Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Use of District-Discretionary Measure K Funds - Supervisorial District 2
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the district-discretionary Measure K grant agreement with San Mateo County Health Foundation, reallocating funds to emergency rental assistance with no change to the not-to-exceed amount of $56,473 or term, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the amendment.
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BACKGROUND:
On December 10, 2024, the County and San Mateo County Health Foundation ("SMCHF") entered into a Measure K Grant Agreement ("Agreement") to provide support for SMCHF's Caring Hands in Health program, including funding for temporary recuperative housing, medical equipment, supplies not covered by insurance, and assistance with copays and prescription drug costs, in an amount not to exceed $56,473 for the term December 10, 2024, to July 31, 2025. An amendment to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2025 was previously approved by the County Executive's designee.
DISCUSSION:
SMCHF requested an amendment to the Agreement to extend the term through September 30, 2025, and reallocate $22,822 in direct funding for recuperative housing and medical needs to funding for emergency rental assistance. The proposed amendment would reallocate $11,922 in funding for medical equipment and copay/prescription drug cost assistance and $10,900 in funding for temporary recuperative housing and to emergency rental assistance for vulnerable patients to avoid eviction while they are undergoing medical care and most at-risk. Reallocating funding to emergency rental assistance is responsive to the current pressing needs of patients served by SMCHF and the availability of funding sources for all budgeted items.
To help prevent eviction, SMCHF provides one-time emergency re...
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