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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute Facility Use Permits at the Multi-Service Center for a period of five years, October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2019, with the option of extending the permits annually after the end of the initial term and upon a determination by the City that the permittees have fully complied with the terms and conditions of the Permits and are otherwise in good standing with the City. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Homeless Services Division, oversees the Multi-Service Center (MSC), which serves as the centralized intake and assessment center for homeless services city-wide. In addition to the DHHS, twelve social service agencies occupy office space at the MSC to provide critical resources and housing linkages to Long Beach residents experiencing homelessness. Agencies utilizing space at the MSC are required to be non-profit or government agencies, and address a critical need at the local level. All agencies must meet City insurance requirements. As per City requirements, the occupant agencies must execute a Facility Use Permit (FUP) with the City.
The FUPs will be for an initial term of five years and extended at the end of the term upon a determination by the City that the permittees have fully complied with the terms and conditions of the Permits and are otherwise in good standing with the City.
Current FUP’s for agencies operating at the MSC ended on June 30, 2014 and renewals were on hold pending completion of the MSC Modernization in October 2014. The following agencies will be issued FUPs:
Agency Services Provided
1. Alliance for Housing and Healing Case Management for Individuals with HIV/AIDS
2. Catholic Charities Supportive Services and Shelter Linkage
3. Department of Public Social Services Linkage to Mainstream Benefits
4. Goodwill-Serving the People of Southern California Employment Services
5. Help Me Help You Financial Literac...
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