Revised: April 21, 2026
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND
MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF
EDUCATION
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD This is an official document.
Do not make any changes to this document EXCEPT to modify your signature block on the last page as needed.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD i
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND
MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Agreement Number: 26GF04
Contents
PART I - AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................3 Section 1. Definitions (as used in this Agreement).......................................................................3 Section 2. Use of Funds Components..........................................................................................4 Section 3. Scope of Program .......................................................................................................4 Section 4. Term...........................................................................................................................4 Section 5. Compensation.............................................................................................................5 Section 6. Billing ........................................................................................................................5 Section 7. Compliance.................................................................................................................5 Section 8. Monitoring..................................................................................................................6 Section 9. Reporting Requirements: ............................................................................................6 Section 10. Record Retention ......................................................................................................6 Section 11: Indemnification and Hold Harmless..........................................................................7 Section 12. Insurance. .................................................................................................................7 Section 13. Subcontracts .............................................................................................................7 Section 14. Section Special Risks or Circumstances....................................................................7 Section 16. Notices .....................................................................................................................7 Section 17. Termination. .............................................................................................................8 Section 18. Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations........................................................8 Section 19. Exhibits Incorporated................................................................................................9 Section 20. Independent Contractor.............................................................................................9 Section 21. Nondiscrimination. ...................................................................................................9 Section 23. Headings...................................................................................................................9 Section 24. Attorney Fees............................................................................................................9 Section 25. Licenses....................................................................................................................9 Section 26. Counterparts ...........................................................................................................10 Section 27. Legal Representation ..............................................................................................10 Section 28. Joint Representation................................................................................................10 Section 29. Warranty of Authority.............................................................................................10 Section 30. No Waiver of Rights...............................................................................................10 Section 31. Subject to Availability of Funds..............................................................................10 Section 32. Levine Act Disclosure Compliance (Cal Government Code Sec. 84308).................10 Section 33. Electronic Execution of Agreement.........................................................................11 EXHIBIT A – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS......................................................................13 EXHIBIT B –SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................15 Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD ii
EXHIBIT C – BUDGET..........................................................................................................15 Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 3 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SALINAS
AND
MONTERY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Funding Source: General Fund
Agreement Number: 26GF04
This Homeless Services Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 1 st
day of July, 2026, by and between the City of Salinas, a charter city and municipal corporation, ("City"), and, Monterey County Office of Education, a California public educational agency corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "(Contractor)”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Salinas City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-098 (N.C.S.), to resume the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) to prevent homelessness through shortterm rental assistance and housing stabilization services; and WHEREAS, the City has allocated General Fund resources to support RAP implementation and homelessness prevention activities; and WHEREAS, the City desires to fund Monterey County Office of Education a California non-profit corporation, (“Subrecipient”) to assist in the administration and delivery of RAP services consistent with the City Council-approved RAP Guidelines NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
PART I - AGREEMENT
Section 1. Definitions (as used in this Agreement)
Except as otherwise defined herein, terms used in this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the City Council-approved Rental Assistance Program Guidelines.
A. General Funds – Funds appropriated by the City of Salinas for the purpose of supporting homelessness prevention and housing stabilization activities under the Pilot Rental Assistance Program.
B. Rental Assistance Program (RAP)– A homelessness prevention program established by the City of Salinas that provides rental assistance, housing stabilization services, landlord engagement, tenant counseling, and related activities designed to prevent eviction and housing displacement in accordance with the City Council-approved RAP Guidelines.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 4 C. Contractor – means the Monterey County of Education, a California non-profit corporation, responsible for carrying out the activities funded under this Agreement.
Section 2. Use of Funds Components
All funds must be used exclusively for Homeless Prevention purposes consistent with the approved City Council RAP Guidelines.
Table 1: Eligibility Criteria
Target Population City of Salinas residents facing eviction Eligibility Criteria
First time recipient of homeless prevention from the City of Salinas, A valid (6 or 12)-month lease, 3-day notice to pay or quit, 120% or less AMI, no more than 3 months behind in rent, and cannot be receiving subsidized support through another program.
