Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with Samaritan House
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Samaritan House to provide emergency housing assistance, extending the term for one year to June 20, 2020 and increasing the amount by $451,758 for a revised total obligation of $2,297,558.
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BACKGROUND:
The Homelessness Prevention Assistance Program supports low-income, vulnerable residents with maintaining or obtaining housing. Services will be made available to eligible clients throughout San Mateo County through the Core Service Agency Network. Samaritan House administers the program and works with the Core Service Agency Network to identify and serve eligible clients.
On June 23, 2015, by Resolution No. 073890, this Board authorized the agreement with Samaritan House for homeless prevention services for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 and a total amount not to exceed $868,600. Subsequently, on March 14, 2017, by Resolution No. 075078, this Board authorized an amendment to this agreement to add $977,200 for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,845,800 and a revised term ending on June 30, 2019.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment extends the term for one year and adds funding in the amount of $451,758 for a revised total amount not to exceed $2,297,558 to support additional low-income households who experience a short-term crisis and may not be able to maintain their housing without emergency financial assistance. This will allow the Homelessness Prevention Assistance Program, to continue to serve San Mateo County households who require assistance to maintain their housing.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendment of the County’s total fiscal obligation by a maximum of $25,000 in the aggregate.
The amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form. The term extension for this agreement has been approved by County Procurement as the term is beyond three years.
Approval of this amendment contributes to the Shared Vision 2020 outcome of a Prosperous Community by extending Homeless Prevention Assistance to low-income households experiencing short-term crisis to maintain their housing, leading to self-sufficiency and preventing homelessness. It is anticipated that 80% of program participants receiving financial assistance through the Homeless Prevention Assistance Program remain housed after six months. Additionally, it is anticipated that 90% or more of those participating in the program will give a client satisfaction rating of 90% or higher.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2018-19 Target |
FY 2019-20 Target |
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Percent of program participants contacted who have remained housed 6 months after receiving financial assistance. |
80% |
80% |
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Client Satisfaction Rating. |
90% |
90% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment increases the amount of this agreement by $451,758 for a revised total obligation of $2,297,558 and extends the term by one year from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. The amended amount of $451,758 is funded using Measure K Sales and Use tax revenue and is included in the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget.