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Legislation Details
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Type:
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Ordinance-S
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Status:
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Agenda Ready - Human Services
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On agenda:
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5/20/2026
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Final action:
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Title:
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Authorization to Amend Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services Qualified Vendor List and Increase Authority (Ordinance S-52893) - Districts 3, 7, 8 & Citywide
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District:
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Citywide, District 3, District 7, District 8
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Related files:
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26-0336, 26-0272, 23-1259, 23-2735, 25-2198, 25-2579, 22-2425, 24-0598, 24-0893, 24-2687, 24-2896, 25-0493, 25-1086
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Title
Authorization to Amend Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services Qualified Vendor List and Increase Authority (Ordinance S-52893) - Districts 3, 7, 8 & Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to amend the Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services Qualified Vendor List (QVL) to add $21,331,996 for a new not to exceed aggregate amount of $91,088,291. Additionally request authorization to allow use of any available Office of Homeless Solutions’ (OHS) funding source to fund QVL contracts up to the not-to-exceed aggregate amount. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds for the life of the QVL.
Report
Summary
The OHS provides support and services for people experiencing homelessness and is committed to addressing homelessness through a comprehensive, regional approach to outreach, shelter, housing and support services. Qualified vendors from the Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services QVL are awarded contracts for specific projects as opportunities become available. Contracts include assistance with City-owned and contractor-operated emergency shelters, as well as Community Court and other supportive services programs for individuals or families experiencing homelessness.
The funding will allow the City to continue providing shelter and supportive services to existing programs. Contracts where funding is required to continue services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 include:
- Phoenix Navigation Center, Community Bridges, Inc., Contract 161657, in the amount of $5 million for continued emergency shelter operations and support services.
- Community Court Program, Community Bridges, Inc., Contract 159460 in the amount of $840,000 for continued Community Court program navigation, case management, connection to health and mental health services and transportation.
- Safe Outdoor Space, Keys to Change, Contract 159301 in the amount of $5 million for continued site operations, 24/7 security, daily meals and janitorial services.
- Safe Outdoor Space, Community Bridges, Inc., Contract 159341 in the amount of $1,252,223 for continued support of case management and connection to behavioral health, housing, and employment services.
- North Mountain Healing Center, Community Bridges, Inc., Contract 161661 in the amount of $3 million for operating expenses associated with emergency shelter, case management and support services.
- Washington Relief Center, Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Contract 164946 in the amount of $5,789,773 for emergency shelter operations, case management, outreach and support services.
- Phoenix Navigation Center, Diocesan Council for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Contract 161531 in the amount of $450,000 for continued operations for Neighborhood Brigade Workforce Readiness Program. Services include workforce development, skill building, economic stability and neighborhood revitalization.
Due to the citywide impact of this item, staff is requesting consent of the full Council under Section 2 of City Council Ordinance S-50419, which requires additional Council approval for certain uses of the QVL.
Contract Term
The term of the QVL will remain unchanged, beginning February 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.
The term of the above contracts with our QVL providers will begin on or about July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
The aggregate cost of the contracts will not exceed $91,088,291 over the life of the QVL. Funding is available in the OHS operating budget and via existing federal, state and county grant funding.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On January 25, 2023, the City Council approved the QVL with Ordinance S-49352.
- On June 28, 2023, the City Council approved an additional $13.3 million in funding with Ordinance S-49924.
- On December 13, 2023, the City Council approved an additional $6,752,847 in funding with Ordinance S-50419.
- On March 20, 2024, the City Council approved an additional $1,388,933 in funding with Ordinance S-50706.
- On May 15, 2023, the City Council approved additional $10.5 million in funding with Ordinance S-50884.
- On January 15, 2025, the City Council approved an additional $15 million in funding with Ordinance S-51541.
- On March 25, 2025, the City Council approved an increase in funding with Ordinance S-51723.
- On June 4, 2025, the City Council approved an additional $6,511,615 in funding for the QVL with Ordinance S-52012.
- On November 5, 2025, the City Council approved the addition of 5 providers to the QVL with Ordinance S-52387.
- On January 7, 2026, the City Council approved an additional $172,900 in funding for the QVL with Ordinance S-52535.
- On February 24, 2026, the City Council approved additional funding with Ordinance S-52629.
Location
Phoenix Navigation Center, 11 S. 71st Avenue, District 7
Safe Outdoor Space, 1537 W. Jackson Street, District 7
North Mountain Healing Center, 9414 N. 25th Avenue, District 3
Washington Relief Center, 2739 E. Washington Street, District 8
Community Court, Citywide
Council Districts: 3, 7, 8 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.
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