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 an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to accept funds in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00, to be granted to the Bridge Steps for homeless assistance services to be provided at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 - Estimated Revenue: General Fund $1,300,000.00
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BACKGROUND
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center ("The Bridge") opened on May 20, 2008, providing a centralized entry point for homeless persons to access multiple services at one location through on-site services and co-located agencies. The Bridge serves almost 7,000 adult individuals experiencing homelessness per year, the majority of whom transition out of the agency's collaborative network rapidly. For adults experiencing episodes of homelessness, The Bridge provides triage services, jail diversion/reentry services, medical/behavioral health care services, and day shelter services. For adults experiencing or at-risk of long-term homelessness, The Bridge provides night shelter and recreational/education services and assists clients in obtaining employment/disability income and affordable/supportive housing.
Dallas County has been providing funding for homeless assistance services at The Bridge since it opened. Approval of this item will provide for funding for the operation of The Bridge for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The funds will be counted towards satisfying Bridge Steps fundraising requirement.
Effective October 1, 2025, the Office of Community Care and Empowerment, the Office of Homeless Solutions, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and the Department of Housing and Community Development will merge and become the new Office of Housing and Community...
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