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a. Approve and authorize the Acting Director of the Department of Social Services to execute an agreement with Community Homeless Solutions for $391,600 to operate the Salinas Year-Round Warming Shelter for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Acting Director or the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) additional amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($39,160) of the current contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Acting Director of the Department of Social Services to execute an agreement with Community Homeless Solutions for $391,600 to operate the Salinas Year-Round Warming Shelter for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Acting Director or the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) additional amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($39,160) of the current contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Homelessness is a serious and ongoing problem in the County of Monterey and requires support by the Board of Supervisors in partnership with the City of Salinas for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. The number of homeless individuals and families has persisted countywide. Persons experiencing homelessness are at high risk for physical and mental health issues, and other chronic illnesses.
Under the agreed upon terms contained in a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) approved by your Board on September 25, 2018, the County of Monterey and the City of Salinas agree to coordinate and share responsibilities of the temporary Salinas Year-Round Warming Shelter operations located at 111 W. Alisal, Salinas and to establish a permanent homeless shelter. For ...
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