This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for shelter services at 711 Post Street, allowing Urban Alchemy to continue operations until March 31, 2026, with a total funding of up to $27,594,252. It also gives the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing the authority to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.
Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Urban Alchemy and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for shelter services and operations at 711 Post Street; extending the grant term by six months from September 30, 2025, for a total term of March 21, 2022, through March 31, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $4,879,570 for a total amount not to exceed $27,594,252; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to extend and increase funding for shelter services provided by Urban Alchemy in response to ongoing homelessness issues in San Francisco.
HSH entered into a grant agreement with Urban Alchemy for shelter services at 711 Post Street, with a term from March 21, 2022, to June 30, 2024, and a not-to-exceed amount of $18,736,820.
The Board approved the first amendment to extend the term by one year and increase the funding by $3,509,506, raising the total to $22,246,326.
HSH administratively approved a second amendment to extend the term by three months and increase the funding by $468,356, bringing the total to $22,714,682.
HSH issued a corrective action plan to Urban Alchemy due to overspending and staffing issues identified in the fiscal monitoring review.
The Board approved the third amendment to extend the grant term by six months and increase the funding by $4,879,570, totaling $27,594,252.
The third amendment to the grant agreement was executed, extending the term to March 31, 2026.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
