Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Community Bridges, Inc, for Rapid Rehousing (Ordinance S-49351)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 147511 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) to add $243,737 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for a new contract amount totaling $555,219. The contractor provides rapid rehousing for individuals moving from homelessness to permanent housing. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract. Funds are available from ESG. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
CBI provides rapid rehousing activities including housing stabilization services and short- and medium-term rental assistance. Persons enrolled in a housing program are engaged with preliminary stabilization services while they participate in activities necessary to obtain appropriate housing. The goal is to increase the rate of engagement leading to housing and to help individuals exit the program without further rental assistance.
Contract Term
The term of the contract, as previously extended, is from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
The new contract amount will not exceed $555,219 for the term of the contract. Funds are available from ESG. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On May 2, 2018, the City Council approved the initial contract for CBI with Ordinance S-44540.
- On May 15, 2019, the City Council approved exercising the extension options for CBI with Ordinance S-45647.
- On Nov. 4, 2020, the City Council authorized a contract extension for CBI through June 30, 2022, with Ordinance S-47035.
- On Feb. 16, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract extension for CBI through June 30, 2023, with Ordinance S-48335.
- On Sept. 21, 2022, the City Council authorized additional funding for CBI with Ordinance S-48997.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.