Common use of Term Definition Clause in Contracts

Term Definition. ▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇-▇-▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ is a resource and information hub that connects people with community, health and disaster services. Bridge Housing Safe, short-term program providing basic services, such as temporary housing, restrooms, meals, and services focused on supporting an individual or family access permanent housing as quickly as possible. Bridge Housing is specifically defined as a temporary housing program for individuals or families who have accepted and are enrolled in a permanent housing program but have not yet moved into a permanent unit. In this situation, they are only using the program as a safe place to stay while they await permanent housing placement. Chronically Homeless1 A ‘‘chronically homeless’’ individual is an individual with a disability who lives either in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, in an emergency shelter, or in an institutional care facility if the individual has been living in the facility for fewer than 90-days and had been living in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter immediately before entering the institutional care facility. To meet the ‘‘chronically homeless’’ definition, the individual also must have been living as described above continuously for at least 12 months, or on at least four separate occasions in the last three years, where the combined occasions total a length of time of at least 12 months. Each period separating the occasions must include at least seven nights of living in a situation other than a place not meant for human habitation, in an emergency shelter, or in a safe haven. Chronically homeless families are families with adult heads of household who meet the definition of a chronically homeless individual. If there is no adult in the family, the family would still be considered chronically homeless if a minor head of household meets all the criteria of a chronically homeless individual. A chronically homeless family includes those whose composition has fluctuated while the head of household has been homeless. Community Outreach Contractor must conduct outreach efforts on site, which includes but is not limited to the below listed elements. Written documentation of these meetings demonstrating Contractor has solicited feedback and consideration by the public of the Program shall be submitted with Contractor monthly reporting. • Hosting a minimum of four two community meetings held at various times and locations to ensure maximum community participation. Sign- in sheets for each community meeting is a monthly reporting requirement. • Two of the above four meetings are held with the impacted City recognized community/community planning groups (if applicable). Sign-in sheets for each community meeting is a monthly reporting requirement. • Demonstrating community input has been reviewed and incorporated into operations plan, as appropriate. 1 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resources/documents/Defining-Chronically-Homeless-Final- Rule.pdf Continuum of Care2 The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Coordinated Entry System3 The Coordinated Entry System (CES) functions throughout the San Diego region and connects men, women, and children experiencing homelessness with the most appropriate and available housing options. Prioritization standards are determined by the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. The needs of homeless individuals are determined by information they provide for the Common Assessment tool, which consists of the Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization and Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) and additional questions tailored to specific needs. Information from this assessment is entered into a common software system, which is utilized by CES to triage homeless San Diegans into the appropriate housing intervention. Critical Incident Report A “Critical Incident” is any actual or alleged event or situation creating a significant risk of substantial or serious harm to the physical or mental health, safety or well-being of an individual(s) involved with the HNC. Emergency Shelter Safe, short-term programs providing basic services such as temporary housing, restrooms, meals, and services focused on supporting an individual or family to access permanent housing as quickly as possible. Harm Reduction4 Set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug and alcohol use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs and alcohol. 3 ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CAHP-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resources/documents/Coordinated-Entry-Policy-Brief.pdf ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resources/documents/Notice-CPD-17-01-Establishing-Additional- 4 ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/ Homeless5 A person is considered homeless if he or she: • Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or • Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation; or • Living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, transitional housing, or by federal, state, and local government programs); or • An individual living in a safe haven; or • Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution. Homeless Assistance Standards The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (definition below) requires Continuums of Care to develop a common set of system-wide standards for all homeless services programs within a Continuum of Care’s geographic region. In May 2017, the Regional Task Force on the Homeless adopted standards for San Diego.6 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act7 The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 was signed into law on May 20, 2009. The HEARTH Act amends and reauthorizes the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Homeless Assistance Act (definition below) with substantial changes, including a consolidation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) competitive grant programs. Homeless Management InformationSystem8 The information system designated by the Regional Task Force on the Homeless to comply with the federal HUD data standards for managing information of persons experiencing homelessness. Housing First Housing First is an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment or service participation requirements. 6 ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/wp- content/uploads/2017/07/Governance_Docs_Community- Standards_Final_May-2017.pdf 7 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resource/1715/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇-homeless-assistance-act-amended- by- hearth-act-of-2009/ 8 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/programs/hmis/ ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/hmis/ Memorandum of Understanding A memorandum of understanding (MOU or MoU) is a formal agreement between two or more parties. Companies and organizations can use MOUs to establish official partnerships. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act9 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇–▇▇▇▇▇ Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100- 77, July 22, 1987, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇.▇.