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Fund: 1040HREV 334042
Increases funding by $578,287.50 to a revised maximum consideration of $771,050.
This contract was anticipated for the current fiscal year.
Type: Deliberation
Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services
Directors' Update: Nov. 19, 2025
Business Meeting: Nov. 25, 2025
Summary:The Department of Commerce contracts with Lewis County through the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) to oversee the administration of grant money to subcontractors for services provided to those who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in Lewis County.
This subcontract provides funding for The Salvation Army to mitigate potential evictions by paying rents and utilities directly to landlords or utility agencies for eligible households, and to support Night-by-Night Shelter operations and Street Outreach. Households must reside in Lewis County, currently reside within the rental unit, and have an income no higher than 80% of the area median per HUD income limits.
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) increase the overall budget and (2) extend the contract end date.
Publications:
Cover Letter To: Gin Pack, Captain Please email executed contract to: ginifer.pack@usw.salvationarmy.org
Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Kirstine Ward, Caroline Garibay, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Carolyn Rofini, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken
Resolution
APPROVE CONTRACT #T01-0262-25 AMENDMENT A BETWEEN THE SALVATION ARMY AND LEWIS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed contract #T01-0262-25 amendment A between The Salvation Army and Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce contracts with Lewis County through the Consolidated Homeless Grant to oversee the administration of grant money to subcontractors for services provided to those who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this subcontract is to mitigate potential evictions by paying rents and utilities directly to landlords or utility agencies for eligible households, and to support Night-by-Night Shelter operations and Street Outreach; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to (1) increase the overall budget and (2) extend the contract end date; and
WHEREAS, the revised contract duration is July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the contract funding is increased by $578,287.50, for a revised maximum consideration of $771,050; 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 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby awards contract #T01-0262-25 amendment A to The Salvation Army in the amount of $771,050 for a term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, funded through the Consolidated Homeless Grant. Upon approval and presentation of such a contract, the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 25th day of November, 2025.