REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to Renew Code Blue Safe Haven Shelter Contract between Social Services and IPH
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Date: 09/30/2026
Department: Social Services
Attending Meeting: Erin Stachewicz, Commissioner
Submitted By: Maggie Skarlis
Title: Contract Administrator
Phone: 518-447-7583
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
IPH (formerly Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless)
176 Sheridan Ave.
Albany, NY 12206
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 11/1/2026-4/30/2027
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $578,482
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: YES
Spreadsheet attached: NO
Source of Funding – (Percentages)
Federal: Enter text. County: Enter text.
State: 100% Local: Enter text.
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: A6010.03610
Revenue Amount: $578,482
Appropriation Account and Line: A6010.44046
Appropriation Amount: $578,482
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: YES
If Mandated, Cite Authority: 18 NYCRR 304.1
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: YES
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
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Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: 25-429
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
IPH operates the low-barrier Safe Haven Shelter located at 26 South Swan Street in Albany, NY during Code Blue months (November through April) for adults experiencing homelessness who would otherwise be residing on the street, in abandoned buildings, or other locations not meant for human habitation.
Safe Haven provides overnight shelter, hot meals, and access to free laundry services, showers, clothing and hygiene items, as well as case management services...
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