RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO COUNTY OF MONTEREY AGREEMENT #5010-197.
WHEREAS, the City of Salinas and County of Monterey continue to experience high levels of chronic homelessness and limited congregate living shelter opportunities resulting in lengthy waiting lists for available beds; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas Emergency Motel Program was created to utilize hotels to provide non-congregate shelter options to individuals experiencing homelessness and provide significant housing navigation and placement services; and WHEREAS, the City currently administers a centralized emergency shelter motel program that continues to receive sustained interest from homeless residents during its Health and Safety Days and which regularly sits at or near capacity; and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, the Salinas City Council approved Resolution No. 22235 authorizing the City to enter into an initial Standard Agreement #5010-197 with the County to administer Project RoomKey funds in support of the Emergency Motel Program; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the Salinas City Council approved Resolution No. 22484 authorizing the execution of Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 to County of Monterey Agreement #5010-197 to add an additional source of funds and extend the original term; and WHEREAS, the County of Monterey has again requested the City add additional County American Rescue Plan Act funds to support EMP operations and desires to extend the terms of Monterey County Agreement #5010-197 to further support permanent housing outcomes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to County of Monterey Agreement #5010-197 to accept and appropriate an additional $543,336.17 of County of Monterey American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Project Roomkey Motel Program fund with a corresponding revenue budget and extend the agreement term through to March 31, 2024.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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