To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Arcata House Partnership Regarding the Provision of Emergency Shelter, Case Management and Supportive Services to Individuals who are Experiencing 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 Arcata House Partnership regarding the provision of emergency shelter, case management and supportive services to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Humboldt County in an amount not to exceed $955,819.50 for the period of July 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024;
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 Arcata House Partnership, 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 Arcata House Partnership to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160-520)
DISCUSSION:
On Dec. 17, 2021, the California Interagency Council on Homelessness announced the availability of $1 billion in noncompetitive block grant funds for the third round of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program. HHAP Program recipients are required to expend these funds on evidence-based solutions that address and prevent homelessness among eligible populations, including any of the following:
* Rapid rehousing, including rental subsidies and incentives to landlords, such as security deposits and holding fees.
* Operating subsidies in n...
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