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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSB HOPE Campus Council Update (2)Addressing the City’s Homeless Crisis Presented by: Cassandra Searcy,Deputy Director of Housing,and Homelessness Homelessness State of Emergency Implementation Plan 1.Expand Shelter Bed Capacity 2.Introduce Dedicated Homeless Outreach Team 3.Establish Interim Shelter 4.Expand Mobile Showers + Laundry Services 5.SB HOPE Campus 6.Amended Municipal Code 7.Streamlined Application Process for new Emergency Shelters 8.Establish Shelter Operator Protocols 9.Compliance 10.Emergency Shelter Zone Overlay 11.Community Partners 2019 2020 2022 2023 Sheltered 123 183 358 276 Unsheltered 639 823 992 1017 Transitional 128 50 120 209 Total 890 1056 1350 1502 123 183 358 276 639 823 992 1017 128 50 120 209 890 1056 1350 1502 City of San Bernardino Homelessness Data 2019-2023•611 Total Shelter Beds Needed •387 Active Shelter Beds •224 Beds Needed to Reach Goal Current City Shelters Organization​Demographic​Bed Count​ Lutheran Social Services​Men​70​ The Salvation Army​Women &Children​95​ Restoration House of Refuge​Men & Women​18​ Operation Grace​Women &Children​6​ Time for Change Foundation​Women &Children​18​ Mary’s Mercy Center​Men​76​ Mary’s Haven​Women & Children​ 35​ The Way World Outreach​Men, Women &Children​70​ Total Bed Count 387 What Action is the City Taking ? Interim Shelter The City is taking steps to establish interim shelters using local churches, motel and vacant property to temporarily shelter unhoused individuals, while the City constructs its Navigation Center (SB HOPE Campus). Phase I –Surplus Land Declarations Discussion (Cont.) •The services, which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax include: •All costs attributable to Maintenance of median landscaping and other public improvements installed within the public rights-of-way •Public lighting including street lights and traffic signals, •Maintenance of streets, including pavement management, and street sweeping, •Maintenance and operation of water quality improvements including storm drainage and flood protection facilities •In addition to the costs of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may be expended to pay administrative expenses and for the collection of reserve funds. Interim Shelter Lead Operator Will Provide Essential Services CASE MANAGEMENT WRAP AROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES MEALS SECURITY SB HOPE Campus. Faster Deployment than Previously Thought Non-congregate, low barrier housing units can be built at a faster pace than previously reported with the right developer & a mix of prefabricated modular units. Accessory Dwelling Unit/Tiny Home A 375 sq ft ADU delivered with a full- size bathroom, kitchen, appliances and tall ceilings with big windows. Phase I –Surplus Land Declarations Discussion (Cont.) •The services, which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax include: •All costs attributable to Maintenance of median landscaping and other public improvements installed within the public rights-of-way •Public lighting including street lights and traffic signals, •Maintenance of streets, including pavement management, and street sweeping, •Maintenance and operation of water quality improvements including storm drainage and flood protection facilities •In addition to the costs of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may be expended to pay administrative expenses and for the collection of reserve funds. The Procurement Guidelines for ARPA permits noncompetitive procurement in the event of a public emergency. DIRECT CONTRACT WITH DEVELOPER 2 MONTHS TO DESIGN AND SET UP INFRASTRUCTURE 1 MONTH TO OBTAIN PERMITS-CITY CAN STREAMLINE APPROVAL PROCESS 4 MONTHS TO CONSTRUCT Estimated Timeline-7 Months Completion Phase I –Surplus Land Declarations •The services, which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax include: •All costs attributable to Maintenance of median landscaping and other public improvements installed within the public rights-of-way •Public lighting including street lights and traffic signals, •Maintenance of streets, including pavement management, and street sweeping, •Maintenance and operation of water quality improvements including storm drainage and flood protection facilities •In addition to the costs of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may be expended to pay administrative expenses and for the collection of reserve funds. Projected Operating Cost Potential Funding Sources $3.5 Million Annual Operational Cost Operating Cost •Committed •City ARPA •CDBG (can fund support services) •Pending •PLHA -FY 2019 •County ARPA •HHAP 3 •ERF2 •County Surplus Cost Comparison According to the 2020 San Bernardino County Cost Study chronically homeless individuals cost cities $31,873 per person per year just to manage. The cost to assist homeless individuals at the City’s SB HOPE Campus is $15,625 per person per year. Total cost for 224 people = $3.5 M Recommendations 1.Adopt Homelessness State of Emergency Implementation Plan 2.Approve Homeless Outreach Contract with Hope the Mission​(HTM) 3.Authorize the City to submit a joint Homekey application with HTM 4.Authorize the City to establish interim shelter &enter into a direct contract with HTM to act as lead operator 5.Authorize the City to enter into a direct contract with HTM to act as developer &lead operator of SB HOPE Campus 6.Approve the Mobile Shower Agreement with CAP 7.Authorize the reallocation of ARPA funds to provide interim housing 8.Allow any unused ARPA funds earmarked for development to assist with interim housing Phase I –Surplus Land Declarations Discussion (Cont.) •The services, which may be funded with proceeds of the special tax include: •All costs attributable to Maintenance of median landscaping and other public improvements installed within the public rights-of-way •Public lighting including street lights and traffic signals, •Maintenance of streets, including pavement management, and street sweeping, •Maintenance and operation of water quality improvements including storm drainage and flood protection facilities •In addition to the costs of the forgoing services, proceeds of the special tax may be expended to pay administrative expenses and for the collection of reserve funds. 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