Type of Assistance Eviction Prevention
Assistance Amount No more than 3 months of rent, up to $9,000.
Duration of Assistance One time assistance
Application Intake
Window First Come First Serve
Prohibition on Ineligible Uses
Funds may not be used for activities unrelated to rental assistance or for general government operations. Any use of funds inconsistent with RAP guidelines. shall be subject to repayment.
Section 3. Scope of Program
The Contractor shall perform the Activities described in this Agreement in accordance with its FY 2026–2027Scope of Work, attached hereto as Exhibit B, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement. In addition, any approved amendments or addenda thereto, which are maintained on file with the City of Salinas, Community Development Department – Housing Division.
All Activities shall be carried out in compliance with the City Council approved RAP Guidelines, and applicable State and local laws. Contractor may contract with one or more contractors to perform all or a portion of the Scope of Work, provided that Contractor remains fully responsible for compliance with the terms of this Agreement and all applicable City policies, RAP Guidelines, and State and local laws.
Section 4. Term
This Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2026, and shall terminate on June 30, 2027, unless extended in writing by either party upon (30) days written notice. This Agreement may be extended only upon mutual written consent of the parties and may be terminated only pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 5 Section 5. Compensation
The total compensation payable to the Contractor under this Agreement shall not exceed ThreeHundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000,000). All expenditures must be consistent with the approved budget (Exhibit C) and Scope of Work (Exhibit B).
Section 6. Billing
City may provide an advance payment of up to Three Thousand Dollars ($300,000) upon execution of this Agreement and submission of an invoice by the Contractor. Contractor shall utilize advanced funds solely for eligible rental assistance activities conducted in accordance with the City Council-approved Pilot Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Guidelines.
All records relating to expenditures under this Agreement shall be maintained by the Contractor Contractor and made available to the City upon request for monitoring, audit, or compliance review. Any funds not expended for eligible rental assistance activities by June 30, 2027, shall be returned to the City within thirty (30) days following written notification by the City.
Fund Requests:
All costs must be supported by invoices, receipts, contracts, vouchers, or other documentation sufficient to establish the nature, allowability, and reasonableness of the expenditure. Such records shall be maintained in accordance with applicable record retention requirements and made available to the City upon request.
City shall make payment on each such invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt; provided, however, that if Contractor Contractor submits an invoice which is incorrect, incomplete, or not in accord with the provisions of this Agreement, City shall not be obligated to process any payment to Contractor Contractor until thirty (30) days after a correct and complying invoice has been submitted by Contractor. The City shall process undisputed portion immediately.
Budget Modifications:
The Contractor Contractor may request revisions to line items within the approved Budget (Exhibit B) by submitting an electronic “Budget Modification Request” through the CDS platform at www.citydataservices.net
Any modification is subject to review and approval by the Homeless Services Manager, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, in order to ensure the City meets the program funding requirements. Any budget revision executed shall not authorize the total compensation to be paid under this Agreement, as so modified, to exceed the amount shown above in Section 4.
Section 7. Compliance
By executing this Agreement, Contractor further agrees and represents to City that the Contractor possesses, or shall arrange to secure from others, all of the necessary professional capabilities, experience, resources, and facilities necessary to provide the City the services contemplated under this Agreement and that City relies upon the professional skills of Contractor to do and perform Contractor work. The Contractor shall carry out all activities funded under this Agreement in compliance with the City Council-approved RAP Guidelines and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 6 Section 8. Monitoring.
The City may monitor the Contractor on a regular and risk-based basis to evaluate program performance, financial management, and compliance with this Agreement.
Substandard performance includes, without limitation: failure to meet performance goals, inadequate service delivery; untimely or incomplete reporting; or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement or applicable requirements.
Upon written notice from the City, Contractor shall cure any identified deficiencies within the within the timeframe specified by the City, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days. Failure to cure may result in remedies under
Section 9. Reporting Requirements:
The Contractor shall submit monthly activity and expenses in a form determined by City, so that City may meet its record keeping and reporting requirements. These reports shall be due by the 10th day of each month and will reflect the prior month's activities. Such Activity Reports shall be completed on the City Data Services (CDS) website at www.citydataservices.net. Should the 10th fall on a weekend or holiday, the contractor is responsible to provided their report prior to the weekend or holiday.
