Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Use of District-Discretionary Measure K Funds - Supervisorial District 4
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing a one-time grant of district-discretionary Measure K funds, not to exceed $25,500, to LifeMoves for the purchase and installation of three new water heaters at the Haven Family House shelter in Menlo Park, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
Measure K is the half-cent general sales tax initially approved by San Mateo County voters in November 2012 and extended in November 2016 for a total of thirty years.
On March 9, 2021, and March 23, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) held study sessions on Measure K expenditures and anticipated revenue for fiscal years (FY) 2021-23. The Board-appointed Measure K sub-committee, consisting of Supervisor Pine and Supervisor Canepa, convened the study sessions to, among other things, work with staff to facilitate the Board’s development of Measure K priorities and continuing initiatives for FYs 2021-23. The Board approved $5 million in one-time loans or grants for the FY 2021-23 budget cycle, divided equally among the five supervisorial districts, for district-discretionary needs and projects. District 4 has submitted a request to use their district-discretionary Measure K funds as shown below and described in the Project Summary section of this memorandum:
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District/Project |
Amount |
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District 4 (Supervisor Warren Slocum) - LiveMoves for the purchase and installation of three new water heaters at the Haven Family House shelter in Menlo Park |
$25,500 |
This item is consistent with the criteria for district-discretionary Measure K funds approved by the Board in December 2018.
PROJECT SUMMARY:
This is a request to authorize a grant to LifeMoves and resulting grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $25,500 for the purchase and installation of three new water heaters at the Haven Family House shelter in Menlo Park. The County Executive’s Office will administer and manage the proposed agreement.
District-discretionary Measure K funding for this organization has previously been provided as listed below:
|
Year/Date of Approval |
Amount Funded |
Supervisor |
Project |
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FY 21-22 |
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6/14/22 |
$227,564 |
Dave Pine |
Two full-time Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Case Managers to provide response services to the City of San Bruno and the City of South San Francisco Police Departments |
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FY19-20 |
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5/5/20 |
$48,500 |
Warren Slocum |
Renovation of 5 bathrooms at Haven Family House in Menlo Park. |
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4/7/2020 |
$217,000 |
Dave Pine |
Homeless Outreach Team case manager. |
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3/4/2020 |
$48,270 |
Carole Groom |
Improvements to the Vendome facility. |
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FY18-19 |
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9/4/2018 |
$74,115 |
Warren Slocum |
Redwood Family House: Interior drywall and painting, stucco work and exterior paint |
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FY17-18 |
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1/9/2018 |
$40,805 |
Dave Pine |
Redwood Family House: Fire suppression upgrade, installation of overhead sprinkler system. |
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1/9/2018 |
$35,090 |
Don Horsley |
Redwood Family House: Trenching and piping for fire line installation. |
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FY16-17 |
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3/28/2017 |
$227,850 |
Warren Slocum |
Redwood Family House and Haven Family House repairs: RFH: commercial water heater, security cameras, sub-floor and floor replacement in 9 bathrooms, balcony repair, roof replacement; HFH repairs include security cameras, lighting for children's play area. |
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4/11/2017 |
$90,200 |
Carole Groom |
First Step for Families (City of San Mateo) repairs and improvements: plumbing to expand laundry room, parking lights, exterior paint, flooring repairs in computer room and emergency staircase; and Vendome repairs: flooring repairs in men's and women's bathrooms. |
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FY15-16 |
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12/15/2015 |
$56,925 |
Warren Slocum |
Hoptel (East Palo Alto): new roof; Haven Family House: 5 water heaters and roof repair; Redwood Family House: asphalt repairs. |
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1/26/2016 |
$79,000 |
Carole Groom |
First Step for Families: New laminate flooring and 5 hot water heaters. |
LifeMoves is the largest nonprofit organization committed to ending the cycle of homelessness for families and individuals in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. As a financially stable and purposeful organization, their mission, since 1987, has been to provide interim housing and supportive services for unsheltered families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and long-term self-sufficiency. LifeMoves operates over 20 facilities across the Peninsula and Silicon Valley, including twelve shelters, a drop-in center, and several permanent supportive housing sites. On any given night, the organization feeds, clothes, and houses more than 1,250 people, about 20% of whom are minor children.
Haven Family House is a family shelter located in a residential neighborhood in Menlo Park that primarily serves residents of Southern San Mateo County, including Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and Belle Haven. The facility has 24 fully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments, a large outdoor courtyard and playground, workshop and meeting rooms, a computer tutoring center, and a free, on-site child development center for toddlers and preschoolers. It is the only family shelter in Menlo Park.
Haven Family House nearly always operates at full capacity. After serving thousands of local families over the years, the current hot water heaters are nearing the end of their useful life cycles. Having an adequate supply of hot water was never more important than during the pandemic, when an emphasis on personal hygiene, and clean linens and clothing was a critical tool in reducing the threat and spread of Covid-19. With the requested funding, LifeMoves will purchase three new hot water heaters, and hire a contractor to install them at Haven Family House and properly dispose of the old units.
This is a request to authorize a grant to LifeMoves and resulting grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $25,500 for the purchase and installation of three new water heaters at the Haven Family House shelter in Menlo Park.
Total Measure K Request: Not to Exceed $25,500
The release of funds will be contingent on the execution of an agreement providing for the County’s confirmation of the expenditure of funds for the purposes stated herein. The County will disburse the funds to the following organization for the purposes described above:
Aubrey Merriman, CEO
LifeMoves
101 Constitution Drive
Menlo Park, Ca 94025
(650) 685-5880
amerriman@lifemoves.org
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
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Description |
Target |
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Purchase and installation of three new water heaters at the Haven Family House shelter in Menlo Park by December 31, 2022. |
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The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the agreement and resolution as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are sufficient Measure K funds for this specific FY 2021-22 Measure K request. These funds are budgeted in the Non-Departmental Services FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget.