To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: March 13, 2018
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Department Contact: |
Anne Molgaard |
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463-7885 |
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Department Contact: |
Kelsey Rivera |
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463-7777 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation of Data and Recommendations from Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., Following his Research on Homelessness in Mendocino County
(Sponsor: Health and Human Services Agency)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept presentation of data and recommendations from Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., following his research on homelessness in Mendocino County; and provide direction to staff.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Adult and Aging Services staff have been working with nationally-known Homelessness Consultant, Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., since October 2017. Dr. Marbut’s focus has been on understanding the demographics and individual circumstances of adult individuals living on the streets within, and on the fringes of, the cities of Ukiah, Willits, and Fort Bragg. The purpose of this project has been to scientifically gather both quantitative and observational data about individuals from this particular segment of the homeless population in order to provide community leaders and citizens with information from which to make informed policy and quality-of-life decisions.
Dr. Marbut, who has worked with several counties throughout northern California as well the rest of the nation, is now completing a six-month contract with Mendocino County. Following Dr. Marbut’s presentations to the Board of Supervisors and the public, HHSA staff anticipates meeting with the other parties (municipalities, law enforcement, and service providers) to design mutually agreed upon strategies to address homelessness in Mendocino County.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: www.marbutconsulting.com
Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: Whole Person Care Grant |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: Yes |
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Current F/Y Cost: $47,407.50 |
Annual Recurring Cost: N/A |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments: Department reports that supporting documents and presentation will be available the day of the meeting.
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Willetta Callaghan |
Final Status:No Action Taken |
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Date: March 14, 2018 |
Executed Item: N/A |
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Note to Department: |
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Executed Documents Returned to Department: N/A Executed Agreement Sent to Auditor? N |
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