County of El Dorado - File #: 21-0181

• File #: 21-0181
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 1/28/2021
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 6/22/2021
• Final action: 6/22/2021
• Title: Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board: 1) Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030 (b) that specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the provision of outreach and engagement services, to help individuals and families who are homeless or soon to be homeless and have a mental illness, in Agreement 4553; 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 4553 with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., increasing the maximum contractual obligation, adding the Fiscal Year 2021-22 maximum obligation amount of $47,295, bringing the total contract amount to $94,593, and increasing the term by one year to June 30, 2022; and 3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 4553 including amendmen...
• Related files: 15-0089

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/22/2021	1	Board of Supervisors	Approved	Pass

Title
Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030 (b) that specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the provision of outreach and engagement services, to help individuals and families who are homeless or soon to be homeless and have a mental illness, in Agreement 4553;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 4553 with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., increasing the maximum contractual obligation, adding the Fiscal Year 2021-22 maximum obligation amount of $47,295, bringing the total contract amount to $94,593, and increasing the term by one year to June 30, 2022; and
3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 4553 including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.

FUNDING: 75% Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Federal Grant, 25% Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Federal grant program Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) provides assistance to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have serious mental illnesses. PATH funds are distributed to States/Territories that, in turn, contract with local public or non-profit organizations to fund a variety of services to homeless individuals. Eligible services that may be offered under PATH are: outreach services; screening and diagnostic treatment services; habilitation and rehabilitation services; community mental health services; alcohol and drug treatment services; staff training; case management services; supportive and supervisory services in residential settings; referrals for primary health services, job tra...