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Health and Human Services Agency and Facilities, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign Facility Use Agreement (FUA) 9116 with the Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada, Inc., a non-profit religious organization, to allow for the use of the facility located at 299 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667 for the purpose of operating a temporary Navigation Center from January 9, 2025, through September 27, 2027;
2) Make findings pursuant to Government Code 25526.6 that issuance of this FUA is in the public interest; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to FUA 9116, excluding term extensions, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On April 19, 2022, the Board adopted resolution 061-2022 declaring a shelter crisis in the County. On September 20, 2022, the Board decided to utilize the dormant juvenile hall located at 299 Fair Lane as a temporary Navigation Center until a permanent one can be constructed.
The Board authorized the Purchasing Agent to execute FUA 7132 with VOA for use of 299 Fair Lane on January 3, 2023.
On February 7, 2023, the temporary navigation center opened at this site. In the first year of operation, there were 258 successful referrals from Law Enforcement and the El Dorado County Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care (EDOK CoC), resulting in 176 individuals being temporarily sheltered. All referrals were for persons who were experiencing homelessness in El Dorado County.
On September 24, 2024, the Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a competitively bid Agreement for Services 8783 with VOA for Navigation Center Operations and Meal Services. Services include on-site and off-site assistance to reduce housing barriers and rehouse guests; on-site experienced case managers to develop housing p...
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