Title
Request to Extend Contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. for The Haven Project (Ordinance S-49786)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 156214 with Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. (CASS) for COVID-19 related, essential public facility improvements for The Haven to Dec. 31, 2023. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is available from Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CDBG-CV) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
On July 1, 2021, the City Council approved entering into a contract with CASS to utilize CDBG-CV funds for public facility improvements for the acquisition and facility improvement costs of a new emergency shelter bed facility focused on individuals experiencing homelessness over the age of 55 years old. The project will support the creation of 170 new shelter beds.
The contract is set to expire June 30, 2022, and an extension through Dec. 31, 2023, is necessary to allow CASS additional time to complete the scope of the contract. The value of the contract will remain unchanged and will not exceed $4,000,000.
Contract Term
The term of the contract extension period will be from July 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023, with an option to extend for an additional three months, exercised at the discretion of the City Manager, or his designee.
Financial Impact
The total contract value will remain unchanged and will not exceed $4,000,000. Funding is available from Community Development Block Grant CARES Act funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On July 1, 2021, the City Council approved Contract 156214 with Ordinance S-47805.
Location
8152 N. Black Canyon Highway
Council District: 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Neighborhood Services Department.