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AMENDMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH MERCY HOUSE & BRACKEN'S KITCHEN FOR SERVICES AT THE COSTA MESA BRIDGE SHELTER
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
PRESENTED BY: NATE ROBBINS, NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: NATE ROBBINS, NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT MANAGER, 714-754-5274
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mercy House, increasing the compensation by $197,894 for a new annual not-to-exceed amount of $2,383,180.
2. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bracken's Kitchen, increasing the compensation by $91,250 for a new annual not-to-exceed amount of $492,750.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute all agreements and any amendments to the agreements.
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BACKGROUND:
Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
In April 2021, the City of Costa Mesa (City) opened the 69-bed permanent Bridge Shelter (Shelter) located at 3175 Airway Avenue. In July 2023, the City Council voted to add sixteen (16) beds at the Shelter, increasing the total capacity to 85 guests. The Shelter provides interim housing and wrap-around services to approximately 220 individuals annually and, since opening its doors, has facilitated the placement of over 170 people into permanent housing.
Shelter Operations
In July 2021, the City executed a Shelter Operator Agreement with Mercy House to run the day-to-day operations at the Shelter at an annual cost of $2,000,000 or $28,986 per guest. In July 2023, Shelter capacity was increased to 85 beds and the Shelter Operator Agreement was amended, increasing the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) contract amount to $2,185,286 per year or $25,709 per guest.
Kitchen Operations
In April 2022, the City executed a Kitchen Operator Agreement with Bracken's Kitchen to operate the Shelter's commercial kitchen at an annual cost of $328,500, or $12.50 per guest, per day. In July 202...
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