REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director Planning and Development Department PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director Planning and Development Department BY: JILLIAN GAYTAN, Senior Management Analyst Homeless Services Division SUBJECT ..Title Approve a First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Turning Point of Central California to operate the Bridge Point Triage Center emergency shelter extending the contract term to June 30, 2025, and increasing funding by $915,036.58 in Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention funds (HHAP). ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend the City Council approve the first amendment to the agreement with Turning Point of Central California (TPOCC) to operate the Bridge Point Triage Center using $915,069.58 in HHAP funds, extend the agreement term one year, and authorize the City Manager to sign all implementing agreements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Fresno (City) has an existing agreement with TPOCC to operate and provide homeless services at Bridge Point Triage Center which is funded through Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds. In order to continue operations without disruption, staff recommend amending the agreement and utilizing additional HHAP funds to extend the contract through June 30, 2025. BACKGROUND In February 2020, the City was awarded HHAP funding in the amount of $6,158,246.18 from the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council to address homelessness, in September 2021 received $2,911,171 in a second round of HHAP allocations, in January 2023 received a total of $7,524,257.15 in a third round of HHAP allocations, and on July 21, 2023 received an initial disbursement of $5,632,712.55 in a fourth round of HHAP allocations. Health and Safety Code Section 50220.5 (d) allows grantees to use the HHAP funding allocation for operating subsidies in new and existing emergency shelters and for services coordination for homeless populations. In February 2023, the Planning and Development Department released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified community-based organizations to develop motels into homeless shelters and/or operate homeless shelters and provide services for unhoused individuals. TPOCC's response to the RFQ demonstrated that the organization is well-qualified to provide emergency shelter services for unhoused individuals. On June 15, 2023, City Council approved a service agreement with TPOCC for the operations of Bridge Point Triage Center and to have access to 30 shelter beds. This agreement allows for a one year extension, if agreed upon and approved by City Council. Approving the agreement will increase funding with TPOCC for homeless emergency shelter services at Bridge Point totaling $915,036.58 and allow the City continued access to 30 shelter beds. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This item is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not applicable because of the use of state funds. FISCAL IMPACT The agreement will be funded through the City's HHAP allocations. Attachment: 1. First Amendment to the Bridge Point Service Agreement with Turning Point of Central California