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 WeHOPE dba Project WeHOPE for Homeless Shelter Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with WeHOPE dba Project WeHOPE for homeless shelter services to increase the amount of the agreement by $1,328,810 for a new total obligation not to exceed $3,060,870 and extend the term two years to 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’s (HSA) a Request for Proposals (RFP) for homeless shelter services. Project WeHOPE was chosen as one of the providers because of its experience, qualifications and approach to services through its shelter operations.
Project WeHOPE provides shelter services for adults experiencing homelessness, including housing-focused case management services to help shelter residents implement a housing plan.
On June 27, 2017, by Resolution No. 075299, this Board entered into an agreement with Project WeHOPE for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 for a total obligation not to exceed $1,732,060.
DISCUSSION:
Given the continuing need to provide shelter services to adults experiencing homelessness, this amendment extends the term of this Agreement for two years through FY 2021-2022 and adds funding to support additional shelter capacity in a space at the shelter that can be temporarily used for the shelter program which creates the ability to add additional beds to serve more people.
In FY18-19, the shelter served 256 adults.
The Resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendments of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amendment and resolution as to form.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
|
Measure |
FY 2020-21 Projected |
FY 2021-22 Projected |
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Percent of all clients who exit to permanent housing |
20% |
20% |
|
Average length of stay for individuals in the program |
60 days |
60 days |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This amendment increases funding by $1,328,810 for a new total obligation not to exceed $3,060,870 and extends the term by two years from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022. Of the total amended amount, $1,212,310 is funded by Measure K sales and use tax, and $116,500 is Net County Cost. Budgetary appropriation for this obligation is included in the FY 2019-20, and FY 2020-21 Adopted Budgets, and will be included in the FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget.