That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to a Single Source Award Recommendation:
a) a single source procurement in accordance with s. 14.4(e) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy BE APPROVED to Indwell Community Homes to deliver a Supportive Housing Model pilot project at 403 Thompson Road for a term commencing June 15, 2023, through to December 31, 2025, with the option to extend for four (4) additional one (1) year terms, at an annual operating fee of up to $1,164,000 and initial one-time onboarding expenses of up to $490,000; such onboarding expenses include the one-time capital costs of $158,918 to operationalize the building to provide for the programs, services, and delivery method associated with the proposed Supportive Housing Model;
b) funding for the initial one-time onboarding capital costs referenced in part a), above, BE APPROVED, as outlined in the Source of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 30, 2023 as Appendix "A";
c) the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development BE AUTHORIZED to jointly approve and execute a Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with Indwell Community Homes and the Housing Development Corporation for the operation of 403 Thompson Road and the initial onboarding services and capital improvements required for Indwell to deliver the proposed Supportive Housing Model;
d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all other administrative acts necessary in connection with this purchase;
e) the approval given herein BE CONDITIONAL upon the Corporation entering into a Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement with Indwell Community Homes and the Housing Development Corporation; and,
f) the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development and the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development BE AUTHORIZED to jointly execute amendments to or amending agreements associated with the Municipal Purchase of Service Agreement authorized above;
it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation on the added agenda from Indwell with respect to this matter.