Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with LifeMoves for homeless shelter services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with LifeMoves to provide homeless shelter services for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 with the total amount not to exceed $1,781,152.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County has set a goal to reach a functional zero level of homelessness by 2020. The County has already begun implementing components of a strategic plan toward this goal. San Mateo County’s homeless system includes homeless shelters, both emergency and transitional, as key short-term interventions designed to act as a safe place for homeless individuals or families to stay while working on a plan to return to housing. Homeless shelters provide an entry point into stabilization services and move individuals and families into permanent housing as quickly as possible.
In February 2017, the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek homeless shelter services including both emergency shelter and transitional housing programs. LifeMoves was chosen as one of the providers due to their experience, qualifications and approach to services through its shelter operations.
LifeMoves operates emergency and transitional shelter programs in five locations in San Mateo County. One program is for homeless adult individuals and four programs are for homeless families. Individuals and families in a homeless shelter program will receive housing-focused case management to address and resolve immediate crises, and to address barriers that prevent households from re-entering housing
DISCUSSION:
This agreement with LifeMoves is for the operation of its emergency and transitional shelters for homeless individuals and families, including healthy, safe shelter facilities and housing-focused case management services for all clients. Clients served include adults and families who are experiencing homelessness and who may face a variety of barriers to maintaining housing including little to no income, evictions, criminal convictions, alcohol or substance use issues, mental and physical health challenges.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendments of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
This agreement contributes to the Share Vision 2025 outcome of a Prosperous Community by creating a livable and sustainable community, linking housing and community services to vulnerable San Mateo County residents in a comprehensive and responsive program.
Of the 75 transitional beds available for shelter through this agreement, it is anticipated that 75% of the individuals in those beds will exit into permanent housing and the average length of stay will be 75 days for FY2017-18.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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FY 2016-17 Projected |
FY 2017-18 Projected |
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Percentage of all individuals in the Maple Street Transitional Shelter program who exit, exit to a permanent housing situation |
75% |
85% |
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Average length of stay for participants in the Maple Street Transitional Shelter program |
75 days |
75 days |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of this agreement is July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, a period of three years. This agreement is 100% Net County Cost. Of the total amount of $1,781,152, $644,664 is funded by Measure K Sales and Use Tax Revenue. Budgetary appropriation for this obligation is included in the FY 2017-18 through FY 2019-20 Recommended Budgets.