Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, 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, extending the term by two years for a new term of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022, and increasing the funding by $1,092,584 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $3,228,584.
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BACKGROUND:
The Homeless Outreach Team ("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 include rapid response outreach to inquiries from local municipalities, service providers, and community members.
After obtaining approval by your Board, by Resolution No. 075298, on June 27, 2017, the County entered into an agreement with LifeMoves to provide HOT services for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and a total obligation amount of $712,000. On June 5, 2018, after obtaining approval by your Board, by Resolution No. 075928, the County amended its agreement with LifeMoves to extend the term by two years through June 30, 2020 and increased the funding by $1,424,000 for a new total obligation amount of $2,136,000.
DISCUSSION:
The Human Services Agency ("HSA") requests this amendment to extend the agreement term by two years and add funding in the amount of $1,092,584 to allow LifeMoves to continue to provide HOT services through June 30, 2022. LifeMoves will continue to identify and engage highly vulnerable homeless individuals who face barriers in obtaining and maintaining housing. In addition, LifeMoves will continue providing housing-focused case management to develop individualized housing plans. This includes h...
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