SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Between Marion County and Open Arms Village, Inc, for Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus (ESG-CV) (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $157,385)
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Cheryl Martin, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On May 5, 2020, the Board approved a submission of a Substantial Amendment to the Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan 2019-2023 to include additional funding to prepare, prevent, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities covered in the substantial amendment for ESG-CV are: Shelter Operation, Emergency Temporary Shelter, Housing Stabilization, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), Homeless Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, and Outreach.
Open Arms Village Inc. has provided emergency shelter to Marion County since 2015 through supportive services that equip individuals to become independent, productive members of the Marion County community. In response to COVID-19, project funding will include: street outreach, emergency shelter, and homeless prevention. Homeless often have a higher risk for exposure to communicable diseases and have little access to health care systems and treatment in their communities.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $157,385
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Marion County’s Standard Professional Services Agreement with Open Arms Village Inc.
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