To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: May 23, 2023
Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7761 |
Department Contact: |
Stephen White |
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707-467-5868 |
Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center in the Amount of $139,697, to Provide Emergency Shelter and Resource Services in Mendocino County, Effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center in the amount of $139,697, to provide emergency shelter and resource services in Mendocino County, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Ongoing Agreement. Last action on May 3, 2022, Item 3 (ai), Approval of Agreement No. BOS-22-098.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County currently contracts with Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center (MCHC) to provide shelter services and related resources to clients on the north coast, to address the needs of the Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) General Assistance (GA) clients and Adult Protective Services (APS) clients, and all Mendocino County persons who are at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness. MCHC provides beds, meals, shower and laundry facilities, phone access, mail delivery, other amenities, outreach, and housing assistance to qualified individuals.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 22-23, from July 2022 through December 2022, MCHC provided a total of 4,389 bed nights of shelter, for an average of 731 bed nights per month. This average bed night count of 731 is an increase of 141 bed nights from the average bed night count over the same amount of time in FY 2021-22. During this time period, MCHC also provided showers to individuals experiencing homelessness, for a total of 2,796 showers, for an average of 466 showers per month. MCHC also provided laundry services, for a total of 1,864 loads of laundry washed and dried by persons using this service, for an average of 310 laundry loads per month. Additionally, MCHC served 7,907 meals to persons in need, for a monthly average of 1,317 meals. These figures illustrate the community need for these services, and show the direct impact of funds provided to MCHC for this purpose.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: http://www.mendocinochc.org
Fiscal Details:
source of funding: General Fund |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
current f/y cost: $139,697 |
if no, please describe: |
annual recurring cost: $139,697 |
revenue agreement: No |
budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
Date: May 23, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 23-083 |
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