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 Shelter Operations Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with LifeMoves to continue to provide shelter services, increasing the amount by $4,208,657.20 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $8,011,059.20 for an extended term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County maintains a homeless crisis response system that aims to prevent homelessness whenever possible and to assist people experiencing homelessness with returning to permanent housing as quickly as possible. Homeless shelters are one key component to a comprehensive homeless crisis response system.
In 2017, the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA) issued a Request for Proposals to seek homeless shelter services. LifeMoves was selected as one of the contractors for shelter services. LifeMoves provides shelter services for homeless individuals and families, including housing-focused case management services to all shelter residents.
On June 27, 2017, by Resolution No. 075297, this Board entered into an agreement with LifeMoves to fund shelter operations for a total obligation amount not to exceed $1,781,152 and a term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.
On June 26, 2018, by Resolution No. 075991, this Board approved an amendment to its agreement with LifeMoves to increase the funding by an additional $1,024,086 to meet operational costs associated with the Maple Street Shelter expansion. The amendment also provided funding to offset the loss of part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that supported the First Step for Families Shelter.
On July 23, 2019, by Resolution No. 076834, this Board approved an amendment to its ...
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