County of El Dorado - File #: 21-1178

• File #: 21-1178
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 7/9/2021
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 7/27/2021
• Final action: 7/27/2021
• Title: Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board: 1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 (B) that it is appropriate to contract with the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (TCH) to provide supportive case management and possible placement services for homeless individuals sheltering in a non-congregate shelter under Agreement for Services 5836 as being in the public’s best interest, and that there are specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications involved in the performance of the work; 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 5836 with TCH for a term retroactive to July 12, 2021, on a month-to-month basis until terminated, to provide supportive case management and possible placement services for homeless individuals sheltering in a non-congregate shelter with a maximum obligation of $150,000; and 3) Authorize the HHSA Director, or designee, to execute further documents, including amendments, relati...
• Related files: 21-1436

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/27/2021	1	Board of Supervisors	Approved	Pass

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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 (B) that it is appropriate to contract with the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. (TCH) to provide supportive case management and possible placement services for homeless individuals sheltering in a non-congregate shelter under Agreement for Services 5836 as being in the public’s best interest, and that there are specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 5836 with TCH for a term retroactive to July 12, 2021, on a month-to-month basis until terminated, to provide supportive case management and possible placement services for homeless individuals sheltering in a non-congregate shelter with a maximum obligation of $150,000; and
3) Authorize the HHSA Director, or designee, to execute further documents, including amendments, relating to Agreement 5836, that do not increase the maximum compensation, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.

FUNDING: Various Housing and Homeless Program grants, including but may not be limited to Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) specific grants.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On March 4, 2020, the Governor of California proclaimed a State of Emergency across California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. Additionally, on March 19, 2020, pursuant to Executive Order N-33-20, the Governor ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors. Lastly, Executive Order N-25-20 ordered all residents to heed any orders and guidance of state and local public health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Pursuant to the State ord...