Title
Request Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. for Rapid Rehousing Services Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Ordinance S-46601)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) to provide rapid rehousing services for single men in shelters in the City of Phoenix. The term of the contract will be on or about May 6, 2020 through Aug. 31, 2022, with an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,800,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is one-time monies and is provided from either Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Community Development Block Grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and/or Coronavirus Relief Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Phoenix Human Services (HSD), Housing, and Neighborhood Services Departments have joined efforts to address the increase of homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HSD has been tasked to secure rapid rehousing services for at-risk single men. CASS will provide rapid rehousing services to 200 single men. Rapid rehousing services will include move-in deposit, utility deposit, long-term rental/utility assistance, and case management services.
Procurement Information
The City of Phoenix has obtained, and will obtain, any and all necessary federal waivers to alleviate the need to comply with federal procurement guidelines.
Contract Term
The term this contract will begin on or about May 6, 2020 through Aug. 31, 2022. This contract may be extended based on continuous need and available funding, which may be exercised by the City Manager or designee.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of this contract shall not exceed $1,800,000. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding will be provided with either U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant, Community Development Block Grants, and/or the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.