Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Community Bridges, Inc. 157666 for Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter Operations (Ordinance S-52809) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend current Contract 157666 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) to add $809,193 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Funds for a new contract total of $20,180,693 million and to place land use restrictions on the Rio Fresco property for a 10-year period. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of CDBG-CV funding.
Report
Summary
CBI provides bridge housing and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness at 2425 S. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034. Temporary lodging is provided to individuals experiencing homelessness as CBI moves individuals to either housing or appropriate services with the goal of ending their homelessness. The land use restriction will ensure that the site will be used as an emergency shelter for a period of at least 10 years.
Supportive services are also provided to support long-term success in retaining housing. The additional funding will assist with the continued support to provide or connect participants to a variety of supportive services and facility maintenance and improvement. Facility improvements address critical repairs necessary for the site, including fire safety upgrades and roof replacement.
Contract Term
The current contract term expires June 30, 2026. A land use restriction agreement will ensure Rio Fresco is used for shelter for an additional 10 years as the City is providing funds for facility improvement.
Financial Impact
The value of the contract will increase by $809,193 and expenditures will not exceed $20,180,693 million. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available from CDBG-CV.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On August 2, 2022, City Council approved Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-48895.
On December 6, 2023, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-50360.
On June 4, 2025, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-52037.
Location
2425 S. 24th Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.