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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with The Center for Common Concerns (HomeBase) because “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 5919 with The Center for Common Concerns (HomeBase), with no change to the term through September 30, 2022, and with an increase of $175,000 for a new maximum obligation of $250,000, for the provision of strategic and practical technical assistance and support for the El Dorado Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care, and HHSA Homeless Program; and
3) Authorize the HHSA Director or their designee to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 5919, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: 100% Federal: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Under Agreement 5919, the Center for Common Concerns (HomeBase) is providing strategic and practical technical assistance, capacity building, training and support to both the El Dorado Opportunity Knocks (EDOK) Continuum of Care (CoC), and to County Homelessness Services staff to ensure adherence to federal and state rules and regulations with regard to a homeless system of care. Consultant will work with County staff, EDOK Board members, and community stakeholders to identify and address systemic challenges, develop strategies to respond to system gaps, and implementing such strategies.
To ensure the County’s Homelessness Services meets the necessary criteria to receive ongoing funding, including but not limited to funding through the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HU...
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