REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: IEN XIONG, Senior Management Analyst
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) to continue operating twelve (12) emergency shelter beds at Fresno Safe House, a secure site in Fresno, California, that provides refuge for individuals and families due to domestic violence. MMC will also utilize motel vouchers to expand temporary housing services to clients off site until a room becomes available at the Fresno Safe House shelter. The amendment, funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program will cover July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 for an amount not to exceed $240,000. (Bid File No.12500851)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with MMC to provide funding for twelve (12) emergency shelter beds at Fresno Safe House, a secure site in Fresno, California, that provides refuge for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Additionally, MMC will utilize motel vouchers to expand the ability to meet the needs of the community by temporarily housing clients off site until a room becomes available at the Fresno Safe House shelter. The amendment, funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program will cover the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for an additional amount not to exceed $240,000, and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to sign all implementing agreements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends a total allocation of $240,000 to MMC to provide emergency shelter operations at Fresno Safe House, a secure site in Fresno, California, that provides refuge for individuals and families due to domestic violence. The City of Fresno...
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