Title
Request Authorization to Enter Into Contract with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. for Family Emergency Shelter and Rapid Rehousing Services Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Ordinance S-46603)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. (UMOM) to provide family emergency shelter and rapid rehousing services for families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The term of the contract will be on or about May 6, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is one-time monies and is provided from either Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Community Development Block Grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and/or Coronavirus Relief Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Phoenix Human Services (HSD), Housing, and Neighborhood Services Departments have joined efforts to address the increase in homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HSD has been tasked to secure emergency shelter and rapid re-housing services for families who have been affected by COVID-19. UMOM will expand their current operations by 25 new beds for emergency shelter services and will provide rapid re-housing services for up to 100 families. Rapid re-housing services include move-in deposit, utility deposit, long-term rental/utility assistance, and case management.
Procurement Information
The City of Phoenix has obtained, and will obtain, any and all necessary federal waivers to alleviate the need to comply with federal procurement guidelines.
Contract Term
The term of this contract is to begin on or about May 6, 2020 through June 30, 2021. This contract may be extended based on continuous need and available funding, which may be exercised by the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of this agreement shall not exceed $2,100,000. $750,000 has been allocated for the emergency shelter bed expansion and $1,350,000 has been allocated for rapid rehousing. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding will be provided with either U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant, Community Development Block Grants, and/or the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.