STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Livable
AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Alina Ciocan
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to exercise the first of two, one-year renewal options with Bridge Steps dba The Bridge to the service contract for immediate housing solutions, including the assistance of homeless persons by providing rental assistance in conjunction with supportive services through the Rapid Rehousing Program at the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center for the Office of Homeless Solutions, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 - Not to exceed $125,899.00 - Financing: FY 2025-26 Emergency Solutions Grant Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
On May 2, 2024, the Office of Homeless Solutions issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") (OHS-2024-00024798) for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Rapid Re-Housing Services. The NOFA closed on May 31, 2024. As part of this formal solicitation process, the Office of Homeless Solutions received nine responses, and Bridge Steps dba The Bridge ("The Bridge") was selected based on experience, approach/methodology and financial capacity.
The ESG Rapid Rehousing 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 (Homeless Recovery Center). The contract will be managed by the Office of Homeless Solutions. Services include short-term and medium-term rental assistance, hous...
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