Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the agreement with LifeMoves for Homeless Outreach Team Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with LifeMoves to provide Homeless Outreach Team services, increasing the amount by $1,424,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,136,000 and extending the Agreement by two years, for a new term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency ("HSA") conducted a Request for Proposals ("RFP") on December 28, 2016 for homeless and community health outreach services, and LifeMoves was selected. On June 27, 2017, by resolution number 075298, the County entered into an agreement with LifeMoves to provide Homeless Outreach Team ("HOT") services for the amount of $712,000, and a term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. HOT provides street-based outreach, engagement, and case management to San Mateo County's unsheltered homeless population with a focus on those that are chronically homeless. HOT services also includes a rapid response outreach component to inquiries from local municipalities, service providers, and community members.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment extends the agreement term by two years and adds additional funds to allow LifeMoves to continue to administer the HOT program. HOT will continue to identify and engage highly vulnerable homeless individuals who face barriers in obtaining and maintaining housing. In addition, HOT will continue providing housing-focused case management to develop individualized housing plans. This will include helping clients apply for, or access, housing vouchers, shared housing, affordable housing, housing with family or friends, senior housing, or other housing resources as well as emergency or transitional shelter.
The amendment to the...
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