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CC Resolution 13244 - Approving Consultant Agreement with Silicon Valley Independent Living Center RESOLUTION NO. 13244 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL DISPENSING WITH THE BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MOTEL VOUCHER PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SILICON VALLEY INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER. WHEREAS, in July of 2024, the City Council approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the establishment of a Motel Voucher Program for the Unhoused; and WHEREAS, the City has selected SVILC to operate the City's Motel Voucher program based on their experience in operating similar motel programs in neighboring jurisdictions; WHEREAS, the cost of the Program will be fully funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds; and WHEREAS, the administration fee for services to be provided by SVILC are $147,500 and will include direct program expenses, direct personnel expenses and operating expenses ; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting and approved the scope of work and proposed fee schedule as set forth as Attachment B to the City Council Staff Report dated December 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, the purchasing procedures outlined in the City's Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.20.050 state that purchases and contract for `supplies, services, and equipment of estimated fair market value greater than fifty thousand dollars' shall be made according to specified bidding procedures; and WHEREAS, CMC Section 3.20.030 provides that the bidding procedures may be dispensed with when any one of eight potential circumstances are found to exist; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found the following two circumstances from CMC 3.20.030 to exist, thereby warranting the bidding procedures to be dispensed with: • The city seeks the special services, consultation or advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, administrative or other matters from persons specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services required; • The City Council, by a majority vote, determines that it is in the best interest of the public to dispense with the requirements of Section 3.20.050, in which case the City Council shall prescribe the appropriate method of purchase. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell hereby dispenses with the bidding procedures specified in CMC Section 3.20.050 and approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a 24 month (expiring December 31, 2026) Professional Service Agreement with SVILC in substantially the form and content set forth as Attachment B to the City Council Staff Report dated December 3, 2024. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 2024, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Bybee, Furtado, Scozzola, Lopez, Landry NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None v APPROVE k/f H D Susan M. Landry, Mayor ATTEST: a4aa /0 . 6 Andrea S - ers, City Clerk Exhibit A Scope of Services and Fees Consultant will provide the following types of temporary housing and/or basic needs programming: 1. Motel Vouchers—Motel vouchers will be provided for those in need of a temporary place to stay including connection to resources and referrals to address basic needs, get assessed for housing and provide supportive services to establish a housing plan to exit - homelessness. At a minimum,the Consultant shall: a. Accept referrals through the City of Campbell's Unhoused Specialist and other local service providers as appropriate for unsheltered homeless persons residing in the City of Campbell. b. In coordination with the City, determine the appropriate duration of each client's participation in the program. The length of program services will be based on the client's needs but will not exceed 30 days. Stays may be extended for up to 90 days based on a case-by-case basis. c. Provide motel vouchers to a participating Campbell motel. Motel shall provide sleeping accommodations and showers at a minimum. Meals and other basic services will be provided based on the client's needs. d. Conduct intakes, assessments, and discharges in accordance with the current Homeless Management Information System(HMIS) standards for Santa Clara County, including administrating of the Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decision Assessment Tool (VI-SPDAT). e. Provide case management to all clients in need of intervention to develop customized service plans to meet each individual's or household's goals. Case management services should focus on connections to mainstream community resources and support networks to support housing placement and long-term housing retention. 2. Motel Vouchers for Inclement Weather-Motel vouchers will be provided for those in need of a temporary place to stay in the event of a Cold Weather Activation issued by Santa Clara County. a. Accept referrals through the City of Campbell's Unhoused Specialist and other service providers as appropriate for unsheltered homeless persons residing in the -16- City of Campbell. b. In coordination with the City, determine the appropriate duration of each client's participation in the program. The length of program services will be based on the client's needs but will not exceed 5 days. c. Provide motel vouchers to a participating Campbell motel. Motel shall provide sleeping accommodations and showers at a minimum. Meals and other basic services will be provided based on the client's needs. d. Conduct intakes, assessments, and discharges in accordance with the current Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) standards for Santa Clara County, including administrating of the Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Decision Assessment Tool (VI-SPDAT). 3. Client Eligibility Criteria Clients will need to meet one of the eligibility criteria noted below. Individual clients not fitting into the listed criteria will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for eligibility. • a. Fleeing Domestic Violence: Individuals or families escaping domestic violence situations. b. Recently Discharged from Hospital: Unhoused individuals discharged from a hospital with no safe place to recover. c. Emergency Medical Needs: Those with urgent medical needs that require a temporary place to stay to stabilize or heal. d. Elderly Individuals: Seniors who are at higher risk in unsafe or unsanitary conditions. e. Extreme Weather Conditions: People experiencing homelessness during extreme weather events, such as severe cold or heat. f. Families with Minor Children: Homeless families with young children who need shelter to ensure child safety. g. Individuals with Disabilities: Those who have disabilities making it unsafe to live on the streets. h. Veterans: Unhoused veterans seeking stable housing options. i. Chronic Illness: Individuals with chronic health conditions that may worsen -17- without a safe and stable environment. j. Victims of Human Trafficking: Individuals escaping situations of human trafficking or exploitation k. Couch Surfing: Individuals moving from house to house, generally staying a few days before moving to another house. 4. Wraparound Services—Services will be provided to unhoused clients seeking assistance with services such as resource connection and referrals, and other supportive services. At a minimum, the Contractor shall: a. Provide case management such as information and referral, This may include individualized case planning. b. Conduct intakes, assessments, and discharges in accordance with the current HMIS standards for Santa Clara County. c. Assess housing needs, provide resource connection and referrals, and provide other supportive services, including administration of the VI-SPDAT. 5. Reporting Requirements a. Provide monthly reports on utilization by program type (Motel Voucher Program and Inclement Weather Program), including: i. Number of unduplicated individuals and/or households served ii. Number of bed nights provided b. Provide quarterly reports, which shall include the following: i. Number of unduplicated individuals and/or households served ii. Number of bed nights provided iii. Client statistical information i. Household Size ii. Household composition (i.e. children, adults and seniors) iii. Household income levels iv. Employment status v. Duration of homelessness -18- Fee Schedule/Budget Reimbursement Requests 1. SVILC to submit reimbursement requests to the City on a monthly basis. Reimbursement requests shall include the following: a. Invoices for motel vouchers, which shall include the date, dollar amount and number of motel nights b. Proof of payment from SVILC to the motel provider c. SVILC shall submit a list with a client identifier(client#, etc.) and services provided to each client d. For an exception made to the maximum hotel room stay, SVILC shall provide a justification for exceeding the established limits 2. SVILC will invoice the City for actual costs as established by the Budget as described below. Direct Program Expenses' r Cost " Hotel/Motel Nights $106,632 Food $1,000 Other Services $5,000 Transportation/Bus Passes $500 Subtotal Direct Program Expenses $113,132 Administrative Expenses Indirect Administration $34,368 Subtotal Administrative Expenses $34,368 Total $147,500 -19-