Resolution approving a fifth amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and 1231 Market Street Owner L.P., for the City’s continued use of 459 hotel rooms and associated services located at the Hotel Whitcomb on 1231 Market Street; increasing the contract amount by $24,456,776 for a total amount not to exceed $78,972,179; extending the booking period, which expires on March 1, 2022, for a potential total term of April 8, 2020, through December 1, 2022; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Mayor Breed declared a Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted the need for emergency housing solutions.

HSA entered into an Emergency Agreement with 1231 Market Street Owner L.P. for the use of 459 hotel rooms at Hotel Whitcomb to shelter vulnerable populations.

The First Amendment was adopted to include provisions for FEMA reimbursement, ensuring the City could recover costs associated with the emergency housing.

The Board approved the Fourth Amendment to extend the contract term to March 1, 2022, and increase the contract amount to $54,800,664.

The Committee recommended the Fifth Amendment to increase the contract amount by $24,456,776 and extend the booking period to December 1, 2022.

The Board adopted the Fifth Amendment, increasing the total contract amount to $78,972,179 and extending the booking period.