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Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey Department of Social Services (MCDSS), County of Monterey County Administrative Office (CAO) - Homeless Strategies & Initiatives Divisions (HSI), City of King, Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, and Step Up on Second Street, Inc. regarding a temporary homeless shelter program at the Monarch Inn Motel to add $465,000 in Encampment Resolution Funds (ERF) and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of November 1, 2023 through August 11, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey Department of Social Services (MCDSS), County of Monterey County Administrative Office (CAO) - Homeless Strategies & Initiatives Divisions (HSI), City of King, Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, and Step Up on Second Street, Inc. regarding a temporary homeless shelter program at the Monarch Inn Motel to add $465,000 in Encampment Resolution Funds (ERF) and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of November 1, 2023 through August 11, 2025.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The original MOU was developed by and between the City of King, the County of Monterey Department of Social Services, the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, and Step Up on Second Street, Inc to support an interim sheltering plan due to delays of the King City Homekey project.
The City of King continues to be proactive with their efforts addressing both the welfare and safety of homeless individuals and concerns expressed by the community, due to the ongoing delays associated with the implementation of the permanent housing component of this project. This amended MOU will ...
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