DATE: June 24, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager Youngblood
SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Agreements with Non-Profit Service Providers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Emergency and Interim Shelter Operations
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council:
1. Adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) operations for a Not-to-Exceed amount of $2,500,894
2. Adopts a resolution (Attachment III) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with First Presbyterian Church of Hayward (FPCH) to operate the emergency shelter at South Hayward Parish (SHP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for a Not-to-Exceed amount of $339,190
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SUMMARY
Over the past several years, the City has implemented proactive local measures to address the growing homelessness crisis. While these efforts have expanded resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, the need for emergency and interim shelter continues to outpace supply.
The purpose of this report is to request City Council authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with two shelter operators located in Hayward, to continue providing essential shelter services and support to unhoused community members.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution HNC
Attachment III Resolution FPCH (SHP)