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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
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DATE:
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May 4, 2007
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 5, 2007
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Beverly Beasley Johnson, J.D., Director, Human Services Agency
Stephen Kaplan, Director, Northern Region, Substance Abuse and Shelter Services
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SUBJECT:
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Agreement with Human Investment Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution:
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A.
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Waiving the Request for Proposal (RFP) process;
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B.
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Authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Human Investment Project (HIP Housing) to provide the Self-Sufficiency and Home Sharing Programs for the term of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010, in the amount of $363,700, $7,500 is Net County Cost; and
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C.
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Authorizing the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute subsequent amendments and minor modifications not to exceed an aggregate of $25,000, and to make minor changes in the types of services and activities provided under the Agreement.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Offer a full range of housing choices.
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Goal Number 9: Housing exists for people at all income levels and for all generations of families.
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This Agreement contributes to this commitment and goal by offering mid-term housing assistance to low-income individuals highly motivated to achieving an economic level relatively free of dependence on conventional forms of public assistance.
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PERFORMANCE MEASURE(S):
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Measure
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FY 2006 - 07
Expected
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FY 2007- 10
Projections
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Number of clients receiving housing resources and supportive services.
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40 - 50
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40 – 50 per year
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Number of clients receiving placements in affordable housing units through the Home Sharing Program.
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210
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210 per year
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BACKGROUND:
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HIP Housing administered the Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) as a result of one of the Human Services Agency’s “SUCCESS” subcommittees that convened in the mid -1990s in anticipation of Welfare Reform. The SSP’s main goal is to continue to be the short-term shallow housing subsidy offered to assist highly motivated clients desiring to move from welfare dependence toward economic self-sufficiency. The housing subsidies require client’s participation in an intensive case-management program promoting self-sufficiency.
The Home Sharing program provides assistance in finding permanent affordable housing. Follow-up contacts with clients are made twice a year and/or quarterly if the home provider is a senior (this service is called match follow-up). Mediation services are also made available if there is a dispute between client and landlord. The Home Sharing Program provides the dual benefit of creating affordable rental situations for lower income households and providing additional income for lower income homeowners with surplus living space.
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DISCUSSION:
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HIP Housing has been engaged in providing housing services in San Mateo County for a number of years. HIP Housing participated in developing the case management and housing component of the “Moving to Work Program”, in partnership with the San Mateo County Department of Housing and the Human Services Agency. These programs provide housing resources and supportive services to low-income families. The mission of the program is to create stability for clients in order to promote job achievement, retention and advancement through the provision of housing resources and supportive services, thereby enabling participants to reach and maintain self-sufficiency.
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The request to waive the RFP process is based on the service provider's response to the County's Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Fiscal Year 2007-08. As a result of this process, HIP Housing qualified to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. In order to avoid interruption of services to the community, it is in the County's best interest to continue with this Contractor.
The Contractor has assured compliance with the County’s Contractor Employee Jury Services Ordinance, as well as all other contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Counsel’s office and Risk Management has approved the Contractor’s Insurance coverage.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010. The total obligation under this Agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007-08 is $363,700 and is funded by the following: $84,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $272,200 CalWORKS and $7,500 Net County Cost. Funds have been included in the FY 2007-08 Recommended Budget. Payments for the subsequent year will be based on availability of funds and service need; this will be appropriated in the form of an Amendment to the Agreement.
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