Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the agreement with Abode Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Abode Services to provide housing opportunities to low-income homeless individuals and families, extending the term by two years to June 30, 2019 and increasing the amount by $2,223,094 to an amount not to exceed $3,615,404.
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BACKGROUND:
With the San Mateo County Strategic Plan to end homelessness by 2020, the County is committed to supporting homeless individuals and families to return to permanent housing with a variety of housing intervention resources and strong network of homeless system providers. In 2015 San Mateo County identified the need for housing locator services to assist homeless individuals and families in identifying affordable housing and engaging landlords to accept housing subsidies.
On December 15, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Abode Services by resolution 074278 for the term of December 15, 2015 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $1,392,310 to provide housing opportunities for low-income homeless individuals and families in San Mateo County. The agreement was awarded after a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Housing Locator Services was conducted by the Department of Housing (DOH) on April 8, 2015.
Abode Services implements best practices to address the challenges of high costs for housing and provides case management services to help homeless individuals and families engage with landlords and retain housing. Housing locator services help San Mateo County maximize utilization of housing intervention resources for homeless households, such as the Housing Readiness Program vouchers, permanent supporting housing, and homeless outreach efforts.
DISCUSSION:
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