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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement #5010-219 with Community Human Services to provide a year-round shelter for youth who are homeless in the County of Monterey adding $15,370 for a new contract total of $135,370 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($13,537) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $148,910.
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement #5010-219 with Community Human Services to provide a year-round shelter for youth who are homeless in the County of Monterey adding $15,370 for a new contract total of $135,370 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($13,537) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $148,910.
SUMMARY:
This agreement provides supplemental funding for the operations of the Safe Place Youth Shelter, operated by Community Human Services (CHS). The Safe Place Youth Shelter serves young adults ages 18-24 that are experiencing homelessness.
DISCUSSION:
Safe Place provides year-round shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness on the Monterey Peninsula. The Youth Shelter operates 7 days a week from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Services include 2 meals per day, and guests are provided information and referral assistance with completion of application forms for mainstream benefits. The agreement is for County’s contribution of ongoing operational support for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
Safe Place programs are consistent with the intent and approved uses of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 2 funding. The youth shelter qualifies for utilization of HHAP 2 youth set-aside funds which requires a minimum amount of the total HHAP 2 allocation be
spent on youth specific services to address homelessness on this population.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreements as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 2. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues for SOC004 are included in the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This agreement correlates to the Well-Being and Quality of Life Strategic Plan Goal adopted by the Board of Supervisors by supporting year-round shelter and supportive services for transition-age youth experiencing homelessness. The continued operation of the Safe Place Youth Shelter promotes safety, housing stability, and access to basic needs and benefit navigation, helping vulnerable young adults stabilize their circumstances and move toward improved long-term well-being.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
__X_Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Administrative
Prepared by: Adriana Narez-Tapia, Management Analyst II, ext. 4447
Approved by: Roderick W. Franks, Director, x4430
Attachments:
Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 1
Original Agreement
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.