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Home My WebLink About3-24 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 3-24 File Number: 2023-1539 SEVEN HILLS HOMELESS CENTER (SERVICE CONTRACT): A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH SEVEN HILLS HOMELESS CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,400.00 FOR SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND NEEDY RESIDENTS IN FAYETTEVILLE IN 2024 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Seven Hills has operated a day time facility to serve numerous homeless and needy Fayetteville residents for over 20 years relying upon the support of several local churches, charities and charitable persons, as well as some governmental support (for veterans, etc.); and WHEREAS, the Fayetteville City Council approved a funding request for the 2024 fiscal year to maintain the operations of the Seven Hills day center and, although funding for the center by donors has improved, a shortfall still exists that jeopardizes its ability to continue to offer vital services to Fayetteville's homeless residents; and WHEREAS, if Seven Hills could no longer operate its Walker Family Residential Community transitional housing facility, currently housed citizens might become homeless again and have to live on the streets or in the woods; and WHEREAS, if Seven Hills could no longer operate its day time facility, the large number of homeless residents who depend upon this facility for showers and washing, hot food, a warm place to stay during the day, as well as access to a telephone and other job assistance services could not find such comparable services elsewhere; and WHEREAS, the facilities and services provided by Seven Hills are required to be continued and should continue to be supported by the City in order to prevent our homeless and needy residents from suffering undue hardship and deprivation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines an exceptional situation exists in which competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical and therefore waives the requirements of formal competitive bidding and approves a contract between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Seven Hills Homeless Center in the amount of $119,400.00 for services to homeless and needy Fayetteville residents in 2024 and authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign this contract. PASSED and APPROVED on January 2, 2024 Page 1 Resolution: 3-24 File Number: 2023-1539 Page 2 Attest: jK j1T R. '4S :SC i Fp,YEiTEVII.I., . ar on, City Cl rk Treasurer 1: C, . CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2024 TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff FROM: Paul Becker, Chief Financial Officer DATE: SUBJECT: Seven Hills Homeless Center Funding Agreement RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2023-1539 A Resolution to waive competitive bidding, to approve a monthly funding agreement with Seven Hills Homeless Center contingent on satisfactory contractual performance for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. BACKGROUND: The Seven Hills Homeless Center has provided services to homeless and needy residents in Fayetteville for over 20 years. Seven Hills is a not -for -profit organization that has relied almost exclusively on private donations for operational funding during that period. The City Council approved the 2024 budget which appropriated funding for the 2024 fiscal year to maintain the operations of the day center by Seven Hills in the amount of $119,400. Although funding for the center by generous donors has improved, a shortfall still exists. The contractual amount would be paid in monthly disbursements of $9,950 each month beginning in January 2024. Attached is a contract for services with Seven Hills DISCUSSION: BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: This contract is contingent on funding approval by the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), 2024 City of Fayetteville Executed Contract (#4) Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 == City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Y 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 - Legislation Text File #: 2023-1539 Seven Hills Homeless Center Funding Agreement A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH SEVEN HILLS HOMELESS CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,400.00 FOR SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND NEEDY RESIDENTS IN FAYETTEVILLE IN 2024 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Seven Hills has operated a day time facility to serve numerous homeless and needy Fayetteville residents for over 20 years relying upon the support of several local churches, charities and charitable persons, as well as some governmental support (for veterans, etc.); and WHEREAS, the Fayetteville City Council approved a funding request for the 2024 fiscal year to maintain the operations of the Seven Hills day center and, although funding for the center by donors has improved, a shortfall still exists that jeopardizes its ability to continue to offer vital services to Fayetteville's homeless residents; and WHEREAS, if Seven Hills could no longer operate its Walker Family Residential Community transitional housing facility, currently housed citizens might become homeless again and have to live on the streets or in the woods; and WHEREAS, if Seven Hills could no longer operate its day time facility, the large number of homeless residents who depend upon this facility for showers and washing, hot food, a warm place to stay during the day, as well as access to a telephone and other job assistance services could not find such comparable services elsewhere; and WHEREAS, the facilities and services provided by Seven Hills are required to be continued and should continue to be supported by the City in order to prevent our homeless and needy residents from suffering undue hardship and deprivation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby determines