Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Nov. 20, 2024

Business Meeting: Nov. 26, 2024

Summary:

Lewis County oversees the administration of the Consolidated Homeless Grant funding for services provided to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Lewis County.

This subcontract provides funding for The Housing Resource Center of Lewis County to provide Transitional Housing Services & Family Shelter services to eligible persons who are experiencing homelessness and reside in Lewis County.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Ruth Gutierrez Please email executed contract to rgutierrez@hrclewiscounty.com.

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

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed Contract #H02-0219-24 between Housing Resource Center and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County oversees the administration of the Consolidated Homeless Grant funding for services provided to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this subcontract is to provide funding for Housing Resource Center to provide Transitional Housing Services & Family Shelter services to eligible persons who are experiencing homelessness and reside in Lewis County; and

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

WHEREAS, the contract duration is July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the total maximum consideration of this contract is $250,000; 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 #H02-0219-24 to provide funding up to $250,000 for the purpose of subcontracting with Housing Resource Center to provide Transitional Housing Services & Family Shelter services for eligible persons who reside in Lewis County; and the BOCC authorizes the Director of Public Health & Social Services to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of November, 2024.