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a. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute a retroactive Standard Agreement with Community Human Services to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource and Education (SHARE) Center July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,600,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where amendments do not exceed 10% ($160,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly alter the purposes and goals of the Agreement subject to review as to form by the Office of the County Counsel, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,760,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute a retroactive Standard Agreement with Community Human Services to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource and Education (SHARE) Center July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,600,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where amendments do not exceed 10% ($160,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly alter the purposes and goals of the Agreement subject to review as to form by the Office of the County Counsel, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,760,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County Administrative Office’s Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives Division (County) requests approval of a Standard Services Agreement with Community Human Services (CHS) in the amount of $1,600,000, retroactive to July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource & Education (SHARE) Center. Approval is being requested retroactively due to delays in finalizing contract negotiations while ensuring continuity of shelter operations and services at the SHARE Center.
This Agreement continues the County’s partnership with the City of Salinas through the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to share the costs associated with the SHARE Center. CHS was selected as the SHARE Center operator through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process in 2024, consistent with the MOU between the County and the City of Salinas, which calls for an RFP for SHARE Center operations every three years. To align future contracts with the fiscal year, the County and City intend to conduct the next procurement process in advance of the current contract term and select an operator for the period beginning July 1, 2027.
The SHARE Center provides interim shelter, supportive services, and housing navigation to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The facility has a capacity of 96 to 128 beds, depending on household size, and serves both individuals and families through a low-barrier navigation center model. Services include emergency shelter, case management, housing navigation, and other wraparound supports delivered through a Housing First, low-barrier, and pet-friendly approach. The primary objective of the SHARE Center is to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. CHS has operated the SHARE Center since September 1, 2024.
CHS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides mental health and substance use disorder services and operates multiple emergency shelter programs throughout Monterey County for single women and families with children. As part of its service model at the SHARE Center, CHS partners with Dorothy’s Place to provide enhanced housing navigation and supportive services for single adults and couples without children. From September 1, 2024, through June 10, 2026, the SHARE Center served 266 individuals. During that period, 86 participants exited to permanent housing, and an additional 28 participants transitioned to other shelter or transitional housing programs.
The City will execute a separate agreement with CHS in the amount of $1,600,000 for FY 2026-27 operations. The County will provide $1,600,000 toward the remaining operational and facility costs. The total cost of SHARE Center operations for FY 2026-27 is estimated at $3,200,000.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County continues to work collaboratively with the City of Salinas pursuant to the SHARE Center MOU. The City maintains a separate operational agreement with CHS. Housing and Community Development supports the program with contributions from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funding.
The Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller’s office have reviewed and approved proposed Agreement as to form, risk, and fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
There will be no impact on the General Fund from approval of this action. The Agreement is fully funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 6 (HHAP-6) grant and PLHA funds provided by County Housing and Community Development. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues for 1001-100508 are included in the FY 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
This venture is a partnership with the City of Salinas where both parties will use multiple funding streams to support the operational agreement. Both the City and the County will have separate agreements with CHS and will share in the costs using various local and regional funding streams.
The total cost for the City and County partnership SHARE Center operations for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, is estimated at $3,200,000.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This initiative supports the County of Monterey’s Strategic Goals and Key Objectives by supporting the sustainability of interim shelter and service programs designed to transition eligible residents into permanent housing and provide exceptional facilities and health programs that improve quality of life for residents.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Adopted 2025-26 Strategic Plan Goals
_X_ Well-Being and Quality of Life
_X_ Sustainable Infrastructure for Present and Future
____ Safe Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Sarah Federico, MAII (ext.5341), and Dania Valdez, MAI (ext.3049), CAO-HSI Division
Reviewed by: Roxanne Wilson, Homeless Services Director, CAO-HSI Division, ext 5445
Approved by: Nick Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer, ext 5145
Attachments:
Agreement
Proposed Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.