an exceptional situation exists in which competitive bidding is deemed not feasible or practical and therefore waives the requirements of formal competitive bidding and approves a contract between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Seven Hills Homeless Center in the amount of $119,400.00 for services to homeless and needy Fayetteville residents in 2024 and authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign this contract. Page 1 Resolution: 3-24 File Number: 2023-1539 Page 2 Paul Becker Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2023-1539 Item ID 1/2/2024 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 12/12/2023 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (110) Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: A Resolution to waive competitive bidding, to approve a monthly funding agreement with Seven Hills Homeless Center contingent on satisfactory contractual performance for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Budget Impact: 1010.090.6600-5721.00 General Account Number Fund 40901.4010.1 Outside Agencies Funding - Seven Hills Homeless Project Number Budgeted Item? Yes Does item have a direct cost? Yes Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Original Contract Number: Comments: 2023-03 Total Amended Budget Expenses (Actual+Encum) Available Budget Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget Project Title $ 119,400.00 $ 119,400.00 $ 119,400.00 V20221130 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 12-23 Approval Date: CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made by and between the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (hereinafter "City") and Seven Hills Homeless Center, which is an Arkansas nonprofit corporation which filed its corporate documents with the Secretary of State in 2001 (hereinafter "Seven Hills") on this 1 st day of January 2024. Whereas, the Board of Directors of Seven Hills has operated a daytime facility to serve numerous homeless and needy Fayetteville residents for over 20 years relying upon the support of several local churches, charities and charitable persons, as well as some governmental support (for veterans, etc.); and Whereas, the Fayetteville City Council has approved a funding request for the 2024 fiscal year to maintain the operations of the Seven Hills day center. Although funding for the center by donors has improved, a shortfall still exists to continue to offer vital services to Fayetteville's homeless residents; and Whereas, if Seven Hills could no longer operate its Walkcr Family Residential Community transitional housing facility, currently housed citizens might become homeless again and have to live on the streets or in the woods; and Whereas, if Seven Hills could no longer operate its day time facility, the large number of homeless residents who depend upon this facility for showers and washing, hot food, a warm place to stay during the day, as well as access to a telephone and other job assistance services could not find such comparable services elsewhere; and Whereas, the facilities and services provided by Seven Hills are required to be continued and should continue to be supported by the City in order to prevent our homeless and needy residents from suffering undue hardship and deprivation. NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Fayetteville and the Board of Directors of Seven Hills Homeless Center agree as follows: 1. The term of this contract shall be January 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024 unless ended earlier by the City for failure of Seven Hills to comply with all provisions and requirements of this contract. 2. Seven Hills Homeless Center agrees to and shall provide all necessary personnel, supplies, utilities and maintenance of its facility to serve all Fayetteville's needy homeless residents who are utilizing and will continue to need to utilize the daytime facility. Seven Hills agrees to continue to offer all programs and services which Seven Hills has been normally supplying in the past in its daytime facility. I Seven Hills Homeless Center further agrees to and shall provide all necessary personnel, supplies, utilities and maintenance of the Walker Family Residential Community transitional facility to serve the transitional housing occupants. Seven Hills is authorized to use some of the City revenue for these purposes where appropriately authorized by the earlier agreement between the City and Seven Hills. Seven Hills agrees to continue to offer all programs and services to these Fayetteville transitional housing tenants as it has normally been providing in the past. 4. Seven Hills Homeless Center further agrees to make diligent efforts to regain its financial footing by increasing its revenues and/or reducing its expenses so Seven Hills Homeless Center can once again pay all of its own bills and will not need further financial support from the City of Fayetteville. 5. Seven Hills Homeless Center further agrees to make a report to the Mayor on its financial status on a monthly basis. Seven Hills also agrees to present any other report as requested by the Mayor or City Council. 6. The City of Fayetteville agrees to pay the sum of NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY ($9,950.00) on the first Wednesday of each month beginning in January while this contract is effective as long as the Finance Director and the City Administration are satisfied that Seven Hills is satisfactorily complying with all terms and conditions of this contract. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their signatures to be set by their authorized representatives effective the date signed by the Mayor after approval by the Fayetteville City Council. SEVEN HILLS HOMELESS CENTER �---- Wil1 Roth Chair of the Seven Hills Homeless Center Board Becri S son, CEO CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARK�NSAS oneld J Date: Mayor January 2, 2024 ATTEST: ara Paxton - • FgYETTE� '� City Clerk/Treasurer �I=•, q �P': `�� ''�� VG i i i t