Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement with Sunrise Community Church d/b/a Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center to provide street outreach and housing navigation services, to add one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a revised total agreement not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 House Our People Endowment fund.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering an amendment to its agreement with Sunrise Community Church, which operates the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center. This amendment seeks to increase funding by $250,000, bringing the total agreement amount to $1,000,000. The funding, sourced from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 House Our People Endowment fund, will enhance street outreach and housing navigation services for two groups: individuals facing unsheltered homelessness and families with children enrolled in local schools, specifically in the IH-35 Oltorf area. This initiative is crucial for connecting these populations to essential services and resources aimed at reducing homelessness. The amendment follows a competitive proposal process and is part of the city’s broader strategy to address homelessness in a targeted manner