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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Community Homeless Solutions for $160,148 to provide housing and homeless services, domestic violence counseling, and information and referral to residents of Monterey County, retroactive to January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; 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% ($16,014) 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 Community Homeless Solutions for $160,148 to provide housing and homeless services, domestic violence counseling, and information and referral to residents of Monterey County, retroactive to January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; 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% ($16,014) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY /DISCUSSION:
Formerly known as Shelter Outreach Plus, Community Homeless Solutions plays a significant role in Monterey County as a provider of shelter and homeless services to many of the most vulnerable residents in the community such as families, victims of domestic violence, single adults with children, and single men. Community Homeless Solutions also collaborates with several local agencies to provide integrated case management services that support individuals to move forward with their lives in a positive and safe manner. Community Homeless Solutions has also taken on additional sheltering tasks during community emergencies such as residence fires and inclement weather conditions. This contract partiall...
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