Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: MEASURE K: Amendment with Pivotal Connections
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Pivotal Connections to extend the term by 9 months for a new term of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, and increase funding by $365,963 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $1,165,973, to continue to provide educational support services to San Mateo County foster youth.
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BACKGROUND:
On October 18, 2022, by Resolution No. 079259, the County entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") with Pivotal Connections for a total obligation amount not to exceed $800,010, for the term of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025 to provide employment and educational support services for current and former foster youth/young adults.
On November 3, 2023, the County Executive's Office (CEO) released a notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for 2024 Measure K funds to support services in San Mateo County that target three priority areas: housing and homelessness, emergency preparedness, and children, families, and seniors. On January 4, 2024, Pivotal Connections submitted a proposal in response to the NOFO requesting funding to support staff costs for the High School Coaching Program in San Mateo County. Following an evaluation process conducted by the County, Pivotal was recommended to be awarded Measure K funds in the amount of $365,963.
DISCUSSION:
The Human Services Agency (HSA) is requesting to amend the Agreement with Pivotal Connections to extend the term by 9 months, for a new term of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, and to increase Measure K funding by $365,963 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $1,165,973. Pivotal will continue to provide comprehensive education support services to San Mateo County foster...
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