STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Housing & Homelessness Solutions
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the City Manager to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to add funding in the amount of $164,293.00 with Bridge Steps for the management and all operational responsibility of the City's homeless shelter facility for FY 2023-24 for the Office of Homeless Solutions - Not to exceed $164,293.00, from $5,669,686.00 to $5,833,979.00 - Financing: FY 2022 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program Reallocation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2023, additional funds were made available in the amount of $164,293.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) reallocation fund for services provided by The Bridge. Notification of the additional funds was not received in time to be included in the acceptance of funding on the August 23, 2023, council meeting. This item will add the reallocated funds to the management services contract.
The approved facility management services contract provides for the management and all operational responsibility of the City's homeless shelter located at 1818 Corsicana Street (Homeless Assistance Center). The contract as amended is managed by the Office of Homeless Solutions. The scope of work includes support services programs for clients, which utilize best practices specified by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. 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.
As the only low barrier shelter and entry point for all adult males and females experiencing homelessness in the City, this agreement is vital to keeping guests sheltered ...
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