Title
Authorization to Enter into Contracts with Central Arizona Shelter Services and the Human Services Campus (Ordinance S-47414)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contracts with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. for COVID-19 related essential services, facility improvements, operations and homeless support activities; and also with the Human Services Campus for COVID-19 related essential services, operations and/or facility improvements. The term for each contract will begin on or about April 1, 2021 and end on Sept. 30, 2022. The aggregate value of the contracts will not exceed $4 million over the life of the contracts. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is one-time monies from a combination of Emergency Solutions Grant and Community Development Block Grant funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
On Feb. 3, 2021 City Council approved an increase in the amount of shelter beds at the Human Services Campus (HSC) with Ordinance G-6799. Services are provided by Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) to adults ages 18 years and older. Utilizing the Trauma-Informed Care model, services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
On Feb. 17, 2021 City Council approved a $4 million allocation of funds for CASS and HSC to fund homeless support activities to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in one of the City's most vulnerable populations and allow them to move into shelters at a much quicker pace. CASS requires funding for essential services, facility improvements, operations and homeless support activities. The HSC requires funding for essential services, operations and/or facility improvements. The funding distribution is as follows:
- CASS: $2.4 million
- Human Services Campus: $1.6 million
Procurement Information
Due to the need for an emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Phoenix has obtained all necessary federal waivers to enter into these emergency agreements.
Contract Term
The term of this contract will begin on or about April 1, 2021 and end on Sept. 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $4 million over the life of the contracts. Funding is one-time monies from a combination of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Jan. 21, 2021 the Land Use and Livability Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of broad allocations of ESG-CV2 funds to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or receiving homeless assistance, and to support homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
On Feb. 3, 2021 City Council approved the increase of the amount of shelter beds at the Human Services Campus with Ordinance G-6799.
On Feb. 17, 2021 City Council approved a Substantial Amendment to the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan's 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan with Ordinance S-47330 and directed a $4 million allocation from those funds to go to CASS and the HSC.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.