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In plain English

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to provide rapid rehousing for adults experiencing homelessness, extending the program until June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to over $21 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for short-to-medium term Rapid Rehousing for adults; extending the grant term by 29 months from January 31, 2025, for a total term of February 15, 2021, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $11,525,980 for a total amount not to exceed $21,524,980; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement/contract 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: Nov 19, 2024
Final action: Feb 7, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to extend and increase funding for the Rapid Rehousing program managed by Episcopal Community Services, prompted by ongoing homelessness issues in San Francisco.

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Initial Grant AgreementFebruary 15, 2021
Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

The Department entered into a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services for Rapid Rehousing services, covering the period from February 15, 2021, to June 30, 2023, with a not-to-exceed amount of $9,749,200.

Exec. Grant Agmnt 040721
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First Amendment to AgreementJuly 2023
Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

A no-cost amendment was executed to extend the agreement term by 12 months to June 30, 2024, and increase the number of clients served from 125 to 230.

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Second Amendment to AgreementJuly 2024
Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

The agreement was further amended to extend the term by 7 months to January 31, 2025, and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $9,999,000.

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Approval of Third AmendmentDecember 5, 2024
Homelessness Oversight Commission

The Commission approved the third amendment to the grant agreement, which proposed to extend the term and increase funding.

HSH Presentation 012925
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Committee RecommendationJanuary 29, 2025
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the third amendment to the Board of Supervisors.

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Resolution AdoptionFebruary 4, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the resolution approving the third amendment, extending the term to June 30, 2027, and increasing the funding to $21,524,980.

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentNov 19, 2024
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJan 29, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsFeb 4, 2025
ADOPTEDPass
MayorFeb 7, 2025
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardFeb 26, 2025
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT