Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: Aug. 15, 2023

Summary:

Lewis County Public Health and Social Services oversees the administration of local document and recording fees to contractors for services provided to those who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in Lewis County. These services are part of the five-year housing and homeless strategic plan to reduce the number of unhoused persons in Lewis County.

This contract provides funding for The Salvation Army to provide county-wide Coordinated Entry and homeless prevention services in Lewis County. The purpose of this amendment is to (1) extend the contract end date, (2) increase funding, (3) add a new budget line item, and (4) update the budget verbiage.

Publications:

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

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

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Contract #T01-180-22 Amendment A between The Salvation Army and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Health and Social Services oversees the administration of local document and recording fees to contractors for services provided to those who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, these services are part of the five-year housing and homeless strategic plan to reduce the number of unhoused persons in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this contract is to provide county-wide Coordinated Entry and homeless prevention services in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to (1) extend the contract end date, (2) increase funding, (3) add a new budget line item, and (4) update the budget verbiage; and

WHEREAS, this amendment is effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and

WHEREAS, this amendment increases funding by $50,000 for a revised total maximum consideration of $150,000; 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 #T01-180-22 Amendment A to (1) extend the contract end date, (2) increase funding by $50,000 for a revised maximum consideration of $150,000, (3) add a new budget line item, and (4) update the budget verbiage; and authorizes the Director of Public Health & Social Services to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 15th day of August, 2023.