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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Central Coast Center for Independent Living for $185,042 to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; 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 ten percent 10% ($18,504) of the 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 Central Coast Center for Independent Living for $185,042 to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; 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 ten percent 10% ($18,504) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program (HDAP) was launched under the 2019 Budget Act. The 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 program. Through this Agreement, the Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) will provide program housing search, placement support, and rental subsidies for HDAP participants referred by the County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor/Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding for these services is provided with California Department of Aging’s HDAP (State) Funding and local match dollars from CCCIL with no additional County General Fund contributions required. This allocation has a dollar-for-dollar matching requirement. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC005 are included in the FY2021-22 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services and Administration Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by allowing the Department to leverage State funding to implement the HDAP program which will improve the quality of life for individuals who are disabled and experiencing homelessness by proving pathways to safe and secure housing.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Travis Beye, Management Analyst II, x7584
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director of Social Services x 4430
Attachments: Agreement
The proposed Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board report.