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This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program, which provides temporary shelter for families and pregnant individuals experiencing homelessness. The grant term is extended by 18 months and the total funding amount is increased to nearly $17.8 million.

Resolution approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Compass Family Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program for Families and Pregnant People that provides temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness; extending the grant term by 18 months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of February 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $9,660,200 for a total amount not to exceed $17,801,570; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the second amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

Introduced: Oct 29, 2024
Final action: Dec 13, 2024
Sponsors: Myrna Melgar
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a need to extend and increase funding for the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program for Families and Pregnant People in response to rising family homelessness in San Francisco.

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Shelter Crisis DeclarationOctober 2018
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board declared a shelter crisis, affirming the city's commitment to a continuum of shelter and service options for people experiencing homelessness.

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Initial Grant AgreementFebruary 1, 2023
Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH)

HSH entered into a grant agreement with Compass Family Services to administer the Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program for Families and Pregnant People, with a term through June 30, 2024, for $2,676,346.

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First Amendment to Grant AgreementJuly 1, 2024
HSH

The first amendment extended the agreement term to December 31, 2024, and increased the funding to a total of $8,141,370.

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Commission ApprovalNovember 7, 2024
Homelessness Oversight Commission

The Commission approved the second amendment to the grant agreement, which proposed further funding and an extension of the program.

HSH Presentation 120424
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Committee RecommendationDecember 4, 2024
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the second amendment to the grant agreement for approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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Resolution AdoptionDecember 10, 2024
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the resolution approving the second amendment, extending the grant term to June 30, 2026, and increasing the funding to $17,801,570.

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Mayoral ApprovalDecember 13, 2024
Mayor London Breed

The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing the second amendment to take effect.

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Document trail
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BLA Rpt 120424
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How they voted

RECOMMENDED
Budget and Finance Committee · Dec 4, 2024Pass
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Legislative journey

PresidentOct 29, 2024
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeDec 4, 2024
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 10, 2024
ADOPTEDPass
MayorDec 13, 2024
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 7, 2025
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT