Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: April 28, 2026

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 contract is between Lewis County Public Health & Social Services and Hope Alliance to provide case management, rapid rehousing, and shelter services to those who are fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault & experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.

The purpose of this amendment is to (1) increase the overall budget, (2) extend the contract end date and (3) update the statement of work.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Kris Camenzind, Director Please email executed contract to: kristinec@hopealliancelc.org

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Kirstine Ward, Caroline Garibay, Jill Nielson, Bryan Hall, Keysha Anderson, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed contract #H04-0257-25 amendment B between Hope Alliance 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 provide case management, rapid rehousing, and shelter services for individuals fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, or sexual assault, who are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to (1) increase the overall budget, (2) extend the contract end date and (3) update the statement of work; and

WHEREAS, the revised contract duration is July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the contract funding is increased by $160,000, for a revised maximum consideration of $405,122; 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 #H04-0257-25 amendment B to Hope Alliance in the amount of $405,122 for a term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, 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 28th day of April, 2026.