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EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET <br /> PROJECT TITLE: <br /> Authorize Request for Consent COUNCIL BILL# <br /> Qualifications for 5.11.16 Action Originating Department Planning/Legal/Purchasing <br /> Construction and Operation First Reading Contact Person Becky Abelman McCrary <br /> of Low-Barrier Supportive David Hall <br /> Housing in the Form Clark Langstraat <br /> Second Reading Phone Number 425-257-7113 <br /> Generally As Provided 425-257-8624 <br /> 425-257-8901 <br /> Third Reading FOR AGENDA OF May 11,2016 <br /> Briefing <br /> Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> CAA <br /> Council President J r-"Th <br /> Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval <br /> Near Pecks Dr. &Evergreen Streets Initiative Draft RFQ Planning,Legal,Admin <br /> Way <br /> Amount Budgeted TBD • <br /> Expenditure Required TBD <br /> Budget Remaining -0- <br /> Additional Required -0- <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> As part of the City's Safe Streets initiative,the City intends to facilitate the construction of a supportive low-barrier <br /> housing facility to house chronically homeless individuals. The preferred location is on property currently owned by <br /> the City near Reservoir 3,located near the intersection of Pecks Drive and Evergreen Way,subject to completion of <br /> environmental review required by state and federal law. The facility will include approximately 60 to 70 residential <br /> units,office space for on-site support services for the residents(for example,case management,chemical dependency <br /> counseling,mental health treatment,and medical care),and front-desk staff to provide 24 hour,seven-days-per-week <br /> secure access. A portion of the units will be reserved for individuals identified through the City's CHART(chronic <br /> utilizer alternative response team)program. <br /> This RFQ is needed to select a provider with experience developing and operating such facilities. The RFQ asks for <br /> submittals no later than May 31,2016.After the submittals are received,staff will recommend a selection to Council. <br /> The City will enter into contract negotiations,including a land transfer or lease agreement and an operations <br /> agreement,with the selected provider. Once that is completed, staff will return to Council with the agreements for <br /> Council to consider. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Request for Qualifications for Construction and Operation of Low-Barrier <br /> Supportive Housing in the Form Generally As Provided <br /> 49 <br />