SUBJECT
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Authorizing City Manager to execute contract with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. for FY 2026-2027 in the amount of $400,000.00. This public service project is part of the approved activities in our 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and is part of the approved 5-year agreement with Bethany House of Laredo and the City to ensure the success and sustainability of the proposed shelter expansion project. These funds are available from the 52nd AY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under Public Service.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2026-R-168 approved on July 27, 2026 for the submission of our 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan.
Resolution 2022-R-132 approved on August 1, 2022.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo received a proposal from Bethany House for the development of a Homeless low barrier shelter. Bethany House has requested a long-term commitment from the city in order to ensure the continued operational success of the shelter expansion project.
This low barrier shelter would double the number of beds available to the homeless and expand on homeless services provided. This contract with Bethany House of Laredo Inc for Fiscal year 2026-2027 in the amount of $400,000.00 would ensure the success and sustainability of the homeless low barrier shelter proposed. The proposed funding would be from CDBG federal funds. The funding would be used to pay labor, supplies, and material as well to operate and/or maintain the portion of the new Bethany House facility expansion of a homeless shelter in which the public service is located, this includes the lease of a facility, equipment, and other property needed for the public service.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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For City Council to approve this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026-2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: CDBG
Account #: 211-8150-533.55-79
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
CDBG: $400,000.00