Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with The Multicultural Institute
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with The Multicultural Institute to provide outreach employment matching services, extending the term by one year, for a new term of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018, and increasing the amount by $165,324, to an amount not to exceed $483,177.
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BACKGROUND:
On July 7, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with The Multicultural Institute by Resolution 073916 for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $317,853 to provide street-based outreach employment matching services for day laborers and employers. Through these outreach services, the safety of the public is ensured, the economic concerns of the community are addressed, and self-sufficiency in the community is increased by linking day laborers to employment and vocational services in the community.
DISCUSSION:
The Multicultural Institute has been providing street-based community outreach services to day laborers and employers in the Fair Oaks Community in Redwood City. These services significantly improve public relations in the community; link day laborers with employers and existing training programs; and link day laborers to a variety of social services, including legal, medical, and educational services. Accordingly, this amendment adds funding in the amount of $165,324 for a one year extension through June 30, 2018 to ensure the continuation of outreach and vocational services for day laborers in the Redwood City community.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
Approval of this amendment contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Prosperous Community by providing employment matching and support services enabling day laborers to gain skills leading to jobs and self-sufficiency. It is anticipated that 160 day laborers will receive employment matching and supporting social services in FY 2017-18 and that 65% will obtain jobs. Additionally, it is anticipated that 85% of clients surveyed will be satisfied with the services they received.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
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FY 2016-17 Estimated |
FY 2017-18 Projected |
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Percentage of day laborers in the Day Laborer Program that obtain jobs. |
65% |
65% |
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Percentage of clients surveyed satisfied with the services they received. |
85% |
85% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment increases the amount of the agreement by $165,324 for a total agreement obligation of $483,177 and extends the term by one year from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. This agreement is funded entirely with Net County Cost and the amended amount of $165,324 will be included in the FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget.