TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop, Chief Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jennifer Palmer, Director of Housing & Homeless Services
SUBJECT: Amendment 1 to Agreement No. 200400B with The Ferguson Group
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Housing & Homeless Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 200400B with The Ferguson Group for grant writing assistance, extending the contract for an additional year through June 30, 2024 with up to three yearly auto-renewals.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 24, 2020 the County entered into an agreement with The Ferguson Group to provide grant writing assistance for Continuum of Care funding competition grants to the Department of Housing & Homeless Services. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the contract for an additional year, with an auto-renewal for up to three additional years. There are no other changes to the scope or budget of the contract. The Ferguson Group is not a local vendor and was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Department of Housing & Homeless Services
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This action is discretionary in that there is no mandate to contract with The Ferguson Group for grant writing or technical assistance.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Funding for this service will be budgeted each fiscal year for the term of the agreement.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, Napa County DHHS will be unable to received grant writing assistance essential to competitively position Napa County for Federal and State funds available through the Continuum of Care annual competition.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
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