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Approve a first contract amendment with Abode Services for $277,341 for a total contract amount of $26,420,232 for supportive housing services for the current period through June 30, 2026; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a first contract amendment with Abode Services for $277,341 for a total contract amount of $26,420,232 for supportive housing services for the current period through June 30, 2026; and delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to an aggregate of $74,999.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On November 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved a three-year contract with Abode Services for $26,142,891 to provide street outreach, housing navigation, landlord engagement, and subsidy administration, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing services to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges for the period of December 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
On January 23, 2023, the Board accepted the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 3 grant award of $1,607,846 from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) for supportive housing services to assist behavioral health clients. Cal ICH requires the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Round 3 (HHAP-3) grant program funding be contractually obligated by May 31, 2024 and expended by June 30, 2026.
The first contract amendment with Abode Services increases the contract amount by $277,341 and expands the delivery of permanent supportive housing services to include homeless or at-risk hom...
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