Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Samaritan House to add funding for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Samaritan House for Diversion and Coordinated Entry System services to add funding for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in the amount of $96,560, for a revised total amount not to exceed $4,301,893.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency's (HSA) Center on Homelessness and its community partners closely collaborate on a broad spectrum of homeless services that form the County's homeless response system. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is the process by which people experiencing, or at imminent risk of, homelessness receive diversion services and are connected to shelter and other services. CES is a critical component of the County's strategic plan to end homelessness.
On November 3, 2023, the County Executive's Office (CEO) released the Measure K Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for interested applicants to submit proposals to provide services in San Mateo County that target three (3) priority areas: 1) housing and homelessness, 2) emergency preparedness, and 3) children, families, and seniors.
On February 12, 2024, HSA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a provider for Diversion and CES Services for households experiencing homelessness and individuals exiting institutions. Samaritan House was selected as the provider who best met the needs of the County.
On March 26, 2024, by Resolution 080240, HSA received a Measure K grant to implement a centralized inclement weather program (IWP) shelter at the San Mateo County Event Center during inclement weather seasons, which runs annually from November 15 through April 15.
On June 25, 2024, by Resol...
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