Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. 157666 for Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter Operations (Ordinance S-52891) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to amend current Contract 157666 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) to extend contract term and to add $3,695,236 in General Purpose Funds (GPF) and Opioid settlement funding to support operations for Fiscal Year 2026-27 beginning July 1, 2026. The new contract total will not exceed $23,875,929. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. GPF is available in the Office of Homeless Solutions' budget, subject to annual budget approval.
Report
Summary
CBI provides temporary shelter and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness at 2425 S. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034. Temporary shelter is provided to individuals experiencing homelessness as CBI helps move individuals to housing or appropriate services with the goal of ending their homelessness.
Through the continuation of this contract CBI will operate a converted hotel to provide temporary shelter and wraparound services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The program model allows people who are prioritized within the homeless service system to stay in a ‘bridge’ location until they can move into their permanent housing solution. Temporary housing allows people experiencing homelessness to transition to their permanent home from a safe, indoor location while receiving individualized care plans, obtaining necessary documents to apply for employment, obtain benefits, and search for housing. The program provides on site case management, connection to behavioral health services, meals, and 24/7 security.
Contract Term
The new contract term will being on or about July 1, 2026 and expire June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
The value of the contract and expenditures will not exceed $23,875,929 million. Funding is available in the Office of Homeless Solutions budget, subject to annual budget approval and the City's available Opioid settlement allocation.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On August 2, 2022, City Council approved Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-48895.
On December 6, 2023, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-50360.
On June 4, 2025, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-52037.
On April 22, 2026, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-52809.
Location
2425 S. 24th Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.