Title
Authorization to Amend Contract 157699 To Increase Authority and Extend Term with the Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for Emergency Shelter Services (Ordinance S-51543) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 157699 with Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to increase funding by up to $2,455,942 and to extend the term through January 31, 2026. The new total value of the contract will not exceed $7,659,447. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is available from the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Report
Summary
SVdP will continue to provide emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness at the Washington Street Shelter located at 2739 E. Washington Street. The services will include:
- Day and night time operations.
- 24/7 security.
- Beds for up approximately 220 individuals.
- Three meals per day for all residents.
- Connection to services related to ending homelessness.
- Laundry, clothing and hygiene supplies.
- Support case conferencing and coordination with providers to connect individuals to services and housing.
Operations at the Washington Street Shelter are co-funded by Maricopa County.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the term of the contract will be extended through January 31, 2026. The current contract term expires December 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
The new value of the contract will not exceed $7,659,447. Funding is available from ARPA. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On June 7, 2022, this item was presented and approved as part of the ARPA Second Tranche Strategic Plan.
- On May 3, 2023, City Council approved the re-allocation of grant funds to Contract 157699 with Ordinance S-49659.
- On December 6, 2023, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157699 with Ordinance S-50394.
- On October 2, 2024, City Council approved a term extension to Contract 157699 with Ordinance S-51299.
Location
2739 E. Washington Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes, the Human Services Department, and the Office of Homeless Solutions.