Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Aug. 25, 2026

Business Meeting: Sept. 1, 2026

Summary:

The Department of Commerce contracts with Lewis County to oversee the administration of the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG).

This contract is between Lewis County Public Health & Social Services and 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.

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

Publications:

Cover Letter To: kevin.santamaria@usw.salvationarmy.org

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

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed contract #T01-0262-25 amendment B between The Salvation Army and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce contracts with Lewis County to oversee the administration of the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG); and

WHEREAS, this subcontract provides funding to mitigate potential evictions by providing rental and utility assistance directly to landlords and utility providers on behalf of eligible households, while also supporting Night-by-Night Shelter operations and Street Outreach services; and

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

WHEREAS, the revised contract term is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the contract funding is increased by $762,000, for a revised maximum consideration of $1,533,050; 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 hereby approves contract #T01-0262-25 amendment B with The Salvation Army, increasing the maximum consideration to $1,533,050 and extending the contract term through June 30, 2027, with funding provided through the Consolidated Homeless Grant. Upon approval, the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the amendment, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 1st day of September, 2026.