▇. § ▇▇▇▇▇ et seq.) is a United States federal law that provides federal money for homeless shelter programs. Motivational Interviewing Motivational interviewing is a psychotherapeutic approach that attempts to move an individual away from a state of indecision or uncertainty and towards finding motivation to making positive decisions and accomplishing established goals. Permanent Housing10 Permanent housing (PH) is defined as community-based housing without a designated length of stay in which formerly homeless individuals and families live as independently as possible. Under PH, a program participant must be the tenant on a lease (or sublease) that is renewable and is terminable only for cause. Further, leases (or subleases) must be renewable for a minimum term of one month. The CoC Program funds two types of permanent housing: permanent supportive housing (PSH) for persons with disabilities and rapid rehousing (RRH). PSH is permanent housing with indefinite leasing or rental assistance paired with supportive services to assist homeless persons with a disability or families with an adult or child member with a disability achieve housing stability. RRH emphasizes housing search and relocation services along with short- and medium-term rental assistance to move homeless persons and families (with or without a disability) as rapidly as possible into permanent housing. Regional Task Force on the Homeless The Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH) is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to preventing and alleviating homelessness in San Diego. San Diego Housing Commission andCommission When used in this document, these terms are synonymous. Sprung Structure Tensioned fabric membrane structures featuring extruded aluminum arches connected to the all-weather outer performance architectural membrane. Additionally, the structures include an effective insulation system, using fiberglass blanket insulation, finished with a tensioned interior membrane. They must be built for human habitation and meet all related building codes. Trauma Informed Trauma-Informed Care and Practice is a strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional 9 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg116.html 10 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/programs/coc/coc-program-eligibility-requirements/ Care11 safety for both providers and clients, and that creates opportunities for clients to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. HUD also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all. U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) coordinates and catalyzes the federal response to homelessness, working in close partnership with Cabinet Secretaries and other senior leaders across 19 federal member agencies. Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization and Decision Assistance Tool The Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) was developed as a pre-screening tool that can be conducted to quickly determine whether a client has high, moderate, or low acuity. The use of this survey can help prioritize which clients should be given a full SPDAT assessment first and an initial recommendation for the most appropriate housing intervention. Contractor shall provide the City of San Diego’s Real Estate Assets Department with a list of any and all hazardous materials that may be stored, treated or disposed of on Site during the Term of this Agreement. 11 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/nctic/trauma-intervention Page 38 of 45 Page 39 of 45 Page 42 of 45 Page 43 of 45 Page 44 of 45 Contract No. HHI-18-15 THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 2017, between the Commission: SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (619) 231-9400 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Hanging: 1.5" and the Contractor: ST. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, INC. dba FATHER ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (619) 446-2100 is as follows: 101. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Contractor shall provide Temporary Bridge Shelter – Operation services to the Commission as generally described in the Specifications/Scope of Work attached hereto. The services provided under this Agreement were procured via non-competitive procurement in compliance with and pursuant to the Commission’s Procurement Policy. A sole source justification for this procurement can be found in the file relating to this Agreement.

Term Definition. ▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇-▇-▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ is a resource and information hub that connects people with community, health and disaster services. Bridge Housing Safe, short-term program providing basic services, such as temporary housing, restrooms, meals, and services focused on supporting an individual or family access permanent housing as quickly as possible. Bridge Housing is specifically defined as a temporary housing program for individuals or families who have accepted and are enrolled in a permanent housing program but have not yet moved into a permanent unit. In this situation, they are only using the program as a safe place to stay while they await permanent housing placement. Chronically Homeless1 A ‘‘chronically homeless’’ individual is an individual with a disability who lives either in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, in an emergency shelter, or in an institutional care facility if the individual has been living in the facility for fewer than 90-days and had been living in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter immediately before entering the institutional care facility. To meet the ‘‘chronically homeless’’ definition, the individual also must have been living as described above continuously for at least 12 months, or on at least four separate occasions in the last three years, where the combined occasions total a length of time of at least 12 months. Each period separating the occasions must include at least seven nights of living in a situation other than a place not meant for human habitation, in an emergency shelter, or in a safe haven. Chronically homeless families are families with adult heads of household who meet the definition of a chronically homeless individual. If there is no adult in the family, the family would still be considered chronically homeless if a minor head of household meets all the criteria of a chronically homeless individual. A chronically homeless family includes those whose composition has fluctuated while the head of household has been homeless. Community Outreach Contractor must conduct outreach efforts on site, which includes but is not limited to the below listed elements. Written documentation of these meetings demonstrating Contractor has solicited feedback and consideration by the public of the Program shall be submitted with Contractor monthly reporting. • Hosting a minimum of four two twofour community meetings held at various times and locations to ensure maximum community participation. Sign- in sheets for each community meeting is a monthly reporting requirement. • Two of the above four meetings are held with the impacted City recognized community/community planning groups (if applicable). Sign-in sheets for each community meeting is a monthly reporting requirement. • Demonstrating community input has been reviewed and incorporated into operations plan, as appropriate. 1 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resources/documents/Defining-Chronically-Homeless-Final- Rule.pdf Continuum of Care2 The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Coordinated Entry System3 The Coordinated Entry System (CES) functions throughout the San Diego region and connects men, women, and children experiencing homelessness with the most appropriate and available housing options. Prioritization standards are determined by the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. The needs of homeless individuals are determined by information they provide for the Common Assessment tool, which consists of the Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization and Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) and additional questions tailored to specific needs. Information from this assessment is entered into a common software system, which is utilized by CES to triage homeless San Diegans into the appropriate housing intervention. Critical Incident Report A “Critical Incident” is any actual or alleged event or situation creating a significant risk of substantial or serious harm to the physical or mental health, safety or well-being of an individual(s) involved with the HNC. Emergency Shelter Safe, short-term programs providing basic services such as temporary housing, restrooms, meals, and services focused on supporting an individual or family to access permanent housing as quickly as possible. Harm Reduction4 Set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug and alcohol use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs and alcohol. 