Consent-General Government # 16.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 02/07/2023
- Brief Title
- American Rescue Plan Contract with City of Davis
From:
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Madison York, Management Analyst, County Administrator's Office, x8446
Supervisorial District Impact:
Districts 3, 4
Subject
Approve agreement with the City of Davis using American Rescue Plan funds in the amount of $397,978 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, to launch a Davis Chapter of the flagship Downtown Streets Team (DTS) model where the DTS will manage a team of 15 volunteers (serving at least 60 individuals) to supplement existing cleaning initiatives undertaken by the City of Davis in the downtown areas. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/York)
Recommended Action
- Approve agreement with the City of Davis using American Rescue Plan funds in the amount of $397,978 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, to launch a Davis Chapter of the flagship Downtown Streets Team (DTS) model where the DTS will manage a team of 15 volunteers (serving at least 60 individuals) to supplement existing cleaning initiatives undertaken by the City of Davis in the downtown areas and;
- Delegate authority to the Interim Manager of Procurement to sign the agreement.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
American Rescue Plan Background
On September 28, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the initial American Rescue Plan (ARP) Expenditure Plan, which included $7,500,000 for projects under Housing & Homelessness priority category. The Board then subsequently reviewed and provided direction on certain housing and homelessness funding at the October 25, 2022, Board meeting and expressed support for funding the proposal from the City of Davis. Staff has worked with the City of Davis to develop the final contract, which is recommended for approval with this staff report.
The City of Davis-Downtown Streets Team
Funding this contract with the City of Davis will help launch a Davis Chapter of the flagship Downtown Streets Team (DST) model per request from the City of Davis and Yolo County HHSA. DST will manage a standing Team of 15 volunteers (serving at least 60 individuals) to supplement existing cleaning initiatives undertaken by the City of Davis in the downtown core and other agreed-upon areas. The supportive services are to ensure individuals maintain permanent housing and provide case management. The performance measures and outcomes associated with this project include tracking the number of unduplicated individuals served, the amount of environmental debris removed, the number of barriers to service removed, and the number of unduplicated enrolled employed a minimum of 90 days. More information about this contract, including a statement of work, budget, and performance measures, may be found in Attachment A.
On September 28, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the initial American Rescue Plan (ARP) Expenditure Plan, which included $7,500,000 for projects under Housing & Homelessness priority category. The Board then subsequently reviewed and provided direction on certain housing and homelessness funding at the October 25, 2022, Board meeting and expressed support for funding the proposal from the City of Davis. Staff has worked with the City of Davis to develop the final contract, which is recommended for approval with this staff report.
The City of Davis-Downtown Streets Team
Funding this contract with the City of Davis will help launch a Davis Chapter of the flagship Downtown Streets Team (DST) model per request from the City of Davis and Yolo County HHSA. DST will manage a standing Team of 15 volunteers (serving at least 60 individuals) to supplement existing cleaning initiatives undertaken by the City of Davis in the downtown core and other agreed-upon areas. The supportive services are to ensure individuals maintain permanent housing and provide case management. The performance measures and outcomes associated with this project include tracking the number of unduplicated individuals served, the amount of environmental debris removed, the number of barriers to service removed, and the number of unduplicated enrolled employed a minimum of 90 days. More information about this contract, including a statement of work, budget, and performance measures, may be found in Attachment A.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The City of Davis
Housing & Homelessness Workgroup
County Counsel
Housing & Homelessness Workgroup
County Counsel
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No competitive bid is required. The countywide ARP funds were allocated as part of the Board's FY2021-22 budget hearing on September 28, 2021. The Board provided direction for ARP funds set aside for Housing & Homelessness at the December 7, 2021, Board of Supervisors meeting.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 397,978
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 397,978
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- ARP
- $397,978
Further explanation as needed:
No general fund impact is anticipated to occur associated with this item. However, $397,978 from American Rescue Plan funding will be utilized to implement this project.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 01/27/2023 04:04 PM |
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 01/30/2023 01:15 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 01/30/2023 02:21 PM |
- Form Started By:
- myork
- Started On:
- 12/13/2022 08:34 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/01/2023