As required by City, Contractor shall maintain adequate records to support the reported statistics regarding beneficiary characteristics and services provided. Such records shall be made available for inspection by City, and designated agents thereof upon request as specified in 24 CFR Part 576.103 and 576.105. Subrecipient shall maintain all records required by the regulations specified in 24 CFR Part 576.500, and those are pertinent to the activities funded under this agreement; including, but not limited to:
a. Financial records compliant with 24 CFR 576.500(u) and Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR Part 200, adhering to required federal accounting principles, maintaining internal controls, and retaining source documentation for all costs incurred; b. Records demonstrating client eligibility for services provided (including client name, address, income, or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of services provided) per 24 CFR Part 500;
c. The Annual Program Narrative Report due July 10, 2027, incorporating data on the prior year's activities; and
d. Quarterly performance reports generated from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), alongside final activity and expense reporting submitted via HMISCAPER in PDF format at the conclusion of the fiscal year.
At the end of each Fiscal Year, the Contractor shall submit a final performance report summarizing services provided and outcomes achieved
Section 10. Record Retention
Contractor shall retain all records specified under this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after the expenditures of all funds from the grant under which the last program participant was served.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 7 Section 11: Indemnification and Hold Harmless
Subrecipients shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Subrecipients performance of work hereunder, including the performance of work of any of Subrecipients subcontractors or agents, or Subrecipient’s failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in the agreement, except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City.
Section 12. Insurance.
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement insurance meeting the requirements specified in Exhibit A hereto.
Section 13. Subcontracts
Contractor shall require and verify that all sub-subrecipients and/or subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from such sub-consultants and/or subcontractors.
Section 14. Section Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Section 15. Maintenance of Insurance
Maintenance of insurance by Contractor as specified shall in no way be interpreted as relieving Contractor of its indemnification obligations or any responsibility whatsoever and the Contractor may carry, at its own expense, such additional insurance as it deems necessary.
Section 16. Notices
Any notices under this Agreement shall be sent to the parties by personal delivery, by facsimile, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepared in the United States Postal Service at the addresses set forth below. Notice shall be deemed effective upon delivery or transmission if delivered or sent by facsimile and on the third (3rd) day after mailing. The parties designate the following names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers:
City:
Community Development Director
City of Salinas
Community Development Department-Housing Division
65 W. Alisal Street, 2nd Floor
Salinas, California 93901
Telephone: 831-775-4239
Subrecipient:
Chief Business Officer
Monterey County Office of Education
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 8 901 Blanco Circle Hayward, CA 94541
Telephone: 831-373-2955
Section 17. Termination.
(A) City shall have the authority to terminate this Agreement, upon 30 days written notice to Subrecipient, as follows:
(1) If in the City’s opinion the conduct of the Contractor is such that the interest of the City may be impaired or prejudiced, or
(2) For any reason whatsoever.
(B) Upon termination, Contractor shall be entitled to payment of such amount as fairly compensates Contractor for all work satisfactorily performed up to the date of termination based upon the Subrecipient’s rates shown in Exhibit B and/or Section 3 of this Agreement, except that:
(1) In the event of termination by the City for Subrecipient’s default, City shall deduct from the amount due Contractor the total amount of additional expenses incurred by City as a result of such default. Such deduction from amounts due Contractor are made to compensate City for its actual additional costs incurred in securing satisfactory performance of the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, costs of engaging another Subrecipient(s) for such purposes. In the event that such additional expenses shall exceed amounts otherwise due and payable to Contractor hereunder, Contractor shall pay City the full amount of such expense.
(C) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by City for any reason, Contractor shall:
(1) Upon receipt of written notice of such termination promptly cease all services on this project, unless otherwise directed by City; and (2) Deliver to City all documents, data, reports, summaries, correspondence, photographs, computer software output, video and audio tapes, and any other materials provided to Contractor or prepared by or for Contractor or the City in connection with this Agreement. Such material is to be delivered to City in completed form; however, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15 herein, City may condition payment for services rendered to the date of termination upon Subrecipients delivery to the City of such material.
