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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 54584-A4CSC No. 54584-A4 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT 54584 BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY FOR RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT This fourth amendment (the "Fourth Amendment") is made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, a home -rule municipality of the State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the "City"), acting by and through Mark McDaniel, its duly authorized Deputy City Manager, and SafeHaven of Tarrant County, a Texas nonprofit corporation ("Agency"). Each party shall be individually referred to herein as Party and collectively as Parties. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City entered into an Agreement with Agency to provide services more specifically described in the agreement, City Secretary Contract No. 54584, (the "Agreement"); WHEREAS, the Parties executed Renewal 1 and Amendment 1 to the Agreement through which the Parties agreed to amend the budget to allocate funding to the categories experiencing the highest demand, amend the Agency's address, amend the Reporting Forms and amend the Budget Modification form and renew the Agreement; WHEREAS, the Parties executed the Renewal 2 and Amendment 2 to the Agreement through which the Parties agreed to renew and amend the Agreement to memorialize a prior budget modification and amend the scope of services to include a client survey; WHEREAS, the Parties executed the Renewal 3 and Amendment 3 to the Agreement through which the Parties agreed to renew and amend the budget; WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the scope of services and reduce the budget to fully expend all funds. NOW THEREFORE City and Agency do hereby agree to the following: AMENDMENTS NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: A. The attached EXHIBIT "A- I" Scope of Services regarding fiscal year 2024, consisting of three pages attached hereto, is hereby included as part of the Agreement and shall immediately follow the EXHIBIT "A" Scope of Services as Attachment 1 to Fourth Amendment for the FY 2024 budget. B. The EXHIBIT `B" BUDGET Part IV — Third Renewal Term is hereby deleted and replaced in its entirety with attached EXHIBIT "B" BUDGET Part IV -Third Renewal Term consisting of two pages as Attachment 2 to this Fourth Amendment for the FY 2024 budget. Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY Page 1 of 10 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX C. This Fourth Amendment is effective on the date of execution. D. All terms and conditions of the Agreement not amended herein remain unaffected and in full force and effect, are binding on the Parties and are hereby ratified by the Parties. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. E. This Fourth Amendment shall be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, if any. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 2 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement, to be effective this day of , 20 FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH: FOR AGENCY: SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY Mark McDaniel Kathryn Jacob Deputy City Manager President, Chief Executive Officer Date: Sep 9, 2024 Date: Sep 9, 2024 APPROVAL RECOMMENDED Bethh r(S2411:19 CDT) Bethany Warner, Intergovernmental Relations Manager Date: Sep 9, 2024 p4uvnp 4 n� „�oFORr�°d APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ATTEST: p;,10oo9�d LEGALITY ono o °=d lP ;— �) ?n CDT Leslie L. Hunt, Senior Assistant City Attorney Date: Sep 9, 2024 Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. Tara Perez Manager, Directions Home Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY % aC� ...... pp Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary Date: Sep 9, 2024 M&C No.: 20-0651 OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Page 3 of 10 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT 54584 BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY FOR RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT ATTACHMENT 1 TO FOURTH AMENDMENT Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 4 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY EXHIBIT "A-1" SCOPE OF SERVICES RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY will do the following: Employ one (1) full time case manager to provide case management services to 25 rapid rehousing households who have experienced domestic violence ("RRH" clients) which will include the following: A. In General • Document the nature and extent of all services provided to homeless individuals in the City of Fort Worth receiving case management services hereunder ("RRH clients") in a complete case file, with case notes in the HMIS system within 3 business days of a service being provided hereunder. • Eligible clients include current Directions Home rapid rehousing clients as well as new clients in the City of Fort Worth referred by Tarrant County Homeless Coalition from the Coordinated Entry rapid rehousing list and who are also victims of domestic violence; B. Services to Locate and Facilitate Housing • Notify Tarrant County Homeless Coalition ("TCHC") of any case management openings as quickly as possible but in no event exceeding three (3) days from the date of the opening; • Work in good faith with TCHC Navigators ("Navigators") to place RRH clients from the Coordinated Entry List in housing units as quickly as possible and without undue delay; • Assist clients in gathering necessary information for lease applications and completing lease applications; • If a client is not approved for a lease based on criminal history, credit history, or rental/tenant history, a case manager shall help the client, with good faith and due diligence, mitigate and resolve the issue as quickly and to the extent possible. • Attend all necessary interviews and meetings between the client and potential or current property management. Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 5 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY C. Additional Services • As needed, provide assistance to RRH clients to obtain necessary household items; • Provide support and services consistent with Housing First practices to those RRH clients who voluntarily choose to utilize such services in the interest of housing retention, including but not limited to: o Providing an initial needs assessment and development of individualized client - based solution centered services plans for each consenting RRH client, including periodic evaluation and modification of the tenant housing plan; o Refer or facilitate appropriate support services necessary for housing retention and positive community integration may include, but not be limited to, assistance with: ■ Employment readiness and job search; ■ Obtaining employment or obtaining higher paying employment; ■ Educational and/or training opportunities; ■ Money management and paying rent on time; ■ Obtaining mainstream benefits; ■ Socialization support; • The case manager will work with RRH Clients to develop a plan to increase income within two weeks of being housed. Increasing income can include obtaining employment, obtaining higher paying employment, and/or applying for mainstream benefits. • The case manager will offer services once a week for the first three (3) months of tenancy and then assess client needs to determine level of continued support needed and provide that level of support. However, at a minimum, the case manager must make contact twice each month with the client, including at least one in -person meeting. Evaluation: Evaluation meetings will be held with Directions Home staff to continually evaluate program and Agency shall comply as necessary and in good faith. Agency will work with Directions Home to create a client survey which allows agency to incorporate client feedback into the program. Financial reporting: Reimbursement Request and any necessary supporting documentation and reports will be submitted by the 151h of every month in format of Exhibit "C". Programmatic reporting: Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 6 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY Monthly reports will be submitted by the 15' of every month in format of Exhibit "D". Quarterly reports will be submitted by the 15th of July, October, January and April in the format of Exhibit «D», Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 7 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY OF FORT WORTH CONTRACT 54584 BETWEEN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH AND SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY FOR RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT ATTACHMENT 2 TO FOURTH AMENDMENT Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 8 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY EXHIBIT `B" BUDGET Part IV — Third Renewal Term Agency will submit invoices for reimbursement by the 15th of the month following the month services were provided. This report shall itemize each monthly expense requested for reimbursement by the Agency and shall be included in Budget submitted. In order for this report to be complete the following must be submitted: For payroll expenses, timesheets signed and dated by both the employee and supervisor with the program fund code of time being billed to City/Directions Home. Electronic time sheets are acceptable but must show timestamp of employee submission and supervisor approval. Paystub must include pay period, date paid, amount and expenses (salary, FICA, benefits etc). If pay stubs are unavailable, payroll registries with applicable expenses highlighted and labeled will suffice. Agency may not submit payroll expenses dated 60 calendar days prior to the date of the Reimbursement Request with the exception of the first Reimbursement Request which may include items from the Effective Date of the Agreement to the end of the reporting month or with written permission from Directions Home staff so long as such changes are otherwise in accordance with the Agreement. For non -payroll expenses, invoices for each expense listed. Agency may not submit invoices dated 60 calendar days prior to the date of the Reimbursement Request with the exception of the first Reimbursement Request which may include items from the Effective Date of the Agreement to the end of the reporting month or with written permission from Directions Home staff so long as such changes are otherwise in accordance with the Agreement. Proof that each expense was paid by the Agency, which proof can be satisfied by cancelled checks. If a cancelled check is not possible, a bank statement with the expense highlighted and labeled will suffice. If allocations percentages are used, all documentation must be submitted with the first month's invoice and if changes are made, new allocation documentation submitted with invoice. For the audit, bank statements showing payments, Form 941 s and allocation documentation will be reviewed. Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 9 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY PROGRAM COSTS Total $78,124.00 A. SALARIES (By title) Case Manager Housing Intake Specialist SALARIES TOTAL: $65,225.00 B. FRINGE BENEFITS (Can include: Employer -paid Social Security, Medicare, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and Retirement expenses) FRINGE BENEFITS TOTAL: $10,364.00 C. MILEAGE Mileage $830.00 MILEAGE TOTAL: $830.00 D. CLIENT EXPENSES Client Expenses* $1,705.00 CLIENT EXPENSES TOTAL: $1,705.00 E. OTHER APPROVED OTHER APPROVED TOTAL: TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $78,124.00 *Client expenses are defined as those expenses necessary for the participant's success in housing and/or employment. Client expenses include but are not limited to moving expenses, food, laundry, critical documents, bus passes, gas cards, third -party transportation providers, furniture, household cleaning supplies, kitchen, bedding and household supplies, inpatient detox/residential substance use treatment and incentives. Incentives can include household items or gift cards. Services can include cleaning service if needed to allow client to retain housing. Rental assistance and related fees can be paid if needed for client to retain housing. Any expenses not listed must have prior written authorization by Directions Home manager. Amendment 4 to CSC 54584 Page 10 of 10 CoFW and SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT COUNTY M&C Review Page 1 of 4 Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas FORT WORT I] CITY L IM REFERENCE **M&C 20- 13P20�-0161 DIRECTIONS HOME REF DATE: 9/15/2020 REF ** LOG NAME: FY2021 HOMELESSNESS OBJECTIVE SC CMO CODE: P TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING. SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreements with Listed Public Service Agencies in an