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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Community Human Services for $100,000 to operate an emergency shelter for single women and families with children for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scopes 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 Human Services for $100,000 to operate an emergency shelter for single women and families with children for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($10,000) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scopes of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Casa de Noche Buena (CDNB) provides shelter for single women and families with children experiencing homelessness. Shelter residents will be allowed to stay up to 90 days with justified extensions up to six months' total. Community Human Services (CHS) has received capital and operating funding from the Homeless Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) but has ongoing need for operational support. The Board of Supervisors previously approved a request from CHS to utilize a county-owned facility to implement and administer this project located at 1292 Olympia Ave in Seaside, CA. The operator is seeking support for the ongoing operations of this shelter from the County, City of Seaside and other Peninsula cities, and philanthropic organizations. This agreement is for the County's contribution of ongoing operational support for the period of July 1, 2021...
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