Title
Authorization to Increase Authority with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. Contract 161600 for Family Emergency Shelter Services (Ordinance S-52890) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to amend Contract 161600 with UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. to add $725,000 to the contract in order to provide continued emergency shelter for homeless families. The term of the contract will remain unchanged. The new total amount will not exceed $2,125,000. Funding is available from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding and Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG) there is no impact to the General Fund. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
The increased funding will provide an additional year of support of emergency shelter, essential services, and facility operations for families experiencing homelessness. UMOM is the largest family shelter in Arizona and the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) frequently encounters families in urgent need of services. OHS coordinates with UMOM to ensure families have access to shelter and services to assist in obtaining permanent housing. For the continued term of this contract, UMOM will provide emergency shelter, essential services, and facility operations.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will remain unchanged and terminates on June 30, 2030.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will not exceed $2,125,000 over the life of the contract. Funding is available from Emergency Solutions Grant and Community Development Block Grant.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 26, 2024, the City Council approved Contract 161600 with Ordinance S-51097.
On June 4, 2025, the City Council approved a contract extension with Ordinance S-51971.
Location
3333 E. Van Buren Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.