Title
Authorization to Amend and Renew Intergovernmental Agreement 157581 with the Arizona Department of Housing (Ordinance S-50768)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend and renew Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 157581 with Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) to support construction costs, emergency shelter services and employment opportunities at the City’s forthcoming emergency shelter located at 11 S. 71st Ave. (Shelter). The total value of the IGA remains unchanged and will not exceed $7 million. The originally authorized term of the IGA remains unchanged. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In December 2022, ADOH awarded the City funding to support construction costs and emergency shelter services for a shelter project located at 2225 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Subsequently, the City determined that site was unsuitable, and the IGA lapsed. The City has found an alternative site at 11 S. 71st Ave., and ADOH is willing to renew the IGA and amend it to support construction costs and emergency shelter services at the new project site. This shelter will help address the growing number of unsheltered individuals in Phoenix. The Office of Homeless Solutions developed a program which will provide congregate shelter to 200 individuals nightly, non-congregate shelter to up to 80 individuals nightly and an optional employment component for guests staying at the Shelter. The employment component was developed in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, who will operate this element of the program. The Shelter will be a closed campus, meaning that walk-up services will not be available, and all guests will be referred by an outreach service provider or the City of Phoenix. The Shelter will have 24/7 security and will allow service animals.
Contract Term
The original term of the IGA was Nov. 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with five one-year options to extend, to be exercised by the mutual agreement of the parties. The IGA expired on Jan. 31, 2024. If this item is approved, the IGA will be renewed for the originally authorized term.
Financial Impact
The total value of the IGA remains unchanged and will not exceed $7 million. Funding is available from ADOH. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Nov. 16, 2022, the City Council approved Agreement 157581 with Ordinance (S-49191).
Location
11 S. 71st Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.