Title
Request Authorization to Increase Funding for Contract 159075 with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (Ordinance S-50615)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to increase funding for Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) in an amount of up to $1.5 million to provide gap funding for emergency shelter services. The revised total contract value will not exceed $6,735,990. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
The City has contracted with CASS to provide emergency shelter services since July 1, 2007. The facility currently serves up to 600 single adult men and women. The shelter is located on the Key Campus, formerly known as the Human Services Campus, a coordinated entry access point which is run out of the Brian Garcia Welcome Center. This coordination is critical to serving the homeless population in this area and to regional efforts to end homelessness. CASS is a provider of shelter services for single adults and families in Phoenix and Maricopa County and is the only facility that has the capacity to serve this large number of homeless individuals.
The additional gap funding is essential for the continuation of shelter services for the agency's single adult shelter and family shelter. In addition, enhanced reporting requirements will be implemented to ensure CASS is aligned with regional standards for emergency shelter services.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will remain unchanged, beginning on or about July 1, 2023, with four one-year options to extend, which may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
The contract will have an annual budget of up to $1,347,198 subject to annual budget approval. The total contract value shall not exceed $6,735,990. General Purpose funding is available in the Office of Homeless Solutions' budget, subject to annual budget approval, and within the City’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 14, 2023, the City Council approved Contract 159075 with Ordinance S-49849.
On Feb. 7, 2024, the City Council approved an increase in funding under Contract 159075 with Ordinance S-50555.
Location
230 S. 12th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.