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File #: 25-118    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/15/2025 Departments: HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
On agenda: 2/11/2025 Final action: 2/11/2025
Title: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Abode Services to provide Encampment Resolution Funding-funded Rapid Re-housing Services for the term of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $2,290,873.05.
Attachments: 1. 20250211_r_Abode RRH ERF.pdf, 2. 20250211_a_Abode RRH ERF.pdf
Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with Abode Services for Encampment Resolution Funding Rapid Re-Housing Services

RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Abode Services to provide Encampment Resolution Funding-funded Rapid Re-housing Services for the term of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $2,290,873.05.

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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency (HSA), in partnership with the County Executive's Office, spearheaded an application to the State of California under the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grant to secure funding to serve unhoused San Mateo County residents living in Critical Homeless Encampment Zones (CHEZ) identified through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and other partner organizations.

On March 14, 2024, HSA released a Request for Proposals for Rapid Re-housing and Shallow Subsidy services. Abode Services was awarded as the selected contractor based on their experience, qualifications, local knowledge, and approach.

On April 18, 2024, San Mateo County was awarded $14,134,200.12 by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to implement the ERF program.

On June 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 080529, this Board approved the Director of the Human Services Agency to accept funds on behalf of the County from the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $14,134,200.12 to implement the ERF program.

DISCUSSION:
HSA requests that this Board authorize an agreement with Abode Services to utilize $2,290,873.05 in ERF funds for the purpose of providing rapid re-housing services to residents living in CHEZ.

ERF will utilize a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach composed of specialists in engagement, Coordinated Entry, housing navigation, substance use t...

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