STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the first twelve-month renewal option to the contract with Legacy Counseling Center, Inc. with a one-time increase in the amount of $81,943.00, from $564,200.00 to $646,143.00, funded under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), to provide master leasing including supportive services and emergency vouchers for homeless persons with HIV/AIDS for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 - Not to exceed $646,143.00 - Financing: 2020-21 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Funds ($564,200.00) and 2020 CARES Act Relief HOPWA #1 Grant Funds ($81,943.00)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas has applied for and received Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") funds since 1993 to support eligible activities within the Dallas Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area ("Dallas EMSA") which includes the counties of Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall. HOPWA Grant Funds are to assist grantees in meeting the housing needs of low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and HIV-related illness and their families.
On June 20, 2019, the City of Dallas Office of Procurement Services issued and solicited and received Requests for Proposals (#BRZ19-00010793) for the HOPWA Program. Legacy Counseling Center, Inc. ("Legacy") submitted a proposal for master leasing and emergency vouchers and was recommended for funding.
On October 23, 2019, City Council authorized a twelve-month contract, with two twelve-month renewal options contingent on available funding, with Legacy to provide master leasing including supportive services and emergency vouchers for homeless persons with HIV/AIDS by Resolution No. 19-1665.
On April 22, 2020, City Cou...
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