Title
Authorization to Amend Contract 157666 with Community Bridges, Inc. for Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter Operations (Ordinance S-52037) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 157666 with Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) to extend the contract term through June 30, 2026, for continued operation of emergency shelter and to add $3,471,500 in funding for a new contract total of $19,371,500. 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 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) interest funds and Opioid Grant funding.
Report
Summary
CBI provides non-congregate bridge shelter and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness at the Rio Fresco Emergency Shelter. Shelter is provided to individuals experiencing homelessness as CBI connects individuals to housing or appropriate services with the goal of ending their homelessness. Onsite services are provided to support obtaining permanent housing.
CBI provides, or connects participants to, the following services, among others as needed:
- Education services.
- Employment assistance.
- Housing/counseling services.
- Mental health services.
- Substance use treatment.
- Laundry, clothing and hygiene supplies.
- Support case conferencing and coordination with providers to connect individuals to services and housing.
Contract Term
Upon approval, the term of the agreement will be extended through June 30, 2026. The current contract term expires June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
The value of the contract will increase by $3,471,500 and total expenditures will not exceed $19,371,500. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available from ARPA interest and Opioid Grant funding.
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 December 4, 2024, City Council approved additional funding to Contract 157666 with Ordinance S-51489.
Location
2425 S. 24th Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions.