Title
Authorization to Amend Homeless Services Ordinance S-49685 to Increase Authority (Ordinance S-50343)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Homeless Services Ordinance S-49685 to add $1.2 million in General Purpose Funds (GPF), for a revised not to exceed amount of $16,290,360. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds for the life of the contracts. Funding is available in the Human Services Department operating budget.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Human Services Department, Office of Homeless Solutions provides support services for persons who are experiencing homelessness. The additional funding will be used for the following distinct services prioritized by the City of Phoenix based on local needs.
Scope of Work 4 - Outreach and Engagement for Persons Experiencing Homelessness (Contract 158735 with Community Bridges, Inc.):
Add $600,000 in GPF to support outreach and engagement services for persons experiencing homelessness.
Scope of Work 5 - Phoenix Community Action Response Engagement Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Outreach (Contract 158883 with Community Bridges, Inc.):
Add $600,000 in GPF to support the city’s process for connecting the community with services like encampment clean-up, shelters, and other resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Contract Term
The term for each contract will remain unchanged. Each contract term is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with four one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
Expenditures will not exceed $16,290,360 over the life of the contracts. Funding is available in the Human Services Department operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On May 3, 2023, the City Council approved the Authorization to Enter Into Contracts for Homeless Services- Request for Proposals Contract Awards with Ordinance S-49685.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.