Title
Request Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. for Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing Services Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Ordinance S-46598)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) to provide emergency shelter services for vulnerable seniors or those at risk for COVID-19 in shelter or within the City of Phoenix to be placed in an alternate shelter location. The term of the contract will be on or about May 6, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,740,000. 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 of homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HSD has been tasked to secure emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing services for vulnerable/at risk individuals (seniors). CASS will be providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing services at an alternate shelter location serving 100 vulnerable seniors or those at risk for COVID-19 who are currently residing at the CASS mass shelter. Emergency shelter services will include, but is not limited to, the provision of security, meals and case management. In addition, CASS will provide permanent supportive housing to approximately 40 vulnerable/at risk individuals (seniors) and rapid rehousing to approximately 60 vulnerable/at risk individuals (seniors).
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 will 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 contract shall not exceed $1,740,000. There is no impact to 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.