Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services for COVID-19 Emergency Shelter and Rapid Re-housing Services (Ordinance S-47118)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 152439 with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) to add $1,115,678. This additional funding will expand CASS’s current operations under this contract by 25 additional beds for emergency shelter services, permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing services. The contract aggregate amount will not exceed $4,604,605 over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is one-time Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) monies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Human Services Department contracted with CASS to provide emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing services for vulnerable/at-risk seniors served by CASS at an alternate shelter location. Shelter services include, but are not limited to, the provision of security, meals and case management. CASS will expand their current operations under this contract at Best Western by 25 additional beds for emergency shelter services, permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing services.
As part of the services provided, CASS entered into a Facilities Use Agreement (FUA) to house vulnerable seniors at the Best Western InnSuites Hotel located at 1615 E. Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020. City Council authorized a payment guaranty for the FUA on June 17, 2020.
Procurement Information
The City of Phoenix has obtained, and/or 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 began on or about May 6, 2020 and extends through June 30, 2021. This contract may be extended based on continuous need and available funding in the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of this contract shall not exceed $4,604,605. Funding is one-time ESG monies through HUD. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On May 6, 2020, City Council authorized staff to enter into a contract with CASS to provide emergency shelter, permanent housing and rapid re-housing services and authorized the City Controller to disburse funds with Ordinance S-46598.
On June 17, 2020, City Council approved the payment guaranty of the FUA with Ordinance S-46598.
On Sept. 2, 2020, City Council approved additional funding in the amount of $12,927 for hotel lease payments.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.