Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: May 31, 2023

Business Meeting: June 6, 2023

Summary:

The purpose of this amendment is to provide funding through the Washington State Department of Commerce, through the housing assistance unit Emergency Solutions Grant COVID19 grant.

This amendment will allow The Salvation Army to provide a Night-by-Night sheltering option to community members who are experiencing homelessness within Lewis County. The Salvation Army will also collaborate with other local service providers in an effort to connect community members experiencing homelessness to the available supportive services as an avenue to continue to provide a path towards permanent housing.

Publications:

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

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Justia Madrigal, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Contract #TSA-ESG-CV Amendment E between The Salvation Army and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to allow The Salvation Army to provide a Night-by-Night sheltering option to community members who are experiencing homelessness within Lewis County and to collaborate with other local service providers in an effort to connect community members experiencing homelessness to the available supportive services as an avenue to continue to provide a path towards permanent housing; and

WHEREAS, the amendment duration is effective October 18, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Amendment E increases funding by $143,311.17 for a revised maximum consideration of $801,899.80; and

WHEREAS, this amendment also (1) adds funding to the "Admin" line item, (2) adds funding to the "Shelter Operations" line item, and (3) increases the "Admin" cap to 10%; and

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves Contract #TSA-ESG-CV Amendment E to increase funding by $143,311.17 for a revised maximum consideration of $801,899.80 as well as (1) add funding to the "Admin" line item, (2) add funding to the "Shelter Operations" line item, and (3) increase the "Admin" cap to 10% and authorizes the Director of Public Health & Social Services to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of June, 2023.