Title
Request to Enter Into Agreements with the Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiary for Transitional Housing and Associated Intergovernmental Agreements (Ordinance S-49103)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into agreements with Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and its wholly-own subsidiary to provide up to $6 million in funding to assist with the construction of a new 100-bed transitional housing facility for individuals experiencing homelessness. The total value of the contract will not exceed $6 million. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Further request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with other public entities funding this project, including Maricopa County and the State of Arizona, as necessary and appropriate to coordinate efforts and funding related to this project. There will be no funding associated with any IGA entered into in connection with this project. Funding for the agreement with SVdP and its wholly-owned subsidary is available from the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Report
Summary
SVdP or its wholly-owned subsidiary will increase the number of available beds for individuals experiencing homelessness by supplementing the existing 60-bed Ozanam Manor transitional housing program. SVdP or its wholly-owned subsidiary will construct a new Ozanam Manor or “Oz II” facility (308 W. Watkins Rd.) on the same campus. This expansion will include 100 additional beds where the agency will be able to provide wrap-around supportive services. The program’s goal is to support residents of the new transitional housing program with securing permanent positive housing that ends their cycle of homelessness. The program will foster a sense of community through safety, stability, support, and structure. SVdP is contemplating using a wholly-owned subsidiary for aspects of the project. Staff have included the option to contract with an SVdP wholly-owned subsidiary in this action to preserve flexibility to complete this transaction in a manner acceptable to the various interested parties. This project is critical to the overall health and safety of the Phoenix community and will target individuals experiencing homelessness in the community due to the adverse effects caused by COVID-19 and will help reduce the likelihood of further spread of the virus.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin on or about Oct. 1, 2022, and end on Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The total value of the contract will not exceed $6 million. Funding is available from ARPA. There is not impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved as part of the ARPA Second Tranche Strategic Plan at Policy Session on June 7, 2022.
Location
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.