(D) In the event that this Agreement is terminated by City for any reason, City is hereby expressly permitted to assume the projects and complete them by any means, including but not limited to, an agreement with another party.
(E) The rights and remedy of the City and Contractor provided under this Section are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or appearing in any other section of this Agreement.
Section 18. Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations Services performed by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance and full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and City laws and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 9 Section 19. Exhibits Incorporated.
All exhibits referred to in this Agreement and attached to it are hereby incorporated in it by this reference. In the event there is a conflict between any of the terms of this Agreement and any of the terms of any exhibit to the Agreement, the terms of the Agreement shall control the respective duties and liabilities of the parties.
Section 20. Independent Contractor.
It is expressly understood and agreed by both parties that Subrecipient, while engaged in carrying out and complying with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. Contractor expressly warrants not to represent, at any time or in any manner, that Contractor is an employee or servant of the City.
Section 21. Nondiscrimination.
During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, creed, sex, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, age (over 40 years) or disability. Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, creed, sex, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, age (over 40 years) or disability.
Section 22. Conflict of Interest.
Contractor warrants and declares that it presently has no interest, and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, in any manner or degree which will render the services required under the provisions of this Agreement a violation of any applicable local, state or federal law. Contractor further declares that, in the performance of this Agreement, no subcontractor or person having such an interest shall be employed. In the event that any conflict of interest should nevertheless hereinafter arise, Contractor shall promptly notify City of the existence of such conflict of interest so that City may determine whether to terminate this Agreement. Contractor further warrants its compliance with the Political Reform Act (Government Code section 81000 et seq.) and Salinas City Code Chapter 2A that apply to Contractor as the result of Subrecipients performance of the work or services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Section 23. Headings.
The section headings appearing herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of this Agreement.
Section 24. Attorney Fees
In case suit shall be brought to interpret or enforce this Agreement, or because of the breach of any other covenant or provision herein contained, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to recover their reasonable attorney fees in addition to such costs as may be allowed by the court.
If awarded, City's attorneys' fees shall be calculated at the market rate.
Section 25. Licenses.
If a license of any kind, which term is intended to include evidence of registration, is required of Subrecipient, its representatives, agents or subcontractors by federal, state or local law, Contractor Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 10 warrants that such license has been obtained, is valid and in good standing, and that any applicable bond posted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Section 26. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single agreement.
Section 27. Legal Representation
Each party affirms that it has been represented, if it so chose, by legal counsel of its own choosing regarding the preparation and the negotiation of this Agreement and the matters and claims set forth herein, and that each of them has read this Agreement and is fully aware of its contents and its legal effect. Neither party is relying on any statement of the other party outside the terms set forth in this Agreement as an inducement to enter into this Agreement.
Section 28. Joint Representation
The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any party. No presumptions or rules of interpretation based upon the identity of the party preparing or drafting the Agreement, or any part thereof, shall be applicable or invoked.
Section 29. Warranty of Authority
Each party represents and warrants that it has the right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement. Each party further represents and warrants that it has given any and all notices, and obtained any and all consents, powers, and authorities, necessary to permit it, and the persons entering into this Agreement for it, to enter into this Agreement.
Section 30. No Waiver of Rights
Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement. The failure to provide notice of any breach of this Agreement or failure to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof. Failure on the part of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of the right to compel enforcement of such provision or any other provision. A waiver by the City of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be construed as waiver(s) of any other condition of performance under this Agreement.
Section 31. Subject to Availability of Funds.
In the event that the City Council, or other governing body, fails to appropriate or budget sufficient funds for the continuation of this agreement, or should funds become unavailable for any other reason, the City reserves the right to terminate this agreement upon written notice. This termination shall be effective as of the last day of the fiscal year for which funds were appropriated. Upon such termination, the Contractor will be limited to compensation for satisfactory services rendered up to the termination date.
Section 32. Levine Act Disclosure Compliance (Cal Government Code Sec. 84308).
