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 Abode Services for Rapid Re-Housing and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Abode Services for Rapid Re-Housing and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program services to add $2,243,172 in funds for a revised total obligation amount not to exceed $7,572,411.77 and to extend the term through June 30, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 30, 2020 by Resolution No. 077527, the County entered into an agreement with Abode Services (Abode) for the term of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023, for a total obligation amount not to exceed $4,070,914.08 for the purposes of providing Rapid Re-housing (RRH) and Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) services.
On June 14, 2022 by Resolution No. R078940, this Board amended the agreement to add $1,258,325.69 in funds for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $5,329,239.77 with the term remaining July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
DISCUSSION:
Under this agreement, Abode provides Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) services for families and adults experiencing homelessness who have significant barriers to returning to housing, such as long periods of homelessness, history of evictions, physical and mental health challenges, and other challenges. Participants receive intensive medium-term rental subsidies, comprehensive housing identification services, and case management services. In addition, participants receive support to help them maintain housing by continuing case management services and providing rent subsidies that reduce over time as the clients build resources to take on the full cost of rent.
Abode also provides Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) services to adults who are experiencin...
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