Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for, Accept Funding and Enter Into an Agreement with Maricopa Association of Governments (Ordinance S-50179)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to retroactively apply for, accept funding and enter into an agreement with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for the FY 2024 Enhanced Shelter Opportunities funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In partnership with the Paradise Valley Town Council, MAG was provided an appropriation of $200,000 for regional homeless initiatives to support homelessness beds and service. MAG issued a Request for Proposals and accepted applications from qualified agencies to receive $200,000 to provide emergency shelter and services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Office of Homeless Solutions applied for funding in the amount of $200,000 to ensure continued availability of operations and support services for the Rio Fresco Healing Center (Center), a 117-room shelter operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI). The Center leverages CBI’s Full Continuum of Care by providing intense supportive services through case management, behavioral health services, individualized housing plans and opportunities for employment.
This retroactive approval is requested due to the timing of the application period and gathering of the detailed information required. Notification of the funding opportunity was provided to staff on July 3, 2023, with the application due July 24, 2023. On Aug. 23, 2023, staff was notified that the City of Phoenix was awarded funding in the amount of $200,000 to support shelter operations at Rio Fresco Healing Center.
Contract Term
The award funding period is for 10 months beginning on or about Aug. 24, 2023, and ending on or about June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Funding will be provided by MAG with no matching funds required. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Location
2425 S. 24th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.