RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A SERVICE PROVIDER
AGREEMENT WITH KINGDOM CAUSE DBA CITY NET TO
PROVIDE HOMELESS BRIDGE SHELTER OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2021 , the City of Chula Vista Homeless Outreach Team conducted a point in time count, CVCounts2021, which identified a total of 792 homeless persons within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the number of homeless is significant, and these persons are without the a bility to obtain shelter and at risk of injury and harm due to exposure to the elements and other health, safety and welfare-related circumstances and consequences associated with living outside; and
WHEREAS, such homeless overnight lodging in public spaces also has an adverse effect on the health and safety of the people in the City, including the homeless population; and
WHEREAS, the City Council affirms the City of Chula Vista’s commitment to combatting homelessness and creating or augmenting a co ntinuum of shelter and service options for those living without shelter in our communities; and
WHEREAS, unauthorized homelessness encampments are increasing across the City of Chula Vista within the public right of way, thus exposing homeless individuals to traffic hazards, crime, risk of death and injury, exposure to weather, lack of adequate sanitation and debris services, and other conditions that are detrimental to their health and safety; and
WHEREAS, analysis and evidence have demonstrated that pro viding decent, safe and stable housing combined with crucial support services are two primary components of successful transition from homelessness to a safer and healthier way of living; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2021, the City Council authorized the p urchase of 65 Pallet shelter units to be located at 205 27 th Street for the purposes of developing a homeless bridge shelter (the “Homeless Bridge Shelter”); and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2021, the City of Chula Vista issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking qualified agencies for the operation of the Homeless Bridge Shelter; and
WHEREAS, after a comprehensive review and consideration, the RFP selection committee recommended the selection of Kingdom Cause dba as City Net (“City Net”) for the operations of the Homeless Bridge Shelter; and
WHEREAS, City Net warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required to City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, based on consultant's unique experience, as set forth above, the City desires to enter into a service provider agreement with consultant to provide operations of and services at the City’s Homeless Bridge Shelter ("Agreement") in an initial amount not to exceed $1,949,992, with two (2) one-year options to extend, for a total of three (3) years, for a maximum authorized amount of $5,700,000, contingent upon availability of funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Kingdom Cause dba City Net for the Homeless Bridge Shelter Operations , with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney’s Office, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney