Title
Authorization to Amend Contract 157666 with Community Bridges, Inc. for Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter Operations (Ordinance S-51489) - District 8 & Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 157666 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) and add up to $2.8 million in funding for a new total not to exceed amount of $15.9 million and to extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2025. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding received from the federal government.
Report
Summary
CBI provides bridge housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness at 2425 S. 24th Street where it operates 117 units of non-congregate emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness. Shelter services are provided at this site to individuals experiencing homelessness as CBI moves individuals to either housing or appropriate services with the goal of ending their homelessness. Supportive services are also provided to support long-term success in retaining housing. CBI provides, or connects participants to the following supportive services, among others as needed:
- Education Services.
- Employment Assistance.
- Housing/Counseling Services.
- Mental Health Services.
- Substance Use Treatment.
- Laundry, clothing and hygiene supplies.
- Support case conferencing and coordination with providers to connect individuals to services and housing.
Approval of this item will allow continued operations at the Rio Fresco emergency shelter through June 30, 2025.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the new term of the agreement will be extended through June 30, 2025. The current contract term expires December 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
The value of the contract will increase by a maximum of $2.8 million and expenditures will not exceed $15.9 million. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available from ARPA.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On August 2, 2022, City Council approved Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-48895.
- On December 6, 2023, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-50360.
- On March 20, 2024, City Council approved a change in funding source to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-50692.
Location
2425 S. 24th Street
Council District: 8 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.