REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: JILLIAN GAYTAN, Sr Management Analyst
Homeless Services Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve agreement with Marjaree Mason Center to operate as a homeless family emergency shelter for a total award amount of $110,167.00.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) agreement with Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) to operate as a homeless family emergency shelter and authorize the City Manager to sign all implementing agreements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) is seeking to award funding for emergency shelter operations and service coordination as part of the HHAP program requirements. Staff issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on May 9, 2023, and received two responses, both were determined to be qualified and responsive to the NOFA. Based on the evaluation completed by a selection panel, staff recommends awarding MMC a total allocation of $110,167.00 for shelter operations and coordination of services for a one-year agreement.
BACKGROUND
On August 22, 2019, City Council approved a $118,463.50 agreement with the Marjaree Mason Center using Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funds to provide domestic violence shelter and services from September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. The services provided include emergency housing and supportive services including food, clothing, case management, counseling, legal assistance, parenting, life skills, support groups, and linkages to housing and job training agencies and programs. It also provided rapid rehousing, housing relocation, and stabilization services.
On June 24, 2021, City Council approved a first amendment to the agreement increasing funding by an additional $118,463.50 in Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program funds to continue servic...
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