STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Nadia Chandler-Hardy
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Bridge Steps to provide temporary homeless shelter and dormitory management services for a 400-bed homeless shelter established at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in order to assist the City's efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 for the period of March 21, 2020 through May 31, 2020; and execute any and all documents required by the contract - Not to exceed $78,124.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
BridgeSteps (aka "The Bridge") and The Salvation Army ("Lead Organizations") are proposing to provide temporary shelter operations at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center ("KBHCC") for adult men and women experiencing homelessness in accordance with the below plan. These services will be provided by staff who work for an approved nonprofit organization, faith institution or hospital, with staff from homeless service providers getting priority.
Organizational Responsibilities:
The Lead Organizations will ensure the KBHCC is staffed with individuals who work in or have experience in the nonprofit sector, to include faith institutions and hospital systems. Priority will be given to organizations that provide homeless recovery services.
The Bridge will take the lead on shelter operations at KBHCC to include having The Bridge staff onsite during each shift nightly and designating a staff member from The Bridge to serve as the Nonprofit Workers Lead to respond to worker inquiries and serve as the point of contact for the City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions Operational Lead. The Bridge will serve as the contracted partner with the City of Dallas. All funding received for these services will be directed to The Bridge, who wil...
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