Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Agency Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with Samaritan House for Homeless Prevention and Emergency Financial Assistance Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Samaritan House for the Homeless Prevention and Emergency Financial Assistance program services to increase the total amount by $1,019,171, for a new total amount not to exceed $3,718,333.
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BACKGROUND:
The Homeless Prevention Services and Financial Assistance Program provides short-term financial assistance to eligible San Mateo County residents to help those experiencing homelessness return to housing, and those at imminent risk of becoming homeless stay housed.
On June 30, 2020, by Resolution No. 77560, the County entered into an agreement (Agreement) with Samaritan House for a total obligation amount not to exceed $1,353,000, for the term of July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023, to provide Homeless Prevention and Financial Assistance services.
On May 3, 2022, by Resolution No. 78867, the County amended the Agreement to increase the total obligation amount by $542,933 for new total amount of $1,895,933 in order to increase Homeless Prevention and Emergency Financial Assistance program services.
On April 25, 2023, by Resolution No. 79578, the County amended the Agreement to increase the total obligation amount by $803,229 for new total amount of $2,699,162 in order extend the contract one year through June 30, 2024, and increase services.
Samaritan House works with the Core Service Agencies (Cores) to provide financial assistance tailored to meet the needs of eligible applicants, to the extent feasible within the available resources. This includes one-time rental assistance or security deposit, payment of utility arrears, and/or other costs assoc...
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