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OPERATIONS, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: CONTRACT MODIFICATION - LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES C3 HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAMS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Letter of Agreement for Multidisciplinary Street-Based Engagement Services (Contract No. MO13672900032385), for a four (4) month homeless shelter bed pilot program, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000, increasing the total cost from $14,820,000 to $16,320,000, inclusive of administrative fees; and
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Letter of Agreement for Multidisciplinary Street-Based Engagement Services (Contract No. MO13672900032385), for a two (2) year extension (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023), in an amount not-to-exceed $9,880,000, increasing the total cost from $16,320,000 to $26,200,000, inclusive of administrative fees.
Issue
ISSUE
In response to the broader LA County homeless crisis, the C3 homeless outreach teams provide coordinated and responsive outreach to the displaced persons that turn to the Metro system and property for alternative shelter, and ultimately link them to interim and permanent housing solutions. In order to continue to provide homeless outreach system wide, Amendment No. 2 and No. 3 are required. Staff intends to aggressively provide homeless outreach systemwide, in efforts to enhance the customer experience and maintain a safe and secure system. PATH's outreach teams include medical personnel who provide immediate assistance to persons in need of wound treatment as well as refill prescriptions, make in-clinic appointments, and provide medical advice and education. The medical teams also provide COVID-19 testing. The inclusion of medical personnel on the PATH teams increases the numbers of persons receiving direct services and referrals. ...
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