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a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Community Human Services to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource and Education (SHARE) Center, for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $220,000; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($22,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and not to exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $242,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Community Human Services to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource and Education (SHARE) Center, for the period of September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $220,000; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($22,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and not to exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $242,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The SHARE Center, located at 845 Laurel Drive, Salinas opened in May of 2021 and has been operating at 100% capacity with a current waitlist of over 600. This agreement with Community Human Services (CHS) is for the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource & Education (SHARE) Center operations and provides the County's occupancy terms. The SHARE Center has a capacity of 104 beds for families and individuals experiencing homelessness and provides comprehensive services in a housing navigation center model, including emergency shelter and wraparound services with a Housing First and pet friendly approach. The agreement with CHS has...
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