Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with Samaritan House for Homeless Prevention and Emergency Financial Assistance Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Samaritan House for the Homeless Prevention and Emergency Financial Assistance program services to increase the total amount by $803,229 for a new total amount not to exceed $2,699,162 and to extend the contract one year through June 30, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
The Homeless Prevention Services and Financial Assistance Program provides short-term financial assistance to eligible San Mateo County residents to help those experiencing homelessness return to housing, and those at imminent risk of becoming homeless stay housed.
On June 30, 2020 by Resolution No. 77560, the County entered into an agreement (Agreement) with Samaritan House for a total obligation amount not to exceed $1,353,000, for the term of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023, to provide Homeless Prevention and Financial Assistance services.
On May 3, 2022 by Resolution No. 78867, the County amended the Agreement to increase the total obligation amount by $542,933 for new total amount of $1,895,933 in order to increase Homeless Prevention and Emergency Financial Assistance program services.
Samaritan House works closely with the Core Service Agencies (Cores) to provide financial assistance tailored to meet the needs of eligible applicants, to the extent feasible within the available resources. This includes one-time rental assistance or security deposit, payment of utility arrears, and/or other costs associated with housing stability such as car repair. Additionally, Samaritan House and the Cores provide other housing crisis support to clients such as information and assistance with applying for public benef...
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