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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Orphan Productions to administer the Safe Parking and Supportive Services Program in the amount of $139,630 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($13,963) of the original 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 Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Orphan Productions to administer the Safe Parking and Supportive Services Program in the amount of $139,630 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($13,963) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Increasing numbers of homeless individuals in the County are living in their vehicles as a last resort form of housing. Vehicle dwelling by persons experiencing homelessness is scattered throughout the County, with some areas having greater density than others. Vehicles provide a sense of security for persons experiencing homelessness, as they help alleviate fears that are commonly associated with living on the streets or in a shelter.
The Monterey County Safe Parking Program in Marina opened in response to concerns and complaints of overnight parking occurring in neighborhoods. Use of the Safe Parking Program has been continuous, and the program is at its maximum capacity for parking (16 cars, 5 RVs average) and case management support services with a current wait list of 10 people. Case management assistance serving cons...
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