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Placer County outlines homelessness funding, directs staff to negotiate shelter contract updates amid scrutiny of provider
Summary
County staff presented an overview of homelessness funding and outcomes and the Board of Supervisors directed staff to negotiate amendments to mid-Placer shelter contracts and continue regional coordination. The meeting included extensive public comment — both support for operators serving Auburn and calls for external audits and competitive bids.
Placer County officials gave the Board of Supervisors a wide-ranging briefing on homelessness programs, funding sources and outcomes on Feb. 18, and the board voted to direct staff to renegotiate terms for the county’s mid-Placer shelters and to continue participating in regional planning.
The presentation, led by Jeff Merriman of the county CEO’s office and Dr. Rob Oldham, director of Health and Human Services (HHS), summarized county general-fund spending for homelessness (about $5.7 million annually) and state and federal programs (roughly $12.9 million described in the presentation) that support permanent supportive housing, case management, prevention, vouchers and other services. Merriman said staff sought preliminary guidance on adjustments to county-funded programs.
The briefing emphasized outcomes for different parts of the homelessness response: permanent supportive housing showed the strongest long-term…
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