TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2019
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tammy Moss Chandler
PHONE:
463-7774
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Bekkie Emery
PHONE:
463-7761
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the Amount of $152,000 to Provide an Inland Shelter and Day Center to Qualified Individuals in Mendocino County Effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve retroactive Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the amount of $152,000 to provide an inland shelter and day center to qualified individuals in Mendocino County effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
June 24, 2015, Item 4(h) BOS 15-096; August 16, 2016, Item 4(k) BOS 16-070; July 18, 2017, Item 4(m) BOS 17-067; Amendment June 19, 2018, Item 4(x) BOS 17-067-A1; September 11, 2018, Item 4(n), BOS 18-130; Amendment May 7, 2019, Item 4(p) BOS 18-130-A1.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County currently contracts with Redwood Community Services, Inc. (RCS) to provide shelter services and related resources to inland clients, to address the needs of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) General Assistance (GA) clients, and families and individuals in Mendocino County who are experiencing homelessness and need to be sheltered. RCS provides beds, meals, shower and laundry facilities, phone access, mail delivery, other amenities, outreach, Individualized Housing Plans, and case management to qualified individuals. Additionally, some RCS locations may act as central hubs for other service providers to provide direct services and schedule client...
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