Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with Abode Services for Rapid Re-Housing and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a third amendment to the agreement with Abode Services for Rapid Re-Housing and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program services to add $53,337 in funds for a revised maximum fiscal obligation of $7,625,748.77.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 30, 2020, by Resolution No. R077527, the County entered into an agreement with Abode Services (Abode) for the purposes of providing Rapid Re-housing (RRH) and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) services, with a maximum fiscal obligation of $4,070,914.08 for the term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023 (the "Agreement").
On June 14, 2022, by Resolution No. R078940, the Board amended the Agreement to increase funding by $1,258,325.69 for a revised maximum fiscal obligation of $5,329,239.77, with the term remaining July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
On June 13, 2023, by Resolution No. R079746, the Board amended the Agreement to increase funding by $2,243,172 for a revised maximum fiscal obligation of $7,572,411.77, with the term of the agreement extended one year through June 30, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
Under this Agreement, as amended, Abode provides Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) services for families and adults experiencing homelessness who have significant barriers to returning to housing, such as long periods of homelessness, history of evictions, physical and mental health challenges, and other challenges. Participants receive intensive medium-term rental subsidies, comprehensive housing identification services, and case management services. In addition, participants receive support to help them maintain housing by continuing case management servic...
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