STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 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 (1) ratification of $314,800.00 to pay outstanding invoices due to Couture Hotel Corporation dba Wyndham Garden Dallas North for hotel lodging services due to COVID-19; (2) execution of a contract with Couture Hotel Corporation dba Wyndham Garden Dallas North for ongoing services in an amount up to $253,000.00 - Total not to exceed $567,800.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Funds
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BACKGROUND
This item allows for the emergency ratification for hotel lodging services to individuals sheltered by the City of Dallas in response to COVID-19. These services were provided between October 5th and December 8th, 2020. Ongoing services for hotel lodging related to COVID-19 will continue until December 30, 2020. These services were procured utilizing emergency procurement guidelines which allow for the procurement of goods and services where routine bidding requirements cannot be followed. Emergency procurements are exempt from competitive bidding under the City Charter and State Law.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 22, 2020, City Council authorized the acceptance of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Coronavirus Relief Funds to aid the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) response throughout the city by Resolution No. 20-0644.
City Council was briefed on the proposed uses of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, Coronavirus Relief Funds to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19 on June 17, 2020.
On May 13, 2020, City Council authorized an emergency service price agreement with Couture Hotel Corporation dba Wyndham Garden Dallas North f...
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