INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM December 26, 2024
TO: Dan Lewis, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Request authorization of a funding increase to a Social Services Agreement with Heading Home
to provide additional Permanent Supportive Housing services
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The City of Albuquerque is transferring the management of 90 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) vouchers originally awarded to Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHC), contract number 2025SS00000200, to Heading Home due to SHC’s inability to meet its contractual obligations, which has disrupted service delivery and jeopardized housing stability. Heading Home was originally approved for $720,000.00; this was procured through a competitive multi-year RFP process. This legislation will add $531,614.10 in additional funding (previously allocated to SHC) to assume these services. These 90 additional households served will bring Heading Home’s total population served to 150 households. Of the 10 providers originally procured for PSH vouchers, 3 agreed to take on additional vouchers-one within their 20% funding threshold and two requiring Council approval-while one provider declined, and six serve target populations unsuitable for the available vouchers. This adjustment ensures continuity of services for vulnerable residents and requires Council approval to reallocate the necessary funds to Heading Home's existing contract.
The social service agreement with Heading Home will not exceed the total amount of $1,251,614.10, for the time period of January 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2025.
The Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness respectfully forwards this request to the Council for consideration and action.
Legislation Title: Request authorization of a funding increase to a Social Services Agreement with Heading Home to provide additional Permanent Supportive Housing services.
Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Samantha Sengel, EdD Date Lauren Keefe Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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Gilbert Ramirez, Director Date
Dept. of Health, Housing, & Homelessness