Item 18

Authorize to amend existing contracts with the contractors listed in bold as detailed in letter dated December 17, 2021, to expand the number of supported housing beds in their region by 6 beds and to continue providing supported housing and community mental health services to individuals who have severe mental illness and lack permanent housing options in the community, by exercising renewal options, by increasing the total price by $8,835,528 from $16,284,430 to $25,119,958, and by extending the completion dates from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023. This request is contingent upon G&C approval of the corresponding request to amend the Mental Health contracts with the contractors listed in bold. 100% General Funds.