ORDINANCE NO. 240046
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a $7,137,610 contract with Hope Faith-Homeless Assistance Campus to provide a non-congregate, low-barrier shelter facility to assist unsheltered families and individuals using previously-appropriated HOME ARP funds.
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WHEREAS, the City, through the Housing and Community Development Department, requested proposals to provide a non-congregate, low-barrier shelter facility to assist unsheltered families and individuals within our community for qualified populations associated with the HOME ARP Allocation Plan as approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, the City sought to provide non-profit operating and capacity building assistance, as well as supportive housing services, including homeless prevention and housing counseling, capacity building, eligible operating costs, and administration; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2023, the evaluation committee recommended the proposal of Hope Faith Ministries, Inc., dba Hope Faith-Homeless Assistance Campus; and
WHEREAS, any executed contract shall include 1) renovation of an existing homeless serving space so that portion of the building can be used as non-congregate, low-barrier shelter; 2) 24/7 operation of the shelter with case management/services; and 3) capacity expansion through a jobs program for homeless individuals and the addition of a fundraising professional for sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a contract with Hope Faith-Homeless Assistance Campus to provide a non-congregate, low-barrier shelter facility to assist unsheltered families and individuals using previously-appropriated HOME ARP funds.
Section 2. That the maximum contract of $7,137,610 includes up to $4,797,89...
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