ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer M. Byers
DATE: October 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2024-308
with Community Action Partnership of Kern (extend term) for HOME-ARP Supportive Services - Coordinated Entry System
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2021, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $5,458,039 to the City of Bakersfield in HOME-ARP funds. On November 20, 2024, the City Council approved Agreement No. 2024-308 not to exceed $247,852 with Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) in HOME-ARP funds to increase staffing for Coordinated Entry System (CES) services. HUD mandates CES for homelessness services programs. CES assists with creating an immediate response plan for unsheltered clients and increases access to temporary housing options and applies the whole person care service model.
This Amendment will extend the term from November 30, 2025 to September 30, 2026 to allow CAPK to successfully expend its remaining HOME-ARP funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Amended Agreement only extends the term of the contract and does not add scope or cost, therefore, this action has no impact to the General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENT:
Amendment