This ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Monarch Hotel's booking agreement by over $2.5 million and extend the agreement's duration 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 the Lombard Hotel Group, operator of the Monarch Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $2,533,540 for a total amount not to exceed $21,661,300; to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of August 4, 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 purpose of the agreement.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to extend and increase funding for the Monarch Hotel's use as a non-congregate shelter 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 for emergency services.
This supplement authorized City departments to enter into COVID-19 related contracts without following standard procurement procedures.
The Human Services Agency entered into an Emergency Hotel Booking Agreement with Lombard Hotel Group for the Monarch Hotel to provide shelter.
This supplement allowed for the extension of emergency contracts for up to 12 months without standard requirements.
The Board authorized the extension of several booking agreements, including the Monarch Hotel, through August 31, 2023.
The Monarch Hotel Booking Agreement was assigned to the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for continued use as non-congregate shelter.
The Board authorized an amendment to increase the not-to-exceed amount for the Monarch Hotel agreement and extend the term through August 31, 2024.
The Board passed an ordinance to further amend the Monarch Hotel agreement, increasing the funding and extending the term to March 31, 2025.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
