Agenda Item Description
Management Services Contract with Bridge Steps: Authorize (1) an amended and restated Management Services Contract, Phase II (MSC), with Bridge Steps consistent with the original intent as a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter with proven results in housing placement, reduction in average length stay and reduction in returns to homelessness and to ensure The Bridge complies with all conditions for additional funding for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020; (2) funding for Bridge Steps for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 from General Funds in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000; (3) funding for Bridge Steps for the period September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Grant Funds, under the Homeless Housing and Services Program in an amount not to exceed $811,130, previously approved on September 13, 2017, by Resolution No. 17-1421; and (4) execution of the MSC - Total not to exceed $5,611,130 - Financing: General Funds ($4,800,000)