Title
Request to Amend Contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. for The Haven Facility Improvements (Ordinance S-50624)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 156214 with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) for the completion of COVID-19 related essential public facility improvements to The Haven (formerly called The Haven 2). There is no impact to the contract value or General Fund.
Report
Summary
On July 1, 2021, the City Council approved entering into a contract with CASS to utilize Community Development Block Grant Corona Virus (CDBG-CV) funds for public facility improvement costs to create 170 new emergency shelter bed facility, focused on individuals experiencing homelessness over the age of 55 years old. On May 31, 2023, the City Council approved an extension through Dec. 31, 2023, with an option to extend for an additional three months, to allow to allow CASS additional time to complete the scope of the contract.
Due to the substantial impact of unforeseen construction delays to the project and schedule, an extension through June 30, 2024, with an option to extend an additional three months, is necessary to complete the project and allow for final payment. The value of the contract will remain unchanged and will not exceed $4,000,000 in CDBG-CV funds.
Contract Term
The term of the contract extension period will be from March 31, 2024, through June 30, 2024, with an option to extend for an additional three months, exercised at the discretion of the City Manager, or his designee.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will remain unchanged and will not exceed $4,000,000. Funding is available from Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds. There is no impact to the General Fund. Payments may be made up to agreement limits, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On July 1, 2021, the City Council approved Contract 156214 with Ordinance S-47805.
- On May 31, 2023, the City Council approved an extension to Contract 156214 with Ordinance S-49786.
Location
8152 N. Black Canyon Highway
Council District: 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Neighborhood Services Department.