Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to agreement with LifeMoves for Motel Voucher Service and Shelter Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with LifeMoves for motel voucher and shelter services to add $1,377,084.80 for a revised total obligation amount not to exceed $3,333,084.80 and extend the term by two years for a revised term of July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2014, the County of San Mateo developed a unified reentry plan to enhance the continuum of care between in-custody and post-custody services and programs among moderate to high-risk individuals by enhancing case management, leveraging validated risk and needs assessment tools, and adopting evidence-based practices. The overarching collaborative goals are to lower the recidivism rate and provide treatment and resources to address underlying criminogenic behavior.
On July 7, 2020 through Resolution No. 077575, this Board authorized the execution of an Agreement with LifeMoves for motel vouchers and shelter services for a term of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023 for the total obligation amount not to exceed $1,956,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The parties wish to amend the agreement to increase the funding by $1,377,084.80 for a revised not to exceed amount of $3,333,084.80 and extend the term by two (2) years for a revised term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. The amendment will allow LifeMoves to continue to provide motel voucher service and shelter services to clients who were formerly incarcerated as they are working towards self-sufficiency. Having access to emergency housing allows individuals focus on employment training and seek employment opportunities rather than engage in criminogenic behavior. Emergency housing is a stepping stone towards housing stability, as the individuals...
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