To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: October 19, 2021
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Megan Van Sant |
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463-7733 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with North Coast Opportunities, Inc. in the Amount of $297,000 to Provide Fiscal and Administrative Support for Project Roomkey Served Households Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic through Efficient Distribution of Funds for Housing Barrier Removal in an Effort to Exit Participants to Safe and Stable Housing, Effective October 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with North Coast Opportunities, Inc. in the amount of $297,000 to provide fiscal and administrative support for Project Roomkey served households experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic through efficient distribution of funds for housing barrier removal in an effort to exit participants to safe and stable housing, effective October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any amendments that do not increase the annual amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
Like all communities across the nation, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely disrupted the community of Mendocino County, especially for individuals in vulnerable living situations. The County of Mendocino currently provides support to at-risk individuals experiencing homelessness during the pandemic through temporary housing in motels through the State funded Project Roomkey. On July 26, 2021, California Department of Social Services released allocations to Counties operating Project Roomkey programs. The County of Mendocino was granted $789,175 specifically to support Rehousing Strategies for Project Roomkey participants.
In order to support the transition of Project Roomkey clients to stable ongoing housing, North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) will serve as a community-based fiscal agent, providing assistance through the efficient distribution of funds for housing related needs using the Roomkey Exit Fund. This includes a variety of goals intended to remove barriers to housing such as, credit repair or legal services, landlord engagement and incentives, moving-in costs, housing stabilization costs, and other needs that directly impact access to housing.
Mendocino County became aware of the Rehousing Strategies for Project Roomkey allocation in late July, and immediately began negotiating with NCO for services to start October 1, 2021. Drafting of the agreement was smooth and quick, but the agreement became retroactive before it could be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for final approval
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
How does this Item Support the General Plan? This project supports Goal 2.3 of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness in Mendocino County.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: 4/5ths
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/project-roomkey
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: CDSS Project Roomkey Allocation |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $297,000 |
if no, please describe: Allocation letter was received by CDSS on July 29, 2021, after budget documents had been submitted. |
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annual recurring cost: None |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: Funds for this agreement will come from the CDSS allocation issued to the County on July 29, 2021. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: October 20, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 21-186 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No |
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