Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with The Salvation Army, a Georgia corporation, for the Emergency Solutions Grant for the Austin Shelter for Women and Children to provide operations and maintenance for a nine-month term, beginning on January 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $313,922. Funding: $313,922 is available in the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Emergency Solutions Grant Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a recommendation to authorize a contract with The Salvation Army for the Emergency Solutions Grant, aimed at supporting operations at the Austin Shelter for Women and Children. This agreement, set for a nine-month period starting January 1, 2026, is valued at up to $313,922 and is funded through the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget of the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. The shelter, which offers 81 beds, provides essential services to women and children experiencing homelessness, including individualized housing plans and access to support programs. Approval of this agreement is crucial for maintaining shelter operations and enhancing the city's homeless response system; failure to do so could hinder the provision of vital services.