REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, AICP, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: CRYSTAL SILVA, Senior Management Analyst
Homeless Services Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for outreach services under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program. The amended agreement term is October 17, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $175,000. (Bid File No. 12501983)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for the provision of outreach services under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all implementing documents. The amended agreement term will extend from October 17, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $175,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) seeks to continue funding homeless street outreach and diversion services under the HHAP program. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for outreach services was released on April 2, 2025, and one proposal was received from the Poverello House. To maintain outreach services through March 31, 2027, staff recommends providing an additional $175,000 in funding to Poverello House.
BACKGROUND
California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program, established in 2019 under AB?101, provides flexible, non-competitive block grants to cities, counties, continuums of care, and tribes. The program aims to reduce homelessness through regional, evidence-based strategies that expand shelter capacity, prevent unsheltered homelessness, and deliver housing-focused services tailored to local needs.
City Funding Timeline:
February 2020: $6,158,246.18
September 2021: $2,911,171 (Round 2)
January 2023: $7,524,257.15 (Ro...
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