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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Access Support Network (ASN) for the operation of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services System in the County of Monterey for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the amount of $385,000; 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% ($38,500) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $423,500.
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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 Access Support Network (ASN) for the operation of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services System in the County of Monterey for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the amount of $385,000; 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% ($38,500) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $423,500.
SUMMARY:
This contract provides for the operation of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services System providing an urgent response to engage and support individuals experiencing homelessness 7 days a week, from 9am to 5pm throughout the County of Monterey. The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round Five (HHAP-5) Grant allocation is for $350,000 and an additional $35,000 in County Funds for a contract total of $385,000. This contract supports a collaborative effort with the local Continuum of Care provider, the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP).
DISCUSSION:
Access Support Network (ASN) connects individua...
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