Item 08 - Approve a Street Outreach and Engagement Agreement with City Net

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Approve a Street Outreach and Engagement Agreement with City Net December 5, 2023 Page 2 performance metrics that could enhance the City's overall mission to reduce homeless activity and to withhold a percentage of the total contract value if the metrics were not met. To meet this directive, a quarterly evaluation of performance by City staff was incorporated into the 2022 SMART contract. A progress report on the contract performance metrics was shared with City Council on October 17, 2023. Included in the report was staff's determination that contract performance goals and performance deliverables were responsive and provided a benefit to the City. City Net's deliverables for the upcoming 2024 contract are listed below and again, must be achieved in order for ten percent (10%) of the contract to be released to the vendor: ` Outreach Contacts Annual Goal i 4,000 Substance Abuse Assessment 120 Phone Calls Dispatched 8,000 Case Managementiii 1,020 Jail Release Program Positive Exits 25 Street Exitsiv 850 The proposed 2024 Contract's Scope of Work and Budget extends the SMART program's operating hours from current hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the extended evening hours become unwarranted as determined by City staff, the hours will be reduced and will be reflected in invoices to the City. The Scope of Work also incorporates a new Jail Release Program to provide outreach to clients exiting from the Santa Ana jail in need of housing and shelter services. The Budget reflects a competitive package accounting for inflation, health insurance coverage, and an increase in staff salaries to align with the salaries and contracts offered by other cities. Collectively, these increases have created a larger than normal year -over -year increase. A 2023 Market Wage Analysis determined that many of City Nets salaries were low, based on industry standards, which over the past year resulted in staffing shortages as several staff separated from the non-profit for higher paying positions. Base salaries for 2024 upward have been adjusted so that staff are compensated competitively according to current market rates. Providing industry standard compensation will help attract and retain top talent and foster a motivated and dedicated workforce. FISCAL IMPACT The current fiscal year funding is available in the FY 2023-24 budget and future fiscal year funding will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council consideration. Funds per fiscal year may vary based upon actual invoicing of hours and services worked.