3 ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CAHP-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resources/documents/Coordinated-Entry-Policy-Brief.pdf ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resources/documents/Notice-CPD-17-01-Establishing-Additional- 4 ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/ Homeless5 A person is considered homeless if he or she: • Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or • Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation; or • Living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, transitional housing, or by federal, state, and local government programs); or • An individual living in a safe haven; or • Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution. Homeless Assistance Standards The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (definition below) requires Continuums of Care to develop a common set of system-wide standards for all homeless services programs within a Continuum of Care’s geographic region. In May 2017, the Regional Task Force on the Homeless adopted standards for San Diego.6 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act7 The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 was signed into law on May 20, 2009. The HEARTH Act amends and reauthorizes the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Homeless Assistance Act (definition below) with substantial changes, including a consolidation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) competitive grant programs. Homeless Management InformationSystem8 The information system designated by the Regional Task Force on the Homeless to comply with the federal HUD data standards for managing information of persons experiencing homelessness. Housing First Housing First is an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment or service participation requirements. 6 ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/wp- content/uploads/2017/07/Governance_Docs_Community- Standards_Final_May-2017.pdf 7 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/resource/1715/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇-homeless-assistance-act-amended- by- hearth-act-of-2009/ 8 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/programs/hmis/ ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/hmis/ Memorandum of Understanding A memorandum of understanding (MOU or MoU) is a formal agreement between two or more parties. Companies and organizations can use MOUs to establish official partnerships. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act9 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇–▇▇▇▇▇ Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (Pub. L. 100- 77, July 22, 1987, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇.▇.▇. § ▇▇▇▇▇ et seq.) is a United States federal law that provides federal money for homeless shelter programs. Motivational Interviewing Motivational interviewing is a psychotherapeutic approach that attempts to move an individual away from a state of indecision or uncertainty and towards finding motivation to making positive decisions and accomplishing established goals. Permanent Housing10 Permanent housing (PH) is defined as community-based housing without a designated length of stay in which formerly homeless individuals and families live as independently as possible. Under PH, a program participant must be the tenant on a lease (or sublease) that is renewable and is terminable only for cause. Further, leases (or subleases) must be renewable for a minimum term of one month. The CoC Program funds two types of permanent housing: permanent supportive housing (PSH) for persons with disabilities and rapid rehousing (RRH). PSH is permanent housing with indefinite leasing or rental assistance paired with supportive services to assist homeless persons with a disability or families with an adult or child member with a disability achieve housing stability. RRH emphasizes housing search and relocation services along with short- and medium-term rental assistance to move homeless persons and families (with or without a disability) as rapidly as possible into permanent housing. Regional Task Force on the Homeless The Regional Taskforce on the Homeless (RTFH) is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to preventing and alleviating homelessness in San Diego. San Diego Housing Commission andCommission When used in this document, these terms are synonymous. Sprung Structure Tensioned fabric membrane structures featuring extruded aluminum arches connected to the all-weather outer performance architectural membrane. Additionally, the structures include an effective insulation system, using fiberglass blanket insulation, finished with a tensioned interior membrane. They must be built for human habitation and meet all related building codes. Trauma Informed Trauma-Informed Care and Practice is a strengths-based framework grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional 9 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg116.html 10 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇/programs/coc/coc-program-eligibility-requirements/ Care11 safety for both providers and clients, and that creates opportunities for clients to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. HUD also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all. U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) coordinates and catalyzes the federal response to homelessness, working in close partnership with Cabinet Secretaries and other senior leaders across 19 federal member agencies. Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization and Decision Assistance Tool The Vulnerability Index – Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) was developed as a pre-screening tool that can be conducted to quickly determine whether a client has high, moderate, or low acuity. The use of this survey can help prioritize which clients should be given a full SPDAT assessment first and an initial recommendation for the most appropriate housing intervention. Contractor shall provide the City of San Diego’s Real Estate Assets Department with a list of any and all hazardous materials that may be stored, treated or disposed of on Site during the Term of this Agreement. 11 ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/nctic/trauma-intervention Page 38 of 45 Page 39 of 45 Page 42 of 45 Page 43 of 45 Page 44 of 45 Contract No. HHI-18-15 THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 2017, between the Commission: SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (619) 231-9400 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Hanging: 1.5" and the Contractor: ST. VETERANS VILLAGE OF SAN DIEGO ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, INC. dba FATHER ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (619) 446497-2100 0142 is as follows: 101. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Contractor shall provide Temporary Bridge Shelter – Operation services to the Commission as generally described in the Specifications/Scope of Work attached hereto. The services provided under this Agreement were procured via non-competitive procurement in compliance with and pursuant to the Commission’s Procurement Policy. A sole source justification for this procurement can be found in the file relating to this Agreement.