Title
Authorization to Amend Contract 159373 with the Arizona Department of Housing (Ordinance S-50700)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 159373 with the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) through Sept. 30, 2024. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract. Funding is available from ADOH.
Report
Summary
ADOH provides funding for housing and housing related services and currently has available funding for homeless shelter and services. The original expiration date of the City's funding award was June 30, 2024. By extending the contract period to Sept. 30, 2024, the City is able to fully expend all grant funds. Grant funding will be used to continue programs that provide shelter and services to unsheltered persons who are experiencing homelessness. Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: shelter operating support at temporary lodging facilities, shelter operating support at existing shelters, and the acquisition and operational costs at the Safe Outdoor Space.
Funding will also be used in the continued support of efforts to address the area around the Human Services Campus, Inc. dba Keys to Change.
Contract Term
The grant term began on or about July 1, 2023, and will be extended through Sept. 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Funding remains unchanged in an amount up to $13.3 million provided by ADOH. No matching funds are required. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 28, 2023, the City Council approved Contract 159373 with Ordinance S-49987.
Location
City Center, 600 W. Van Buren St.
Safe Outdoor Space, 1537 W. Jackson St.
Howard Johnson Temporary Lodging, 4120 E. Van Buren St.
Council Districts: 7, 8 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.