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Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc. d/b/a Endeavors to operate a temporary emergency homeless shelter located at a City-owned facility to add one eight-month extension option in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $10,140,000.
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Lead Department
Homeless Strategy Office.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available from the U.S Department of Treasury, American Rescue Plan Act.
Prior Council Action:
July 20, 2023 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of agreement with Family Endeavors, for a 12-month term in the amount not to exceed $9,140,000, on a 10-1 vote.
For More Information:
David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, 512-972-7836; Kelechukwu Anyanwu Jr, Program Manager III, 512-972-5136; Estella Kirscht, Administrative Specialist, 512-972-4423.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will authorize Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Endeavors to add one eight-month extension option starting on August 1, 2024, for the Endeavors Austin Emergency Homeless Shelter agreement with Family Endeavors. Family Endeavors is operating a temporary emergency homeless shelter located at the Austin Convention Center Marshalling Yard Warehouse. The program has a yearly goal of 800 unduplicated clients and to date, has served 596 unduplicated clients with over four months remaining on their original 12-month contract term. In addition to case management services, clients at the Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter receive daily transportation services (including door-to-door transfers), three healthy and nutritious meals per day (provided through an agreement between Endeavors and the Central Texas Food Bank), pet-friendly onsite boarding and pet food, onsite laundry services, onsite showering facilities, wellness activities (e.g., healthy living classes, television area) and patio access for outdoor activ...
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