REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to Renew Contract Between Social Services and IPH (prev. Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless) for S. Ferry Homeless Shelter Services
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Date: 10/20/2025
Department: Social Services
Attending Meeting: Erin M. Stachewicz, Commissioner
Submitted By: Maggie W Skarlis
Title: Contract Administrator
Phone: 518-447-7583
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Enter text.
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
IPH (prev. Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless)
176 Sheridan Ave.
Albany, NY 12210
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $966,607.62
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☒ No ☐
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ☒ No ☐
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ☐ No ☒
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 3.70% County: 61.63%
State: 34.67% Local: Enter text.
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: AA6109 04609 / AA6140 03640 / AA6142 03642
Revenue Amount: $35,800 / $179,956 / $155,135
Appropriation Account and Line: AA6109 44046 / AA6140 44046 / AA6142 44046
Appropriation Amount: $35,800 / $620,538 / $310,269
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☒ No ☐
If Mandated, Cite Authority: 18 NYCRR 352.8
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ☒ No ☐
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
Apprenticeship Program Yes ☐ No ☒
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: 513 - 09/09/2024
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
Local Social Service Districts are required to provide emergency/transitional shelter to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Therefore, authorization is requested to enter into an agreement with IPH (Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless) to operate the South Ferry Shelter for individuals unable to secure shelter in other facilities.
South Ferry Shelter provides 30 emergency shelter beds in small occupancy rooms which are more appropriate for homeless individuals with certain mental and/or behavioral health conditions. The Shelter can accommodate a mix of females and males depending on need.
During 2024, 81 clients were served.