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that DCARA has other locations in San Leandro, Fremont and San Jose. The agency is also in 14 counties and receives funding from the Department of Deaf Access. Chairperson Nagler questioned if funds requested would be for a caseworker. He was advised that they would. REACH, Julie Testa — Fence Replacement Ms. Testa informed the Commission that funds were being requested for replacement of fencing at a home the agency has purchased in Pleasanton. REACH is an all- volunteer organization that purchases homes and allows adults with disabilities to live independently. She advised that they are looking to have the fence professionally replaced because it is unsafe and unstable. Ms. Testa indicated that the funding request submitted by REACH was for $5,600; however, Borg Fencing has agreed to do the repair for $3,000. She noted that the request was not high on the list for the Commission to consider, but it would allow REACH to provide basic life needs. Commissioner Lambert questioned whether REACH had approached their neighbor about paying for one -half of the repairs. Ms. Testa advised that the neighbor was lacking in resources. Chairperson Nagler discussed the composite scoring conducted by Commissioners and the difficulty they had making a decision. Ms. Testa indicated that the request was for a capital project and wanted the Commission to focus on the value the agency offers to those in the community. GRID Alternatives, Maura Fallon - McKnight — Solar Affordable Housing Program Ms. McKnight thanked the Commission for its past support. She advised that GRID is a non- profit solar installer that provides services to low- income residents. Systems provide a minimum of 75% of needs and save approximately 75% on expenses. She advised that GRID would like to remain connected to the community and has received some gap funds that would enable them to do between six and ten projects within Pleasanton. Clients will not be asked to contribute financially, but some rules and regulations have changed. Chairperson Nagler confirmed that SASH funds would remain available. Ms. McKnight advised that these funds were committed through 2016 and, to date, GRID has completed 12 solar installations in Pleasanton. Once installed, property owners own the solar panels. Ms. McKnight advised that GRID teams conduct site visits before installations. Commissioner Rowland discussed with Ms. McKnight the long -term savings achieved once solar panels are installed. Commissioner Lambert asked about possible damage to the solar panels from weather, and if property owners were required to get additional insurance. Commissioner Berger asked if solar panels could be installed at the facilities of non - profit agencies that provide service to low- income members of the community. She also discussed with Ms. McKnight an amount in the funding request for T- shirts for volunteers. Human Services Commission Minutes March 2, 2011 Page 5