REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Proposed Cost-Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara to Fund a Countywide Isolation and Quarantine Support Program (IQSP)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality, Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
On February 3, 2020, the County of Santa Clara (County) declared a local health emergency in response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. On March 16, 2020, a Public Health Order was issued for all residents to shelter in place and for businesses to close except for essential services to mitigate the spread of the disease.
As one of many efforts put in place to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County developed and implemented a Countywide Isolation and Quarantine Support Program (IQSP) available to all residents within the County of Santa Clara.
The IQSP consists of three primary components: 1) Motel rooms for isolation and/or quarantine; 2) Rental and financial assistance and 3) Support services including transportation to and from medical appointments, daily meals and/or groceries, weekly laundry services, and case management services to help individuals apply for safety-net benefits.
In late July 2020, the County Executive's Office presented a cost-sharing proposal to all 14 cities in the County requesting approval by early September and that each City contribute funding to the County to offset its share of costs to operate the IQSP. The projected contribution for the City of Santa Clara was estimated to be $352,721 for the period August 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This included fixed costs for the County's administration of the program in the amount of $37,659 and $315,062 for direct costs for motel rooms and support services. Attachment A is a copy of the County's proposed cost sharing agreement.
On August 19, 2020, the City received notification from the County of Santa Clara that as of September 7, 2020, the County would no longer provide IQSP se...
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