Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into agreements with various non-profit organizations to assist with the rehabilitation of four emergency shelter facilities serving homeless individuals or families. The total amount of these agreements is $250,000 from the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget through the Emergency Shelter Repair program.
The Emergency Shelter Repair Program provides funds to emergency shelter facilities in need of repair in order to improve services to homeless individuals or families. A Request for Proposals was issued by the Community Shelter Board (CSB) to emergency shelter providers. Proposals were submitted and then reviewed by CSB and City staff. Repair projects primarily focus on health and safety issues that need to be addressed for the well-being of both staff and clients. Projects include, but are not limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations, and improved security systems. Each of the agencies is providing matching resources including both cash and/or in-kind contributions.
Emergency action is requested for this legislation in order to comply with the time line for the projects to begin construction.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this project are included in the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget in Fund 782 Housing Preservation.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into agreements with various non-profit organizations for the Emergency Shelter Repair Program; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000 from the Housing Preservation Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into agreements with various non profit organizations to implement the Emergency Shelter Repair Program; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Shelter Repair Program will provide funds to assist in the repair of emergency shelter facilities; and
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