Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Foundation Communities to provide site-based supportive housing services to individuals at Arbor Terrace, a City-owned supportive housing community, for an initial 13-month term beginning on September 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, with up to two 12-month extension options each in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $3,000,000. Funding: $777,378 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Neighborhood Housing-Housing Trust Fund. $222,622 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 A
Summary
The City of Austin is set to authorize a 13-month agreement with Foundation Communities to provide supportive housing services at Arbor Terrace, a city-owned facility, starting September 1, 2026. The total funding for this initiative will not exceed $3 million, with $777,378 allocated from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Neighborhood Housing-Housing Trust Fund and $222,622 from the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Social Services Budget. This agreement aims to support 120 residents, many of whom have experienced homelessness, by offering services such as adult education, financial literacy training, and health programs. These initiatives are designed to promote housing stability, improve well-being, and reduce the risk of homelessness, aligning with Austin's goals to make