Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment with Focus Strategies for Technical Assistance on Targeted Homelessness Prevention
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment with Focus Strategies for project management and technical assistance services by adding $408,000 in funds for a revised total obligation not to exceed $1,233,677 with no change to the agreement term.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency (HSA), in close collaboration with the County Executive's Office and community partners, coordinates the homeless crisis response system, which includes a broad spectrum of homeless services, including homelessness prevention, shelter services, and rapid rehousing programs. HSA is designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the Continuum of Care (CoC) Lead Agency. As the CoC Lead Agency, HSA ensures compliance with HUD homeless system requirements, completes required federal reporting, coordinates the biennial One-Day Homeless Count, and prepares CoC funding applications.
In March 2024, HSA issued a request for proposals for providers of technical assistance and consultation services. Focus Strategies was selected as the provider that best met the needs of the County for CoC compliance, system planning, and reporting.
On June 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 080528, a contract was executed with Focus Strategies to provide technical assistance and consultation services in the amount of $745,677 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
On May 20, 2025, by Resolution No. 081175, the agreement was amended to add $80,000 in funds for a revised total amount not to exceed $825,677.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, the County's primary homelessness interventions, delivered through provider agencies, include outreach and engagement, shelter and interim housin...
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