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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to execute Amendment #4 to Agreement A-13851 with Central Coast Center for Independent Living to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits, adding $185,042 for a revised total contract amount of $800,967 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and;
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($80,967) of the 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 execute Amendment #4 to Agreement A-13851 with Central Coast Center for Independent Living to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits, adding $185,042 for a revised total contract amount of $800,967 for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and;
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($80,967) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program (HDAP) assists the County of Monterey in addressing homelessness for individuals who may be eligible for disability benefits. Outreach, case management, advocacy, and housing assistance are the four program components required to be offered to all program participants. The Department of Social Services (DSS) collaborates with other County departments and community partners to administer the HDAP. Through this Agreement, the Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) will provide program housing search, placement support, and rental subsidies ...
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