The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Cova Hotel's booking agreement by nearly $1.73 million and extend the agreement's term by seven months. It also waives certain city code requirements related to this agreement and permits HSH to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.
Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend the booking agreement with Shin International, Inc., the operator of the Cova Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $1,728,190 for a total amount not to exceed $16,032,443 and to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to extend and increase funding for the Cova Hotel's non-congregate shelter services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Breed proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for expedited contracting processes.
This supplement authorized City departments to enter into COVID-19 related contracts without following competitive solicitation procedures, leading to the initial agreement with Shin International, Inc.
This supplement allowed for the extension of COVID-19 related emergency contracts for up to 12 months, which included the Cova Hotel agreement.
This supplement authorized the Human Services Agency to amend hotel booking agreements to extend terms to August 31, 2022, requiring future extensions to be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board authorized the Human Services Agency to extend the Cova Hotel agreement through August 31, 2023, and to waive certain code provisions.
The Board approved an amendment to increase the Cova Hotel agreement amount and extend the term through August 31, 2024.
HSH presented a proposal to extend the Cova Hotel agreement by seven months and increase the funding to maintain shelter capacity.
The Board passed the ordinance authorizing the amendment to the Cova Hotel agreement, increasing the not-to-exceed amount and extending the term.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
