Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to Agreement with The Center for Common Concerns, Inc., dba HomeBase
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with The Center for Common Concerns, Inc. dba HomeBase to provide training and technical assistance, increasing the amount by $111,395 for a revised total amount not to exceed $565,545 and extending the term through June 30, 2021.
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BACKGROUND:
In May 2016, San Mateo County's Center on Homelessness issued a Request for Proposals seeking providers of technical assistance for homeless programs, Continuum of Care, and governance consulting to support systems change and the effort to end homelessness in San Mateo County.
On October 28, 2016, the Human Services Agency (HSA) awarded an agreement to the Center for Common Concerns, Inc. dba HomeBase (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.
On June 6, 2017, this Board, by Resolution No. 075238, approved an amendment to the agreement to increase the amount by $248,000 to a revised total of $346,000 and extended the term through June 30, 2019.
On June 4, 2019, this Board, by Resolution No. 076679, approved a further amendment to the agreement to increase the amount by $108,150 to a revised total of $454,150 and extended the term through June 30, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
HSA is requesting approval of this third amendment to continue the County's support to homeless service providers and community partners. HomeBase is a non-profit and public policy law firm dedicated to building community capacity to end homelessness and reduce poverty.
Homebase provides two vital services that are necessary to administer San Mat...
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