INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM December 16, 2022
TO: Isaac Benton, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT: title
Approval of FY23 contract to operate shelter services for people experiencing homelessness at Gibson Health Hub including Emergency Winter Beds, Gateway Shelter, and 24/7 Receiving Area
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As a result of Request for Proposal RFP-2022-288-FCS-EB, the Department of Family & Community Services is entering into a Social Services Agreement with Heading Home operate necessary services for people experiencing homeless at Gibson Health Hub in the amount of $1,094,370 of City General Funds. This contract is needed to provide an expansion to the winter shelter beds in our sheltering system by providing a location at Gibson Health Hub. Additionally, the provider will operate the first phase of the Gateway overnight beds and provide services to the 24/7 Receiving Area. Without this contract, many single adults will not be sheltered and will reside in places not meant for human habitation.
The contract with Heading Home totals $1,094,370 and includes three scopes:
1. Operation of the Winter Emergency Overnight Beds in Gibson Health Hub
2. Operation of Gateway Phase I Overnight beds
3. Support services for the 24/7 Receiving Area
The Department of Family & Community Services respectfully forwards this request to the Council for consideration and immediate action.