REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Receive Information About HomeFirst Outreach Services; Approve a Third Amendment in the Amount of $206,710 to an Existing Agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for Case Management Services and Shelter Beds for the Unhoused Population in Sunnyvale that Includes Activity and Outcome Measures; and Direct Staff to Prepare a Request for Proposals for Outreach Services
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Information is provided on outreach and case management services to the unhoused population of Sunnyvale and about the current service provider, HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County (HomeFirst).
Staff recommends the approval of an amendment to the Agreement with HomeFirst, extending the term to September 31, 2024, in the amount of $206,710 for case management services and shelter beds, for the unhoused population in Sunnyvale. The amendment includes new outcomes and performance measures. Staff also recommends that a competitive process for outreach services be initiated so that a contract with the selected provider can be completed prior to the expiration of the amendment to the contract with HomeFirst.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 5.1.1 - Socio-Economic - Goal 5.IJ
Encourage and support a network of human services that provides for the basic needs of Sunnyvale's residents.
General Plan Housing Element
Policy H-4.3 Supportive and Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters. Maintain provisions for supportive and transitional housing and emergency shelters in the City's Zoning Code consistent with State law.
Policy H-5.13 Housing and Services to Address Homelessness. Participate in the County Collaborative on Affordable Housing and Homeless Issues to support its efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Facilitate and sponsor the provision of permanent supportive housing for homeless people. Support local service providers that offer facilities and support services to homeless individuals and families, and persons at risk...
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