The proposed Modification No. M0016 to Human Care Agreement No. CW100401 seeks to extend the contract with Wheeler Creek Estates Community Development Corporation for an additional year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,047,984.44. This extension allows Wheeler Creek to continue providing essential services under the Permanent Supportive Housing III program, which includes case management, utility assistance, and financial support for chronically homeless individuals and families, as well as other vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness. The modification also updates reimbursement rates for case management services, effective from July 1, 2026, and adjusts the District's minimum wage and living wage rates, while all other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill introduces financial incentives to enhance the recruitment and retention of case management staff, including a one-time hiring bonus of $1,500 for case managers and $2,000 for case manager supervisors, along with retention bonuses of $2,000 for case managers who remain for 12 months and $3,500 for supervisors who stay for 18 months. The bill outlines specific building and application fees for individuals and families, and details the total not-to-exceed amounts for various components, including a case management reimbursement component capped at $957,214.44, utility assistance reimbursement at $75,000, and a cost reimbursement component totaling $15,770, ensuring effective allocation of funding to support the intended programs and incentives.