9.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL (AMENDED)
- Meeting Date:
- 05/07/2024
- From:
- Patrick Brown, Purchasing Director
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Approval of Contract with Flagstaff Shelter Services for emergency shelter and services, in an annual amount of $100,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Approve the Contract with Flagstaff Shelter Services for emergency shelter and services, in an annual amount of $100,000; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Executive Summary:
The City Council has directed staff to allocate $100,000, annually, for emergency shelter and services to Flagstaff Sheltering Services, Inc. ("FSS"). FSS intends to use the City’s annual financial support of $100,000, to continue to provide safe shelter, housing services, budgeting support, and access to nutritious meals and coordinated medical and behavioral health care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Flagstaff.
Financial Impact:
Project Name: Emergency Shelter and Services
Cost: $100,000.00
Account Number Budgeted: 001-09-402-1311-1-4273
FY 2023-24 Budgeted Amount: $100,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Cost: $100,000.00
Account Number Budgeted: 001-09-402-1311-1-4273
FY 2023-24 Budgeted Amount: $100,000.00
Funding Source: General Fund
Policy Impact:
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
The City Council had discussions regarding allocation of funds last summer and directed staff to work to provide financial assistance to Flagstaff Shelter Services, Inc. to shelter the vulnerable population.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
- Approve the Contract with Flagstaff Shelter Services for emergency shelter and services, in an annual amount of $100,000; or
- Do not approve the Contract.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Sustainable and Innovative Infrastructure: Support the community’s social infrastructure needs; assist those partner organizations that provide services the City does not.
Safe & Healthy Community: Support social services, community partners, and housing opportunities.
Livable Community: Actively support attainable and affordable housing through the City’s 10-Year Housing plan as well as other projects and opportunities.
Safe & Healthy Community: Support social services, community partners, and housing opportunities.
Livable Community: Actively support attainable and affordable housing through the City’s 10-Year Housing plan as well as other projects and opportunities.
Connection to Regional Plan:
None.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
Housing for All / HA-1: Create housing options for households at all income levels and family sizes occupied by local residents.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
None.