TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: September 11, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anne Molgaard
PHONE:
463-7774
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Megan Van Sant
PHONE:
467-5963
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the Amount of $140,000 to Provide Resources for the Homeless at the Day Resource Center/Homeless Shelter in Ukiah, Effective when Fully Executed Through June 30, 2019
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the amount of $140,000 to provide resources for the homeless at the day resource center/homeless shelter in Ukiah, effective when fully executed through June 30, 2019; authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not exceed the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Redwood Community Services purchased and is remodeling the building located at 1045 S. State St. in Ukiah, for a day resource center/homeless shelter. The day center will be open seven days a week with shower and laundry facilities and other amenities to benefit the homeless. The center will also be a central hub for other service providers to schedule clients for appropriate services, such as vaccinations, basic medical assessments, and information referrals to other services, etc.
Additionally, the homeless shelter will staff care managers to help create an Individualized Housing Plan for each participant. The care managers will track each participant's progress towards stabilization and permanent housing, and a mobile outreach team will connect with homeless people throughout the community to provide information about local services and offer transportation to the shelter.
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