Title
Agreement with Community Bridges, Inc. for Police Security Services at the 24/7 Heat Relief Respite Center (Ordinance S-51725) - District 7 & Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), to provide police security services at the 24/7 Heat Relief Respite Center located at 20 W. Jackson Street. The financial impact will not exceed $700,000, and Community Bridges, Inc. will cover the cost of police services. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and disburse all funds related to this item.
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) provides support and services for persons experiencing homelessness and is committed to protecting residents and visitors from heat-related illnesses, death, and other severe health consequences resulting from both indoor and outdoor heat exposure. During months of extreme heat, the focus is to provide respite for vulnerable populations through temporary, emergency heat shelter and cooling centers. OHS has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Community Bridges, Inc. to operate five centers during the extreme heat. To ensure public safety, police services are requested at the 24/7 respite center, located at 20 W. Jackson Street. Uniformed officers will be deployed to the respite center in a marked police vehicle, seven days a week, during peak hours, to maintain public safety, deter crime, and answer calls for service. The cost for these services will be paid by CBI.
Contract Term
The contract would begin May 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
Community Bridges, Inc. will pay the cost of police services at the 24/7 respite center. The financial impact will not exceed $700,000.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved (Ordinance S-51378) on October 30, 2024 for police services provided at the 24/7 heat relief respite center during the 2024 extreme summer months.
Location
20 W. Jackson Street
Council District 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.