Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank, increasing the funding by $154,500 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $304,500 and extending the term by one year from June 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
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BACKGROUND:
In San Mateo County, much like the greater Bay Area, housing costs consume the majority of a family’s monthly income. Many families opt out or do not apply for nutritional assistance.
After obtaining approval from your Board, by Resolution No. 075962, on June 19, 2018, the County entered into an agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) to provide food assistance to residents of San Mateo County who are in need for a total obligation amount not to exceed $150,000 and for the term of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. SHFB is the single largest non-governmental source of food for low-income populations in San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment will allow SHFB to continue to provide nutritional groceries and food assistance either directly through its food bank, or indirectly at one of their nonprofit partner sites to San Mateo County residents for an additional year. These provisions are necessary due to the increase in median housing costs leaving low-income residents with less monthly income for food. The cost to provide these services has increased by $4,500 from FY 2018-19 due to the 2019 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
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 amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
This agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Healthy Community by providing food assistance to low-income residents to meet their basic needs and promote healthy eating habits. Through the provision of the services described in this agreement, it is anticipated that 100% of individuals at or below 275% of the Federal Poverty Level will be provided with nutritional food and 3.1 million pounds of food will be distributed within San Mateo County through SHFB’s direct service programs.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2018-19 Anticipated |
FY 2019-20 Anticipated |
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Percentage of individuals at or below 275% of the Federal Poverty Level who were provided with food upon request. |
100% |
100% |
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Food distributed within San Mateo County through Second Harvest’s direct service programs. |
100% or 3.1 million pounds |
100% or 3.1 million pounds |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment extends the term by one year through June 30, 2020 and increases the funding by $154,000 for a total obligation of $304,500. This amended agreement is 100% funded by Measure K Sales and Use tax. Appropriation for this agreement was included in the FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget and will be included in the FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget.