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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Commission approved the third amendment to the grant agreement, which proposed to extend the term and increase funding.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the third amendment to the 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.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record