Subject:
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Termination of agreement for convenience with Directions for Mental Health Inc. d/b/a Directions for Living, Inc. for the Supplemental Security Disability Income Access, Outreach, And Recovery Services (SOAR).
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the termination of agreement for convenience with Directions for Mental Health Inc. d/b/a Directions for Living, Inc. for the Supplemental Security Disability Income Access, Outreach, And Recovery Services (SOAR).
• This SOAR Program provided outreach and coordination to submit Social Security and Social Security Disability benefit applications for County residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program also connects individuals to stabilizing social services to facilitate self-sufficiency.
• On April 22, 2024, Directions for Living, Inc. communicated that they had secured alternative funding for program operations and requested the contract be terminated; therefore, Human Services recommends proceeding with the County's option to terminate for convenience.
• The County Administrator approved this contract on September 21, 2021, in the total not to exceed amount of $667,070.00 for a sixty-two-month term.
• Termination of this agreement will have no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.
Contract No. 21-0395-P termination for convenience.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
2.4 Support programs that seek to prevent and remedy the causes of homelessness and move individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Termination for convenience of the agreement with Directions for Mental Health Inc. d/b/a Directions for Living, Inc. for the Supplemental Security Disability Income Access, Outreach, And Recovery Services (SOAR).
Background/Explanation:
The County Administrator approved this contract on September 21, 2021, in the total not to exceed amount of $667,070.00 for a sixty-two-month term.
Fiscal Impact:
Current approved total contract not to exceed: $ 667,070.00
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve termination of agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(2).
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
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