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BACKGROUND In September 2002, a Tri -Valley Human Services Needs Assessment was initiated to identify and fill service gaps and provide a tool for non-profit organizations to leverage funding when seeking grants and additional financial support. This assessment was completed in 2003. In early 2011, following the release of 2010 census data, a broad-based assessment of human service needs in the Tri -Valley was conducted. This expanded on the 2003 assessment as much of the Tri -Valley had changed since the early 2000s. Since its finalization in 2012, the City has been using the 2011 Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment (with 2014 and 2018 updates) to allocate grant funding to non-profit service providers. 2023 Needs Assessment In collaboration with the cities of Dublin and Livermore, staff began planning an update to the 2011 assessment. In February 2022, a Request for Proposals was solicited seeking qualified consultants to lead the project. Staff from each city served on a selection committee that included a review of submittals and in-person interviews. The selection committee agreed that the firm JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) was the most qualified. JSI's approach to community outreach and desire to collaborate with stakeholders aligned with the cities' desired approach. The selection committee appreciated JSI's desire to develop an actionable narrative, supported by data, of Tri - Valley human service needs. The City of Pleasanton serves as the project lead/fiscal agent and entered into a professional services agreement with JSI. The agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, approved by the City Council in June 2022, have been entered into, formalizing the project and funding obligations among the three cities. Project Timeline and Scop The Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment will include comprehensive research and analysis that describes current and anticipated human service needs over the next five to 10 years, and innovative recommendations on how these needs can be addressed. More specifically, goals, strategies, and implementation plans will be developed that could include changes in delivery models and identify alternative partners and funding sources. A report will be developed for the Tri -Valley, and another, more specific report, will be developed for each city to address individual needs. Reports will address gaps in services and in infrastructure, and are intended to include an actionable, clear, concise narrative that will assist in engaging policymakers, alternative partners, and funding sources. The process to complete a comprehensive needs assessment is extensive. The overall process is expected to take 15-18 months and kicked off in August 2022. The following bullet points highlight some of the key's components and milestones: Page 2 of 4