Title
Operating Funds for Phoenix Starfish Place (Ordinance S-48880)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into any agreements as necessary and make payments to Phoenix Starfish Place Corporation in an amount up to $1.2 million over a period of three years to finance ongoing operating expenses. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Phoenix Starfish Place Corporation is organized and operated exclusively as an instrumentality of the City of Phoenix, dedicated to the healing and empowerment of victims of human trafficking by providing safe housing, case management and supportive services to its residents. Federal funds are not available to support the community's operations and capital improvement needs to make the property true transitional housing.
Procurement Information
In accordance with A.R. 3.10 a Sole Source Determination due to Unique Nature of the Supplier was fully approved.
Contract Term
The term of any agreement(s) will end no later than June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $400,000 annually for a total of $1.2 million over the three years.
Location
Council District: 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Housing Department.