Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix to Provide Case Management and Housing Navigation Services for Mobile Home Residents (Ordinance S-50013)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 157712 with the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix (IDA) to add an additional $320,000 for a total contract value not to exceed $620,000 over the life of the contract. Further, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City's allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is in the Utility and Rental Assistance program of the strategic plan.
Report
Summary
The Human Services Department entered into Contract 157712 with the IDA for housing navigation and financial assistance services for displaced mobile home park residents up to $300,000 to include holistic case management as a priority. Services may also include access to physical health care, behavioral health care, nutrition assistance, cash assistance, workforce development, and assistance with emergency rental/utility and housing voucher applications. This contract amendment will allow for continued services to residents of Las Casitas and Weldon Court Mobile Home Parks and will include assistance to individuals currently or formerly residing at Periwinkle Mobile Home Park, located at 2728 W. Colter Street.
Contract Term
The term of the contract began on or about Nov. 16, 2022, and ends on June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will not exceed $620,000 over the life of the contract. Funding is available through the City's allocation of ARPA funding. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On Nov. 16, 2022, the City Council approved the contract with Ordinance S-49188.
- On March 22, 2023, the City Council approved to reallocate $2.5 million in ARPA funding to provide additional navigation services for the residents of the three mobile home parks.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.