HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0004 BackupCity of Miami Shelter Program Proposal
Submitted to the SEOPW CRA by Camillus House, Inc.
Program Description:
Camillus House has successfully managed and operated the City of Miami Emergency Shelter Program
since 2016. The program has historically supported 75 emergency shelter beds and associated services
for street homeless referred by the City of Miami Police Department, and for FY 2022-23 will be moving
to 100 beds. Emergency shelter is a housing and services program that provides a place to sleep, meals
and case management services to homeless individuals. This request to the Southeast Overtown/ Park
West CRA is for $250,000 to cover the cost of operating 23 of the 100 beds at a cost of $30 beds per day.
The program is further supported by the Downtown Development Authority, OMNI CRA and from City of
Miami general funds.
Background
In order to continue its commitment to assist homeless persons within its jurisdictional boundaries, and
its desire to comply with the Pottinger Settlement Agreement, the City of Miami contracted with Camillus
House to secure emergency shelter beds at our main facility, located at 1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami. With
the overturn of Pottinger, Camillus continues to work with the City and the City of Miami Police as well
as City of Miami Outreach to continue the previously mandated services as a known best -practice in
addressing issues of the on -street homeless.
Under the City of Miami Shelter Bed Program, ten (10) beds are available for 24-hour placements, and
ninety (90) beds will be available for individuals who request additional services (e.g. Extended Stay Beds).
Clients are placed in this program by City of Miami Police officers and are homeless individuals coming
primarily from areas with the highest concentration of homelessness within the City, including the area
encompassing the SEOPW CRA.
The program has historically been funded though a partnership with the City of Miami and its affiliates
the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the OMNI CRA. The funding commitments are
as follows:
1. City of Miami: $558,550
2. OMNI CRA: $250,000
3. DDA: $40,000
Through this proposal, Camillus House is requesting a SEOPW CRA contribution in the amount of $250,000.
This funding is essential to ensure the expansion and a continued level of bed availability for the City to
provide emergency housing placements, in particular for City Police. At present, there is limited daily bed
availability in all homeless shelters, with average wait times for City of Miami Homeless Outreach
placements between two -three weeks.
Services Provided:
Camillus House provides the following services to homeless persons referred to the program which will
include, but are not limited to:
a. To the extent possible, make available lower level beds (when bunks beds are present) or regular
single beds to facilitate access for persons with disabilities;
b. Up to three (3) meals a day;
c. Basic case management, information, and/or referral to ancillary services (i.e., independent living
skills preparation, etc.);
d. Access to basic health, substance abuse, and/or mental health screening on a voluntary basis;
e. Participation in the other routine services of the Camillus House Day Center program, including
but not limited to, access to: showers, clothing exchange, toilet facilities, mail room, library,
computers, electrical outlets, telephones, socialization, and other recreational activities;
f. Assistance to receive entitlement benefits (i.e., SSI, VA, TANF, Medicaid and other entitlements),
referral to educational, recreational and vocational services as appropriate, and referral to
transitional and/or advanced care housing;
Camillus provides the following amenities to homeless persons referred to the Program:
i. Space sufficient to accommodate 100 beds including 23 SEOPW supported beds;
ii. Organized sleeping arrangements;
iii. Personnel to provide necessary care;
iv. Functioning restrooms;
v. Electricity to provide light;
vi. A potable water source or space to accommodate water;
vii. Staff personnel adequate to maintain a safe environment at the facility;
viii. Adequate supplies necessary to comply with all terms of this Agreement;
ix. Appropriate medical care and supplies when necessary, and within the scope of the
agency's competence, in its sole discretion;
x. A dog kennel;
xi. Personnel property storage; and
xii. Basic personal hygiene products available at no cost, such as soap, shampoo, tooth
paste, toothbrush etc.
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Reporting:
Camillus House provides the City, DDA and can provide to the SEOPW CRA with monthly reports detailing:
1. Total number of persons served
2. Average monthly and Daily Bed Vacancy
3. Average length of stay
4. Length of stay by participant
5. Outplacement Outcomes
Budget:
The expenses allocated the funded portions of City of Miami Shelter Program are as follows:
Line Item
Salaries
Benefits
Food Service costs
General, Administrative, Insurances, Supplies
Direct & Ancillary support to clients
Facility Expenses
TOTAL COST
Combined City
Funding Program
Cost ($)
3 20, 000
65,000
100,000
100,000
130
500,000
1,085,130
SEOPW Funding
($250,000)
73,620
15,050
23,100
23,100
30
115,100
250,000
In addition to the expenses above, there are $200,000 in additional expenses associated with service
delivery and administrative overheads based on actual costs per bed.