STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: September 25, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Nadia Chandler-Hardy
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the amended and restated Management Services Contract, Phase II, with Bridge Steps for continued operation, programming, and services at The Bridge for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; (2) funding from the City of Dallas General Fund in an amount not to exceed $4,443,847.00 for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; (3) funding from the City of Dallas General Fund in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for up to 50 pay-to-stay shelter beds for stays of up to 90 days per person at a rate of $12.00 per person per night for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and (4) funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") Homeless Housing and Services Program ("HHSP") Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $843,421.00 from the FY 2020 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program 19-20 Fund for the period September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 - Total not to exceed $5,487,268.00 - Financing: General Fund ($4,643,847.00) and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Grant Funds ($843,421.00)
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BACKGROUND
On December 13, 2017, City Council approved the amended and restated Management Services Contract, Phase II ("Restated Contract"), with Bridge Steps, for continued operation, programming, and management of The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center ("HAC") located at 1818 Corsicana, as a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter committed to ending and preventing homelessness, with continued emphasis on using the Homeless Management Information System ("HMIS") to record and report client and services data, and increased emphasis on fundraising and financial sustainability, by Resolut...
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