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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with the City of Salinas to provide non-congregate shelter, wrap around services, and rapid re-housing to individuals experiencing homelessness in the amount of $1,796,632 for the period of November 2, 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 10% ($179,663) of the original contract amount and do not 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 an agreement with the City of Salinas to provide non-congregate shelter, wrap around services, and rapid re-housing to individuals experiencing homelessness in the amount of $1,796,632 for the period of November 2, 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 10% ($179,663) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Due to the significant emergency shelter need, Monterey County has almost no vacant beds in the shelter system. For example, the Salinas Housing Advancement, Resources and Education (SHARE) Center has a waiting list of over 200 unsheltered individuals. The homeless situation has worsened during the pandemic, especially with continued limitations on congregant living in shelters. This is particularly concerning for those at high risk for medical complications were they to become infected with COVID-19.
The Project Roomkey (PRK) initiative was created to provide non-congregate shelter options (e.g., hotels, motels, trailers) to individuals experiencing homelessness. Priority is given to those who are COVID-positive...
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