Title
Authorization to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Arizona Department of Housing (Ordinance S-49191)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) to accept funding to support construction costs, emergency shelter services and workforce opportunities at the City’s forthcoming emergency shelter, located at 2225 S. Lower Buckeye Road (Shelter). The total value of the IGA will not exceed $7 million. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Funding awarded to the City from ADOH will be utilized to support construction costs, emergency shelter services and workforce opportunities for guests staying at the shelter.
As an immediate solution to address the growing number of unsheltered individuals in the downtown area, specifically the area surrounding the Human Services Campus, the City of Phoenix developed a program to provide congregate shelter for up to 200 individuals nightly, non-congregate shelter for up to 50 individuals nightly, and an optional workforce component for guests staying at the shelter. The workforce component was developed in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul who will operate the program. However, participation in the workforce program is not a requirement to stay at the shelter. The Shelter will operate as a closed campus, meaning walk-up services will not be available. All guests will be referred by an outreach provider, City of Phoenix emergency services staff or a provider from the Human Services Campus. The shelter will have 24/7 security and service animals will be allowed.
Contract Term
The term of the IGA will begin on or about Nov. 1, 2022, and run through June 30, 2023, with five one-year options to extend, which may be exercised by mutual agreement of the City and ADOH.
Financial Impact
The total value of the IGA will not exceed $7 million. Funding is available from ADOH. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.