Title
Agreement with Community Bridges, Inc. for Police Security at the Burton Barr Library Heat Relief Cooling Center (Ordinance S-51378) - District 7
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with Community Bridges, Inc. to provide police security services at the Burton Barr Library Heat Relief Cooling Center. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) provides support and services for persons experiencing homelessness and is committed to ending homelessness through a comprehensive, regional approach to housing and services. During months of extreme heat the focus is to provide respite for vulnerable populations through temporary, emergency heat shelter and cooling centers. OHS contracted with Community Bridges, Inc. to operate five centers during the extreme heat (Ordinance S-50706). In order to ensure public safety, Police services were requested at the Burton Barr Library Heat Relief while the center was open. Police services were provided by officers working overtime.
Contract Term
The contract would be retroactively approved for June 1, 2024, and will terminate on October 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
Community Bridges, Inc. will reimburse the City for police services at the Burton Barr Library Heat Relief Cooling Center. The financial impact will be approximately $650,000.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved Emergency Shelter/Heat Related Respite Operator and Supportive Services (Ordinance S-50706) on March 20, 2024.
Location
Burton Barr Library, 1221 N. Central Avenue
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.