To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with SoHum Housing Opportunities Regarding the Provision of Street Outreach, Case Management and Supportive Services to Individuals and Families Who are Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with SoHum Housing Opportunities regarding the provision of street outreach, case management and supportive services to individuals and families who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Humboldt County for the period of July 1, 2021 through July 30, 2022;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with SoHum Housing Opportunities, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached professional services agreement with SoHum Housing Opportunities to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160)
DISCUSSION:
On June 1, 2020, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced the availability of funding under the Emergency Solutions Grants Program - Coronavirus (ESG-CV Program). ESG-CV Program funds may be used for various purposes, including, without limitation, all of the following:
* Preventing, preparing for, and responding to, coronavirus among individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or receiving homeless assistance.
* Supporting additional homeless assistance through the provision of direct services, including, wit...
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