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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Community Human Services for operation of an emergency shelter for homeless women and families with children for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 in the amount of $100,000; 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% ($10,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $110,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Community Human Services for operation of an emergency shelter for homeless women and families with children for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 in the amount of $100,000; 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% ($10,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $110,000.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide supplemental funding towards the operations of the Shuman HeartHouse (SHH) homeless shelter operated by Community Human Services (CHS). The SHH emergency shelter is located in the City of Monterey and serves single women and families with children in the Monterey Peninsula region that are experiencing homelessness.
DISCUSSION:
CHS received initial capital funds for the SHH in 2021 from local businessman and philanthropist Mark Shuman but the program has ongoing need for operational support which CHS actively generates through collaborations with their local Joint Powers Authority, fundraising opportunities, and other d...
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