Aprobar la Primera Enmienda al Acuerdo de Servicios con Poverello House para servicios de divulgación bajo el programa de Vivienda para Personas sin Hogar, Asistencia y Prevención (HHAP). El término del acuerdo enmendado es del 17 de octubre de 2026 al 31 de marzo de 2027, por una cantidad que no exceda $175,000. (Número de Archivo de Licitación 12501983)

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 ..Title 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) ..Body 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 (Round 3) July 2023: $11,265,425.10 (Round 4) October 2024: $13,096,671.82 (Round 5) February 2026: $10,491,196.56 (Round 6) To utilize HHAP funding for outreach and diversion services, the City released an RFQ on April 2, 2025, and received one qualified proposal. A review panel comprised of staff from the Housing and Community Development Department, HART, the Public Utilities Division, and a representative from the Lived Experience Advisory Board determined that Poverello’s proposal met all criteria. An agreement was executed for the period October 17, 2025, through October 16, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $382,000.00. Staff is now requesting City Council approval for an amendment to extend outreach and diversion services through March 31, 2027, with an additional $175,000 in HHAP funding. This program directly supports the City’s efforts to resolve encampments and assist individuals in transitioning into safe, stable housing. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This 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 This agreement will have no general fund impact and will be funded through HHAP funds. Attachments: First Amendment – Poverello Service Agreement HHAP Outreach and Diversion Poverello Service Agreement - HHAP Outreach and Diversion