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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a contract, including any necessary amendments, with the United States Veterans Initiative, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA, in the amount of $113,036 to operate the Interim Shelter Program from April 13, 2020 through June 28, 2020, at 1718-1722 Hayes Avenue; and
Authorize City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to Lease 35431 to extend the term until July 28, 2020. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with the United States Veterans Initiative, Inc. (U.S. Vets), to continue to operate the Interim Shelter Program through June 28, 2020. The Interim Shelter Program provides low-barrier, safe and supportive shelter, food and comfort to homeless adult individuals and transitional age youth (TAY).
The Interim Shelter Program is an integral part of the Coordinated Entry System (CES), which was created to ensure consistent approaches for access to, and delivery of, services in the City of Long Beach (City). This program provides increased engagement opportunities with individuals experiencing homelessness to encourage enrollment into case management services, employment and housing programs through the Multi-Service Center, and further maximizes the effectiveness of those services to reduce homelessness in Long Beach.
The current Interim Shelter Program is funded by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). LAHSA was responsible for selecting the interim shelter provider through a competitive application process, contracting with providers and overseeing the interim shelter operations. Through that process, it was determined that the Interim Shelter Program would be operated by the U.S. Vets at property owned by the City, at 1718-1722 Hayes Avenue (Site). The current contract between LAHSA and U.S. Vets is slated to end on March 31, 2020.
On February 18, 2020, the City Co...
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