REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ERIKA LOPEZ, Senior Management Analyst
Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus:
1. Approve an Amendment to the Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus Agreement with Elevate Community Services to increase the funding by $132,539.21 for a total award of $385,805.42 for emergency shelter within the City of Fresno.
2. Approve the seventh revision of the Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus Activity Allocations to reallocate $132,539.21 to fund emergency shelter operations
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the agreement between the City of Fresno and Elevate Community Services, approve the seventh revision of the Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Activity Allocations, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing agreements as approved to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) is proposing an amendment to the ESG-CV agreement with Elevate Community Services (Elevate) to cover increased costs at Travel Inn and aid in the full expenditure of ESG-CV funds by the September 30, 2023 expenditure deadline.
BACKGROUND
The Travel Inn consists of 60 rooms and 150 beds and has operated at full capacity since opening in September 2021. Travel Inn operates as a triage emergency congregate shelter which requires extensive supportive services and case management. Travel Inn provides 24-hour staffing, on-site wrap-around services, welcomes individuals with present mental health or addiction issues, and is the lowest ...
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