Homeless Services Funding

At a glance

What: Council approved state-funded homeless services: a $9,756,800 shelter operations appropriation, a mobile shower and restroom contract extension, and an outreach contract amendment, all with Poverello House where named.
Where it stands: Mobile showers extension approved 6 to 0 on September 17 after Councilmember Arias pulled it for discussion.
Next: Outreach amendment runs October 17, 2026 through March 31, 2027; mobile shower term runs to June 30, 2027.

September 3, 2026 (consent): Resolution 2026-206, the 11th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution, appropriates $9,756,800 from HHAP Round 6 for operating subsidies for interim shelters, youth interim shelter operations, HMIS and administration.
September 17, 2026 (contested consent): Second Amendment to the Poverello House service agreement extends Mobile Shower and Restroom Operations from September 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027, total $243,000 from HHAP and Encampment Resolution Fund money. Councilmember Arias pulled it to discuss the mobile showers; council discussion was held. Motion by Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Richardson. Aye 6; Absent Vice President Maxwell.
October 8, 2026 (consent): First Amendment to the Poverello House outreach services agreement under HHAP, term October 17, 2026 through March 31, 2027, not to exceed $175,000 (Bid File 12501983).
October 8, 2026: temporary security at the Clarion Pointe shelter, not to exceed $81,000, was part of Allied Universal Security Contract.

Outreach amendment (not to exceed $175,000) approved on consent.

Mobile shower extension ($243,000) approved 6 to 0.

$9,756,800 HHAP-6 appropriation adopted on consent.