Contractor hereby affirms and warrants that it has not contributed to the campaign of any elected or appointed City official an amount totaling more than $500 within twelve (12) months of the Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 11 effective date of this Agreement, except as Contractor has disclosed within its Levine Act Disclosure Form submitted by Contractor to the City. Contractor agrees, that in the event it makes any contributions subject to the Levine Act’s disclosure requirements within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this Agreement, that it will file a Levine Act Disclosure Form (or Forms).
Contractor acknowledges this duty of disclosure and that the City has made the Levine Act Disclosure Form(s) readily available on the City’s public internet site under Your Government / Transparency section for Subrecipient’s continuous compliance.
Section 33. Electronic Execution of Agreement.
The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Agreement and shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records (including, without limitation, DocuSign and AdobeSign), each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity, enforceability, and admissibility as a handwritten signature.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 12 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, as authorized representatives of the CITY OF SALINAS and MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION, a California public educational agency , have executed this Agreement.
City of Salinas Contractor :
By: By:
René Mendez, City Manager
Dr. Colleen Stanley, Chief Business
Officer Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Rhonda Combs, City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 13 EXHIBIT A – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Insurance Requirements
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Consultant, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. With respect to General Liability and Professional Liability, coverage should be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years after Agreement completion.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(A)Commercial General Liability (“CGL”): Insurance Services Office Form (“ISO”) CG 00 01 covering CGL on an occurrence basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury, and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. (B) Automobile Liability: ISO Form CA 0001 covering any auto, or if Consultant has no owned autos, hired and non-owned, with limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(C)Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(D)Professional Liability (also known as Errors and Omissions) insurance appropriate to the work being performed, with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate per policy period of one year.
If the Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City of Salinas requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared by Consultant to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, Consultant shall provide coverage to reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the consultant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administrations, and defense expenses. The policy language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or City.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 14 Claims Made Policies
If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
1. The Retroactive Date must be shown and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning of Agreement work.
2. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) years after completion of the Agreement of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the Agreement effective date, the Consultant must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of Agreement work.
4. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the applicable insurance language effecting coverage required by this Agreement. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences.
However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Subrecipient’s obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Subcontractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all sub-consultants and/or subcontractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from such sub-consultants and/or subcontractors.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
Maintenance of Insurance
Maintenance of insurance by Subrecipients as specified shall in no way be interpreted as relieving Contractor of its indemnification obligations or any responsibility whatsoever and the Contractor may carry, at its own expense, such additional insurance as it deems necessary.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 15 EXHIBIT B –SCOPE OF WORK
The FY 2026-27 agreement with MCOE using General Funds includes the following performance metrics:
• Homelessness Prevention Assistance – Provide short-term rental assistance to a minimum of 27 Households with children at immediate risk of homelessness due to temporary financial hardship. The performance target is based on an estimated average assistance amount of approximately $9,000.00 per Household. • Emergency Hotel Assistance - Provide temporary emergency hotel assistance to up to 15 households with children experiencing immediate homelessness following an eviction and who have no safe or appropriate alternative housing options. • Indirect Costs –Provide funding for eligible indirect costs associated with the administration and implementation of the Connections Program.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for Homelessness Prevention Assistance, students and families must meet the following requirements:
1. Families must be Salinas City residents
2. The student must be enrolled in and attending the following public preschool, elementary, middle, or high school Districts.
Expected Outcomes
The Connections Program anticipates the following outcomes through implementation of this initiative:
• Reduction in student homelessness within the City of Salinas • Increased housing stability for families experiencing financial hardship • Improved school attendance and educational continuity • Increased family engagement with supportive services
• Enhanced data collection regarding housing stability and student outcomes By combining prevention services with emergency stabilization support, the program aims to interrupt the cycle of homelessness and provide students with the stability necessary for academic success and long-term well-being
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD 16 EXHIBIT C – BUDGET
· Homeless Prevention Assistance – $245,000
· Emergency Hotel Assistance - $20,000
· Indirect Costs - $35,000
Docusign Envelope ID: 8845CC55-8ACB-801C-812F-C34351B035DD