Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development enter into an unplanned modification a Not For Profit Service Contract with Community Shelter Board to add additional funding in an amount up to $83,800.00 from the ERA2 fund. The additional funding will continue to help coordinate the work of the Homelessness Prevention Network (HPN) by administering the program, data management, and the continued coordination between the networks of agencies through September 30, 2025.
This unplanned modification is needed as the Homelessness prevention Network (HPN) has grown and improved through its first year. Due to the growth there are additional trainings, system design, implementation needs, as well as an evaluation of the HPN to determine effectiveness in preventing entry into the homelessness system. This funding will further train and certify the housing resource specialists in homelessness prevention as well as provide the additional support needed to assure the growth of the program and evaluate the program to assure its effectiveness.
The additional funding was reviewed by the Human Services team with regards to the cost of the trainings, certifications, and the need for growth within the program and found it to be sufficient. It is in the best interest of the City not to do further procurement efforts for this modification as the CSB is the leader and coordinator of the work for the HPN.
Original Agreement $ 153,600.00 Ord. 3301-2023 PO424901
Modification No. 1 $ 83,800.00 Ord. 2580-2024
Total $ 237,400.00
Ordinance No. 3301-2023 which was approved on December 4, 2023 by council authorized the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $153,600.00 of U.S. Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds. This authorization allowed Community Shelter Board work with hard-to-reach and vulnerable families, expectan...
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