Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendments and agreement with Core Service Agencies to provide safety net services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) Amendments to the agreements with seven Core Service Agencies for safety net services, extending the term to June 30, 2021, and increasing the total obligation for each contract to the following amounts (1) YMCA of San Francisco, $801,099; (2) City of Daly City - Daly City Community Service Center, $780,432; (3) City of Redwood City - Fair Oaks Community Center, $1,059,001; (4) Samaritan House, $1,657,285; (5) Coastside Hope, $861,544; (6) Pacifica Resource Center, $667,878; and (7) Puente de la Costa Sur, $421,820; and
B) An agreement with the Samaritan House to provide safety net services in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park in the amount of $474,786 for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021; and
C) The Director of Human Services Agency or designee to execute said amendments with the following three Core Service Agencies: (1) YMCA of San Francisco; (2) City of Daly City - Daly City Community Service Center; and (3) City of Redwood City - Fair Oaks Community Service Center.
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BACKGROUND:
The Core Service Agency Network was established by the Board of Supervisors to provide critical safety net services to vulnerable, low-income San Mateo County residents that include: emergency food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and assistance with utilities and housing. Demand for safety net services continues, particularly from residents who are facing significant challenges due to extremely high housing costs.
The eight current Core Service Agency agreements expire on June 30, 2019.
DISCUSSION:
The Human Services Agency (HSA) is requesting approval of these amendments and an agreement to continue the Core Service Agency safety net service...
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