Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with HomeBase/The Center for Common Concerns, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with HomeBase/The Center for Common Concerns, Inc. to provide training and technical assistance, increasing the amount by $248,000 for a total amount not to exceed $346,000 and extending the agreement by two years for a new term of October 27, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
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BACKGROUND:
In May 2016, San Mateo County's Center on Homelessness issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking providers of technical assistance for homeless programs, Continuum of Care, and governance consulting to support systems change and the efforts to end homelessness in San Mateo County. On October 28, 2016, the Human Services Agency (HSA) awarded an agreement to HomeBase/The Center for Common Concerns, Inc. (HomeBase) to provide the Center on Homelessness with technical assistance and training to homeless service providers in the amount of $98,000 for the term of October 27, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
DISCUSSION:
HSA is requesting approval of this amendment to continue its services in the areas of training and technical assistance to homeless service providers and community partners. Through this amendment, HSA will utilize the collective knowledge of the homeless service providers and align these organizations with the new homeless system procedures and strategic plan. HomeBase is a non-profit and public policy law firm dedicated to building community capacity to end homelessness and reduce poverty.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendments of the County's fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment and resolution as t...
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