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Item #91 · Regular City Council Meeting

City awards $1.54M homeless outreach contract to Urban Alchemy

Feb 4, 2025
Consent Contracts & Procurement
$1.5M , Red tier (over $1 million)

City commits $1.54M to Urban Alchemy for homeless outreach services. This is a sole-source contract, meaning no competitive bidding—worth noting as public spending accountability.

Counterparty: Urban Alchemy Funding source: Unknown Action type: Contract award
passed 8–0
provisional · consent Read minutes ↗
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Council to extend Toolbank partnership through September 2026

Would extend the Magic City ToolBank program, which provides tools and expertise to nonprofits and community groups working on local projects. The $345,000 amendment would fund the fully staffed affiliate through Sept 2026, supporting volunteerism and community-led initiatives.

· Item number:Item #12 Total cost: $1K

Council to extend affordable housing development deadline at Parker High site

If approved, would give Smithfield Phase II an extra 6–12 months to close on the 5.25-acre parcel and begin affordable housing construction near the former Parker High School site. The project would create multi-family affordable units once development begins.

Land area: 5.2 acres
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