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First Amendment to the agreement with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. d/b/a Homeless Empowerment Program, FL for emergency shelter and case management services.
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First Amendment to the agreement with Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. d/b/a Homeless Empowerment Program, FL, for emergency shelter and case management services.
• This agreement provides emergency shelter, case management, and related supportive services under the Family Emergency Shelter Transition Program.
• On October 11, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved this contract in the amount of $900,000.00 for a thirty-six-month term.
• This First Amendment increases the contract in the amount of $800,000.00 for a revised total not to exceed $1,700,000.00. The additional funds provide sufficient funding to increase the number of emergency shelter bed placements from a minimum of thirteen to twenty-three.
• Emergency family shelters remain a top priority of the Pinellas County Homeless Continuum of Care as demand continues to exceed available capacity in Pinellas.
• Funding for this amendment is partially included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Adopted Budget and partially included in the FY25 Budget Submission in the General Fund of the Human Services Operating Budget as a continuation of the Family Emergency Shelter Program. Should the FY25 portion of this amendment not be approved, a fiscal non-funding clause is included in the contract.
Contract No. 22-0215-P increase in the amount of $800,000.00 for a revised not to exceed the amount of $1,700,000.00, effective through September 30, 2025; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
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:
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This First Amendment will provide at least ten (10) additional emergency shelters with case management and related supportive services under the family transition program. HEP will be able to provide emergency shelter bed placement for a minimum of twenty-three homeless households with minor children.
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Background Information:
On October 11, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved this contract in the amount of $900,000.00 for a thirty-six-month term.
Fiscal Impact:
Current expenditure: $ 900,000.00
First Amendment increase: $ 800,000.00
Revised total Contract value: $1,700,000.00
Estimated Annual Expenditure
• Year 1 $ 300,000.00
• Year 2 $ 700,000.00
• Year 3 $ 700,000.00
Funding from this contract is included in the Human Services Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
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:
First Amendment