Title
Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. (Ordinance S-49597)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) to acquire real property located at 2425 S. 24th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Shelter). The total value of the contract will not exceed $12.5 million. Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix are each contributing $6.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward this project. 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 ARPA funds received from the federal government and is part of the Homelessness Projects program.
Report
Summary
CBI currently leases the Shelter and provides bridge housing and supportive services to guests staying at the Shelter. Temporary lodging and appropriate services are provided to individuals experiencing homelessness as the service provider moves individuals into housing, with the end goal of ending their homelessness. Supportive services are provided to support long term success in retaining housing.
Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix have joined efforts to provide funding in support of CBI’s acquisition of the Shelter as an immediate solution to address the growing number of unsheltered individuals in the downtown area.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin on or about May 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The total value of the contract will not exceed $12.5 million. Funding is available from the City's and County’s ARPA allocations. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Location
2425 S. 24th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.