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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero-cost agreement with the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers for the purpose of collaborating on a Monterey County Youth Rapid Rehousing Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop and implement a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness through rapid rehousing for the period of September 14, 2021 through June 30, 2025; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement as long as the amendments do not encompass payment or 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 a zero-cost agreement with the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers for the purpose of collaborating on a Monterey County Youth Rapid Rehousing Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop and implement a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness through rapid rehousing for the period of September 14, 2021 through June 30, 2025; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement as long as the amendments do not encompass payment or significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey, through the Department of Social Services, and the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP) as the local Continuum of Care are both recipients of the first and second rounds of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP-1 and HHAP-2) funding that was authorized by AB 101 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 159, Statutes of 2019), which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 31, 2019 and AB 83 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 15, Statutes of 2020), which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 29, 2020.
Per HSC §50218.5(f) of the provisions concerning both rounds of HHAP, at least eight percent (8%) of program allocations must be used for services that meet the specific needs of homeless youth populations. In an effort to embrace the spirit of collaboration and work toward having the largest impact on this population, the County and CHSP propose combining the funding required for this population and jointly preparing an RFP to develop and implement a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness through rapid rehousing.
This agreement outlines the commitment and collaboration from the Monterey County Department of Social Services (DSS) and CHSP in preparing and releasing a competitive RFP for a youth rapid rehousing program This includes participating in drafting and releasing the RFP and ranking the proposals submitted. Both parties agree to commit a portion of their available HHAP-1 and HHAP-2 youth set-aside funding allocations for the purposes of funding any contract(s) that may result from the RFP award selection process. The County’s portion will not exceed the amount of $217,996.66. Any contract(s) entered into by the County will adhere to all County contracting requirements, policies, procedures and review and approval processes.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Purchasing has reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
By participating in this agreement, the County agrees to commit a portion of its available required 8% youth set-aside of HHAP-1 and HHAP-2 program allocations, not to exceed the amount of $217,996.66, and the Coalition agrees to commit a portion of its available required 8% youth set-aside of HHAP-1 and HHAP-2 program allocations, not to exceed the amount of $120,574.48, at such time services that meet the specific needs of homeless youth populations are selected to be funded. No funds are being awarded through contracts at this time.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working collaboratively to address and develop a plan for ending youth homelessness.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Lauren Suwansupa, CAM, x8492
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachments: Coalition of Homeless Service Providers MOU
Proposed agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board report.