PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: October 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to exercise the second of two, one-year renewal options to the service contract with Bridge Steps dba The Bridge for immediate housing solutions, including the assistance to homeless persons by providing rental assistance in conjunction with supportive services through the Rapid Re-housing Program at the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center for the period October 14, 2026 through October 13, 2027 - Not to exceed $119,549.00, from $274,909.44 to $394,458.44 - Financing: FY 2026-27 Emergency Solutions Grant Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity Framework.
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BACKGROUND
On May 2, 2024, a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") (OHS-2024-00024798) for Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) Rapid Re-housing Services, and received nine responses, with Bridge Steps dba The Bridge (“The Bridge”) being selected based on experience, approach/methodology and financial capacity.
The ESG Rapid Re-housing Services contract will provide homeless persons with access to housing quickly and provide the supportive services needed to assist them in maintaining housing stability. This contract is in support of the following key priorities: preventing homelessness, protecting persons experiencing homelessness, promoting affordable housing solutions, and partnering to maximize resources. The services will be provided at the City’s homeless shelter located at 1818 Corsicana Street (The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center). The contract will be managed by the Office of Housing and Community Empowerment. Services include short-term and medium-term rental assistance, housing stability case management and essential supportive services for clients, which utilize best practices specified b...
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