Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to Agreement with Samaritan House for Diversion and Coordinated Entry System Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Samaritan House for Diversion and Coordinated Entry System Services to add $93,392 in funds for a revised total obligation not to exceed $2,814,849 and the term remaining July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
On February 4, 2021, guided by the priorities of the County's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness, the Human Services Agency (HSA) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Diversion and Coordinated Entry System Services including Diversion Services to Prevent Individuals from Exiting Institutions into Homelessness for the San Mateo County Homeless System. Samaritan House was selected as the provider that best meets the needs of San Mateo County.
On June 29, 2021, by Resolution No. 078284, this Board authorized an agreement with Samaritan House for the term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 for a total amount not to exceed $2,721,457 to provide diversion and CES services to households experiencing homelessness.
On June 16, 2022, the agreement was amended to clarify that diversion and CES services are available to individuals’ exiting institutions in San Mateo County with no change to the term or amount of the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
HSA wishes to amend this agreement to add $93,392 in order to provide funds for a cost-of-living adjustment.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 in aggregate.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the amendment and resolution as to form.
It is anticipated for each fiscal year of this agreement that 25% of family households, and 15% of individual households, will be diverted from homelessness on the day that homeless assistance was requested.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measures |
FY 2022-23 Target |
FY 2023-24 Target |
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Percentage of family households served with Diversion who are successfully diverted from homelessness on the day household requested homeless assistance |
25% |
25% |
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Percentage of adult households served with Diversion who are successfully diverted from homelessness on the day household requested homeless assistance |
15% |
15% |
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Percentage of households who receive an initial screening for homeless assistance and are referred for shelter diversion who receive diversion services on the same day |
95% |
98% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of this amended agreement is July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. The amount adds $93,392 in Measure K sales and use tax revenue for a new total amount not to exceed $2,814,849.