Amount Up to $2,215,678.00 for the Continuation of Directions Home Initiatives and Authorize Three Renewal Options in a Combined Amount Up to $8,870,736.00 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute agreements with agencies listed below In a combined amount up to $2,215,678.00 for a term commencing October 1, 2020 and terminating September 30, 2021 for the continuation of Directions Home initiatives; 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to renew the agreements for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023 and 2024 with the agencies listed below in a combined amount of up to $8,870,736.00 for the continuation of Directions Home initiatives and dependent on funds being appropriated for Directions Home initiatives; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to amend the agreements if necessary to achieve program goals provided the amendment is within the scope of the program and in compliance with City policies and applicable laws and regulations. DISCUSSION: The City Manager's Directions Home Division approached the Purchasing Division to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking Firms to: 1) increase or maintain permanent supportive housing; 2) quickly house people in permanent housing; or 3) improve overall system capacity. The RFP consisted of specifications explaining the need for various housing programs and overall improvement of the homeless system. Proposals were scored based on the strength of the proposed program, program performance, outcomes and quality, organizational capacity of the agency, and budget. The RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1 and July 8, 2020. The City closed the RFP on July 9, 2020. The City received 17 responses. Staff from the Directions Home Division and Neighborhood Services Department evaluated the proposals and found the below listed firms to be experienced and well equipped to perform the needed services. A waiver of the goal M/WBE subcontracting requirement is approved by the Office of Business Diversity, in accordance with the M/WBE or BIDE ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. Any renewals are contingent on funds being appropriated. City staff recommends awarding agreements to the listed agencies in the amounts listed below: Agencies impacted by a decrease in funding will be notified as soon as practicable, Directions Home services and programs are available in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS, Program Description - Agency Funding FY 21 Case Management for Assisting clients My Health, My Up to $432,000.00 Permanent Supportive in setting and Resources of Housing Clients fulfilling goals Tarrant County such as health, (MHMR) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_paelcet/Me review.asp?ID=28220&councildate=9/15/2020 9/16/2020 M&C Review Page 2 of 4 Case Management for Permanent Supportive Housing Clients Rental Assistance and Administration for Permanent Supportive Housing Clients Mental Health Services for Permanent Supportive Housing Clients Rapid Rehousing education, employment, housing stability for approximately 150 permanent supportive housing clients Case Management for Permanent Supportive Housing Clients Assisting clients in setting and fulfilling goals such as health, education, employment, housing stability for approximately 75 permanent supportive housing clients Provide rental assistance (which is the difference between Fair Market Rent and the client's 30\% contribution of income, if applicable) to landlords of up to 20 permanent supportive housing clients; Focus on housing stability by addressing addiction, mental health, social, coping skills and other adjustment difficulties; Maximize state and federal rapid rehousing rental assistance funds by funding case management for rapid rehousing clients Day Resource Center for the Homeless d/b/a DRC Solutions Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth dba Fort Worth Housing Solutions My Health, My Resources of Tarrant County (MHMR) SafeHaven of Tarrant County Up to $200,977.00 Up to $250,000.00 Up to $172,000.00 Up to $103,124,00 http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/Mc review.asp?ID=28220&councildate=9/15/2020 9/16/2020 M&C Review Page 3 of 4 Rapid Rehousing Maximize state and federal rapid rehousing rental assistance funds by funding case management for rapid rehousing clients Rapid Exit/Diversion/Shallow Housing funds to Subsidies allow people to quickly exit homelessness into housing Cold Weather Overflow Provide Emergency Shelter additional Operations emergency shelter beds on weather trigger nights; Critical Documents Clerk and Produce Funding documents Direct Client Services Fund Mobile Navigators Continuum of Care Support necessary for housing and employment for clients experiencing homelessness; Provide one time funds to quickly divert or rapidly exit households from the homeless system Reduce the length of time homeless by assisting assigned clients with unit location and gathering documentation for clients at the top of the permanent supportive and rapid rehousing lists Planning and data reporting for Continuum of Care Center for Transforming Lives The Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Inc. Day Resource Center for the Hornless d/b/a DRC Solutions Day Resource Center for the Homeless d/b/a DRC Solutions Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Up to $167,418.00 Up to $400,000.00 Up to $150,000.00 Up to $150,000.00 Up to $72,000.00 Up to $33,668.00 Up to $84,491.00 http://apps.cfwnet.org/eouncil_packet/mc review.asp?ID=28220&councildate=9/15/2O20 9/16/2020 M&C Review Page 4 of 4 The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget by the City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget, as appropriated, in the General Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the City Manager's Office has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. BQN\\ TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount I I I 1D Year 11 (Chartfield 2) FROM Fund I Department I Account I Project I Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year I (Chartfield 2) Submitted for Citv Manager's Office b)l: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: ATTACHMENTS Jay Chapa (5804) Fernando Costa (6122) Reginald Zeno (8517) Cynthia Garcia (8525) Sarah Czechowicz (2059) http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_pael-,et/mc review.asp?ID=28220&councildate=9/15/2020 9/16/2020