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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SHELTER OPERATIONS 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 the Professional Services Agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles to provide Shelter Operations at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter for a period of three (3) years, with the option for two (2) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties, in an amount not to exceed $2,066,864.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute all agreements and any amendments to the agreements, including any potential increase to the annual compensation that is based on an increase to Volunteers of America Los Angeles employee salaries. This increase shall not exceed 5%.
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BACKGROUND:
Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
In April 2021, the City of Costa Mesa (City) opened the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter (Shelter) located at 3175 Airway Avenue. The 100-bed Shelter provides interim housing and wrap-around services to individuals experiencing homelessness. These services include, but are not limited to, housing navigation, assistance with obtaining vital documents (e.g., Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, California ID or Driver's License, etc.), financial assistance for housing deposits and furniture, primary health care, dental screenings, behavioral health care, individual and group therapy, connections to detox and rehabilitation facilities, workforce development and employment readiness, benefit assistance, and more. Since opening its doors, the Bridge Shelter has facilitated the placement of over 250 people into permanent housing.
Shelter Operations
In July 2021, the City executed an agreement with Mercy House Living Centers (Mercy House) to serve as the Shelter...
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