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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Bay Area Community Services to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource and Education Center, effective July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $1,500,000; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($150,000) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work, not to exceed maximum of $1,650,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Bay Area Community Services to operate the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource and Education Center, effective July 18, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $1,500,000; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($150,000) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work, not to exceed maximum of $1,650,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement continues the partnership with the City of Salinas to share the costs of operating the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resource & Education (SHARE) Center. 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 goal for SHARE Center residents is to exit into permanent housing.
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 400. During its first y...
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