Title
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.
Report
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 partially supports the program costs to the Women in Transition Housing Program, the Mobile Outreach Services Team, and the Salinas and Peninsula domestic violence shelters.
Community Homeless Solutions was awarded this funding through a competitive Request For Proposals (RFP) process to provide domestic violence prevention/intervention and housing and homeless services to low-income individuals and families in Monterey County. Housing Services ranked #3 and Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention ranked #8 in the 2015 Community Needs Assessment. This RFP and award process was reviewed and endorsed by the Community Action Commission.
Since the award, additional funding ($15,078) for Targeted Initiatives has been received and must be expended by May 31, 2017. The Community Action Commission requested proposals from the current contractors on the use of the additional funding. The Commission reviewed all proposals and Community Homeless Solutions was one of the selected agencies. This agreement was delayed in being brought forward for Board consideration prior to the term start date due to delayed contract negotiations.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has approved as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided by Federal Community Services Block Grant, CalWORKs and Domestic Violence Funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimates revenues in SOC004, SOC005, and SOC007 are included in the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget. Approval of this action has no additional impact to the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Glorietta Rowland, MA II, x 4484
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services, x4430
Attachments: Community Homeless Solutions, CAP Agreement 2017
Proposed agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.