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Authorization to Amend Ordinances to Reflect Authorized Annual Increases for Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. (Ordinance S-46993)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Ordinance S-44630 to reflect the addition of $325,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $225,000 in General Funds (GF) annually to Contract 145545 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), upon annual budget approval. Additionally, request authorization to amend Ordinance S-44114 to reflect the annual addition of $125,000 in T2050 monies upon annual budget approval for the same contract. The aggregate contract amount for all funding sources will not exceed $5,200,000 over the life of the five-year contract. This funding supports navigation teams who assist persons experiencing homelessness and the PHX C.A.R.E.S. program. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
Staff is requesting an administrative correction to Ordinances S-44630 and S-44114. In July 2017, the Human Services Department executed a contract with CBI to provide outreach and engagement services for persons experiencing homelessness.
In November 2017, the Transit Department received Council approval to add $125,000 to Contract 145545 to fund a navigation team focused on light rail and the station area. Since that time, funding for this team has been included in the Transit Department's annual budget but the ordinance did not specify annual funding. Staff is requesting a correction to Ordinance S-44114 to reflect the addition of $125,000 annually to Contract 145545, contingent upon the annual City Council budget adoption.
In June 2018, authorization was given to allocate $325,000 in CDBG funding for two additional homeless navigation teams to assist homeless individuals. During the 2018-19 budget process, $225,000 in General funds was allocated for two more navigation teams to assist the PHX C.A.R.E.S. program. Staff is requesting a correction to Ordinance S-44630 to reflect the addition of $550,000 annually to Contract 145545, contingent upon the City's CDBG allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the annual City Council budget adoption.
Contract Term
The term of the contract is five years beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The addition of $125,000 annually in T2050 monies, beginning on July 1, 2017; and $325,000 in CDBG and $225,000 in GF annually beginning July 1, 2018. The contract aggregate will not exceed $5,200,000. Funding is contingent upon the City's annual CDBG allocation from HUD, the approval of the HUD Annual Action Plan and the Phoenix City Council annual budget adoption.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The release of an RFP was approved by the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee on Feb. 21, 2017.
City Council approved Contract 145545 with Ordinance S-43631 on June 7, 2017.
City Council approved an additional $125,000 with Ordinance S-44114 on Nov. 29, 2017.
City Council approved an additional $550,000 with Ordinance S-44630 on June 6, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.