STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Homeless Solutions
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the amended and restated Management Services Contract, Phase II, with Bridge Steps to (1) extend the Amended and Restates Management Services Contract for one year from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 with up to one year extension option, to competitively bid these services; (2) provide funding from the City of Dallas General Fund in an amount not to exceed $4,443,847.00 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; (3) provide funding from the City of Dallas General Fund in an amount not to exceed $219,000.00 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, 2021 through September 30, 2022; (4) provide the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Homeless Housing and Services Program Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $818,966.00 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022; and (5) execution of the Supplemental Agreement No. 5 and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $5,481,813.00 - Financing: General Fund ($4,662,847.00) and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Grant Funds ($818,966.00)
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BACKGROUND
The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center ("The Bridge") opened on May 20, 2008, providing a centralized entry point for homeless persons to access multiple services at one location through on? site services and co-located agencies. The Bridge serves almost 7,000 adult individuals experiencing homelessness per year, the majority of whom transition out of the agency's collaborative network rapidly. For adults experiencing episodes of homelessness, The Bridge p...
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