Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: June 8, 2022

Business Meeting: June 14, 2022

Summary:

This agreement with The Salvation Army is to provide case management and rapid rehousing services to those who are literally, or at imminent risk of, homelessness in Lewis County. The new "Hotel & Leasing RRH" is derived from recent legislation that provides hotel leasing or rental assistance. The Salvation Army will be providing only case management and rapid rehousing services

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Gin Pack ginifer.pack@usw.salvationarmy.org

Additional Copies To: Justia Madrigal, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Kendra Garrison, Bryan Hall

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Amendment T01-0143-21A with the Salvation Army to provide outreach, case management, and rapid rehousing services to persons who are literally or at imminent risk of homelessness in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, these services are part of the 5-year homeless housing plan and seek to decrease the number of persons experiencing homelessness in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the amendment adds funds totaling $456,644 for a total project amount of $622,135; and

WHEREAS, the contract duration is February 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said amendment.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that amendment T01-0143-21-A between Lewis County and the Salvation Army to provide outreach, case management and rapid rehousing services is hereby approved, and the Interim Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of June, 2022.