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REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION
FROM: KENNETH J. HENDERSON SUBJECT: HOMELESS SHELTER UTILITY
Executive Director ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DATE: November 10, 1993
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Svnonsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action(s):
On November 9, 1993, the Housing Committee recommend that the Community Development Commission appropriate
$3,200 in Twenty Percent Set-Aside monies to provide utility assistance payments to Samaritan Social Services through
June 30, 1994.
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Recommended Motion(s):
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION)
MOTION A: That the Community Development Commission appropriate $3,200 in Twenty Percent
Set-Aside monies to provide utility assistance payments to Samaritan Social Services through
June 30, 1994 and that the Chairman and Executive Director be authorized to execute all documents
necessary to effectuate this transaction.
Administrator KENNETH J. HEN RSON
Executive Director
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Contact Person(s):Kenneth J. Henderson/David R. Edgar Phone: 5081
Project Area(s): All Ward(s):
Supporting Data Attached: Staff Report
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:$ 3,200 Source: 20% Set-Aside
Budget Authority: Requested
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Commission/Council Notes:
KJH:DRE:paw:hmisasst.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 11/15/93
Agenda Item No:
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTML,,F
STAFF REPORT
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HOMELESS SHELTER UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
As part of the FY 1993-94 budget adoption process, the Community Development Commission
authorized $20,000 towards continued implementation of the Homeless Shelter Utility Payment
Program. This program provides for direct payment of homeless facility utility bills (i.e., trash,
water, electrical and gas) for non-profit organizations currently providing various homeless
services within this community.
At the specific direction of the Housing Committee, a Request for Proposals (RFP) process was
utilized to select potential non-profit organization participants. In July, 1993 formal Request for
Proposals were mailed to thirteen (13) homeless services providers, including:
1) Salvation Army
2) Returning Home
3) New House
4) Casa Ramona
5) Frazee Community Center
6) Casa De Ayuda
7) Operation Grace
8) Mary Mercy Center
9) Samaritan Social Services
10) Option House
11) Samaritan Shelter
12) Lutheran Social Services
Responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) were due on Friday, July 30, 1993, 4:30 p.m., at
the Economic Development Agency (EDA) offices.
Two (2) service providers, Frazee Community Center and the Salvation Army, formally
responded to the RFP. Based upon the significant information provided within its RFP
response the Salvation Army was awarded by the Community Development Commission
$20,000 in available Homeless Shelter Utility Payment Program funds. Housing Division staff
subsequently executed a formal agreement with the Salvation Army to utilize available HSUPP
monies during FY 1993-94.
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KJH:DRE:paw:hmisasst.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 11/15/93
Agenda Item No: 1—
DEVELOPMENT DEPt..cTMENT STAFF REPORT
HOMELESS SHELTER UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 8, 1993
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At the request of Councilwoman Valerie Pope-Ludlam utilization of available HSUPP funds by
Good Samaritan Shelter (Pastor Jesse McKinney) was considered by the Housing Committee on
Tuesday, November 9, 1993. In addition, staff was directed to meet with Good Samaritan and
ascertain its utility payment needs for FY 1993-94. Based upon information received at a
meeting conducted on Tuesday, November 4, 1993, Pastor McKinney has represented that
$3,200 would be required to adequately provide utility payment assistance for the Good
Samaritan Shelter through June 30, 1994.
On November 9, 1993, the Housing Committee considered this matter and unanimously
recommended to the Community Development Commission approval of same.
KENNETH J. H NDERSON, Executive Director
Development Department
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KJH:DRE:paw:hmisasst.cdc COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: 11/15/93
Agenda Item No: