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a.Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #1 to the agreement with Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra for the operation of the Chinatown Health Services Center and Dorothy’s Drop-In Center for the homeless to extend the term through December 31, 2021 and add $277,500 for a contract total of $832,500; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement that do not exceed 10% ($83,250) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
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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 Amendment #1 to the agreement with Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra for the operation of the Chinatown Health Services Center and Dorothy’s Drop-In Center for the homeless to extend the term through December 31, 2021 and add $277,500 for a contract total of $832,500; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement that do not exceed 10% ($83,250) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This amendment allows for continued progress in housing chronically homeless residents in conjunction with the Department of Health Care Services’ Whole Person Care (WPC) program. WPC began as a pilot program through the State Department of Health Care Services with the goal of coordinating health, behavioral health, and social services to improve the health and wellbeing of Medi-Cal recipients. The Monterey County Health Department is the lead agency for the County and DSS has partnered with them in the operation of this program.
WPC was originally slated to end December 31, 2020 but has been extended through
December 31 2021 and DSS has been allocated additional funding through this period. The additional funding allows DSS to extend the agreement with Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra and add funding to allow them to continue the vital services they provide. These services include trauma informed case management for housing support and overcoming barriers to becoming housed.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has reviewed the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded 50% with Whole Person Care grant funds and 50% County General Fund Contributions. There are sufficient appropriations and revenues in SOC004 included in the FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing support services and case management to the County’s most vulnerable population of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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Prepared by: Lauren Suwansupa, Community Affiliation Manager, x8492
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachments: Amendment #1
Original Agreement