Title
Authorization to Amend Homeless Services Ordinance S-49685 to Increase Payment Authority (Ordinance S-50816)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Homeless Services Ordinance S-49685 to add $50,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, for a revised aggregate amount not to exceed amount of $16,340,360. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds for the life of the contracts.
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 to provide continued support in activities including housing stabilization services and/or short- and medium-term rental assistance. The intent of the service is to provide persons enrolled in a housing program with preliminary stabilization services while they participate in activities necessary to obtain appropriate housing. Activities may include all activities outlined in ESG regulations at 24 CFR 576.104-106.
Contract Term
The term for the contracts will remain unchanged. The contract term is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with four one-year options to extend.
Financial Impact
Expenditures will not exceed $16,340,360 over the life of the contracts approved in Ordinance S-49685.
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.
- On Nov.15, 2023, the City Council approved additional funding for contracts 158735 and 158883 for $1.2 million with Ordinance S-50343.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.