Exceed Current PSH Capacity”.
Resolution authorizing Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend grant funds from the Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Housing Accelerator Fund for participation in a program, entitled “Placement Solutions for Patients and Tenants Whose Needs Exceed Current PSH Capacity”; approving the Grant Agreement between City, acting by and through the DPH, and Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC for the purpose of transforming the care DPH provides to patients, for a term of two years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $3,750,000; authorizing the Director of Public Health to make necessary, non-material changes to the Grant Agreement before its execution, as defined herein; and approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).
How it got here
The legislation originated from a grant agreement between the Department of Public Health and the Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC to enhance care for patients with complex needs.
The Department of Public Health received the grant agreement from Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC on March 31, 2026, to fund a program aimed at patients whose needs exceed current supportive housing capacity.
The Department of Public Health prepared a resolution to accept and expend the grant funds, detailing the program's objectives and budget.
The Mayor's Office submitted the resolution to the Board of Supervisors for approval, authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend the grant funds.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the resolution for approval, allowing the Department of Public Health to proceed with the grant.
The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on the resolution to formally accept and expend the grant funds from the Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
