DATE: 04/12/2022
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RESOLUTION WAIVING BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS' POLICY NO. 110 SECTION II E AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO REGIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS FOR SERVICES RELATED TO HOMELESSNESS ON PORT TIDELANDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000. EXPENDITURES ARE BUDGETED IN THE DISTRICT'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM CAPITAL OUTLAY APPROPRIATED ITEM.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
With homelessness impacting public safety, terminal operations, Port experiences, and the bay's environmental health, an approach which includes an assessment, strategy development, implementation and sustainability measures to address homelessness is needed. The objective of the proposed San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) services is to develop and implement a comprehensive, sustainable strategy with local partners aimed at meeting the needs of people experiencing homelessness. This previously appropriated service is funded through the Economic Recovery Program.
The RTFH is a regional non-profit organization that serves as the lead planning, data, and policy agency across San Diego County.
Staff is recommending waiving Board of Port Commissioners' Policy 110 Section II E. RTFH is uniquely qualified to address homelessness on Port Tidelands as it is a regional, quasi-public organization that can provide a comprehensive needs assessment prior to implementation of an action plan for all of the District's member cities. This will also allow for appropriated stimulus funds to be expended by the June 30, 2024 deadline.
Staff recommends selecting and authorizing the agreement for services in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 (Attachment A).
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution selecting and authorizing an agreement with San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the proposed services related to homelessness on Port Tidelands for this fiscal year are budgeted within th...
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