July 27, 2020 Special Assembly Meeting re: AO 2020-66, authorizing the acquisition by purchase, or lease with option to purchase, of real property • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Public Health Emergency Governor Issues Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 March 11, 2020 March 11, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a declaration of ublic health disaster emer enc in res onse to the antici ated outbreak. The declaration initiates a unified command structure between the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DIVIVA), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS), and fully engages state departments to utilize all capabilities to ensure a swift and effective response. Office of the Mayor Phone: {907} 343??100 March 12 MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE Mayor Ethan A. Berliowitz ISSUED BY THE MAYOR OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE PURSUANT TO ANCHORAGE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3 .80040. WHEREAS, coronavirus or a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death, is caused by the virus, which is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identi?ed in humans and can easily spread from person to person; WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic; WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the State of Alaska declared a public health emergency in response to an anticipated outbreak of COVID-19 in Alaska; WHEREAS, poses a grave and imminent threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Municipality; WHEREAS, without emergency powers, available Municipal infrastructure resources will be inadequate to cope with the consequences of a COVID- 19 outbreak and its resultant effects on the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Anchorage; and WHEREAS, this novel coronavirus has the potential to cause the death or injury of persons to such an extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the public order, safety and welfare; NOW, pursuant to the authority granted in Article V, Section 5.02 of the Home Rule Charter for the Municipality of Anchorage and AMC 3.80.040, I hereby declare that an Emergency exists within the Municipality of Anchorage based upon the events and circumstances speci?ed above; and I HEREBY PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO PRESERVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE WITHIN AND ADJACENT TO THE MUNICIPALITY. THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS HAVE THE POWER OF LAW, SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF THIS EMERGENCY, AND SHALL SUPERSEDE ALL CONFLICTING LAWS DURING THE EXISTENCE OF THIS EMERGENCY. Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease Outbreak ssued on: March 13,2020 • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Shelter Capacity Adult Shelter Capacity Winter 2019-20 COVID (2020-2021} Brother Francis Shelter 240 114 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission 100 41 Covenant House AK I50 60 AWAIC 52 35 Downtown Hope Center 70 MOA Emergency Shelter Contract TOTAL CDC Recommendations Facility layout considerations I Use physical barriers to protect staff who will have interactions with clients with unknown infection status check-in staff}. For ei-tampler install a sneeze guard at the check?in desk or place an additional table between staff and clients to increase the distance between them to at least E: feet. I In meal service areas; andfor allow either for food to be delivered to clients or for clients to take food away. I In general sleeping areas [for those who are not experiencing respiratory at least 6 feet apart. a Align matsi'beds so clients sleep head-to-toe. I For clients with mild respiratory consistent with Prioritize these clients for individual rooms. If individual rooms are not availabler consider using a large. well-ventilated room. Keep matsrbeds at least 6 feet apart. Use temporary barriers between matsi?beds, such as curtains. Align matsi'beds so clients sleep head-to-toe. If possibler designate a separate bathroom for these clients. If areas where these clients can stay are not available in the facility, facilitate transfer to a quarantine site. As virus spreads, homeless take shelter at Anchorage arenas I Author: Paula Dobbyn Updated:March 24 Published March 21 Protect the vulnerable Capacity: 480. Monday, April 6 occupancy: 325. (Peak 3/29: 377) Images (Anchorage Daily News, Anne Raup & Loren Holmes) • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Phase 1 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental?Appropriations A?ct ?Phase 1? is the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 6074 introduced by House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey. The bill was presented to President Trump and signed into law on March 6, 2020. Click HERE to view the final bill. This bill provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding, with a large bulk of the money appropriated going to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the primary ob'ective to research and to develop a vaccine. The Office of the Secretary?Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund received $3.1 billion, the Centers for Disease Control received $2.2 billion, the National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases received $836 million, and the Food and Drug Administration received $61 million. The Small Business Administration and the US. Department of State also received funding in this bill. Phase 2 Families First CoronaVIrus Response A?ct ?Phase 2? is the Families First Coronavirus Response 6201, also sponsored by House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey. The bill was presented to President Trump and signed into law on March 13, 2020. Click HERE to view the final bill. In response to this bill provided $100 billion for paid sick leave, tax credits, free testing; expanding food assistance and unempyloment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. The Department of Health and Human Services received a total of $1.3 billion for Aging and Disability Services, Indian Health Services, and the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund; $1 billion for the US. Department of Labor to supplement the states for unemployment insurance; the US. Department of Agriculture received a total $900 million for W1C and Commodity Assistance Programs; $82 million for the US. Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Health Program; $60 million for the US Department of Veterans Affairs; and $15 million for the US. Department of Treasury. Other monies allocated will be granted as needed. Phase 3 - CARES Act CARES ACT The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) is a bill that responds to the 19 outbreak, and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill was presented to the President on March 27 2020 and signed into law that day, becoming P.L.116-136. Click HERE to view the final bill. This is commonly known as ?Phase 3? of the Coronavirus relief legislation. At the heart of the bill, the CARES Act provides FY 2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill temporarily expands unemployment benefits, provides tax rebates to American citizens, suspends payments and interest to student loans. A substantial part of the deals with the funding of loans, grants, and other forms of assistance for businesses, industries, states, local governments, and hospitals?. CARES Act Phase 3 Brief The CARES Act includes many provisions to support American families, small businesses, and the economy while the nation works its way through the outbreak. Key provisions include the following: Ensures that all testing for COVID-19 is covered by private insurance plans, with free coverage of a vaccine within 15 d( ys for when such a vaccine is available. For eligible small businesses, sole proprietors, independent contractors, and other self-employed individuals, the Act provides $349 billion through federally backed loans under a modified and expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan th0 pay for utilities, rent, mortgage, and payroll. Borrower's are eligible for loan forgiveness for the first 8 weeks of the loan. The Small Business Administrator has no more than 15 days after the date of enactment to issue regulations. The measure provides $500 billion to the Department of Treas111y?s exchange stabilization fund for use in loans, loan guarantees, and other investments for distressed businesses that do not qualify for the small business relief. This includes direct lending of $25 billion for passenger air carriers, $4 billion for cargo air carriers, and $17 billion for businesses determined to be important to national security. The remaining $454 billion is eligible for direct lending to distressed busmesses meetlng spec1f1ed cr1ter1a. These prov151ons also 1nclude proh1b1tlons on rec1p1ents of rellef engaglng 1n stock buybacks, and all loans must be used to retain at least 90 percent of the workforce. For those who lost employment because of the pandemic, the measure provides robust unemployment insurance, including for self?employed, independent contractors, and those with limited work history. The assistance will include an additional $600 per week for each recipient and provides an additional 13 weeks of bene?ts to those who remain unemployed after US. individual taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 ($150,000 joint) are eligible for a full $1,200 2 00 'oint rebate and an additional rebate of 00 er child. Weive a rebate check, as the IRS will use a taxpayer?s 2019 tax return 01' their 2018 return if they have not yet filed. The rebate is reduced by $5 for each $100 of the taxpayer?s income that exceeds $75,000 and completely phases out at $99,000. Phase 3.5 - CARES Act ?Phase 3.5? was passed by the Senate by unanimous consent on Tuesday, April 21?. Phase 3.5 totals $484 billion and it being appropriated to fund the Paycheck Protection Program through the Small Business Administration, economic injury disaster loans and emergency grants under the CARES Act, additional support for hospitals, and provider recovery and testing. The funding breakdown is: 1) billion $60 billion of which is set aside for small lenders and community financial institutions), 2) Hospitals?$75 billion, 3) Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants?$50 billion, and 4) Testing?$25 billion. Phase 4 - HEROES Act 3) HONORING OUR HEROES: Provides nearly $1 trillion to state, local, territorial and tribal governments who desperately need funds to ep us safe and are in danger of losing theirjobs. A FUND FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS: Establishes a $200 billion Heroes? fund to ensure that essential workers who have risked their lives working during the pandemic receive hazard pay. TESTING, TRACING AND TREATMENT: Provides another $75 billion for coronavirus testing, contact tracing and isolation measures, ensures every American can access free coronavirus treatment, and supports hospitals and providers. MORE DIRECT PAYMENTS: Cushions the economic blow of the coronavirus crisis with a second round of more substantial economic impact payments of $1,200 per family member, up to $6,000 per household. PROTECTS PAYROLLS: Enhances the new employee retention tax credit that encourages employers to keep employees on payroll, allowing 60 million Americans to remain connected to their paychecks and benefits. WORKER SAFETY: Requires OSHA to issue a strong, enforceable standard within seven days to require all workplaces to develop and implement infection control plans based on CDC expertise, and prevents employers from retaliating against workers who report infection control problems. SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS: Strengthens the Payroll Protection Program to ensure that it reaches underserved communities, nonprofits of all sizes and types and responds flexibly to small businesses by providing $10 billion for Covid-19 emergency grants through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. PRESERVES HEALTH COVERAGE: Protects Americans losing their em ploye r-provided health insurance with COBRA subsidies to maintain their coverage and creates a special enrollment period in the ACA exchanges for uninsured Americans. EXTENDS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: Extends weekly $600 federal unemployment payments through next January, providing a vital safety net ed. HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Helps struggling families afford a safe lace to live with $175 billion in new su orts to assist renters and homeowners mon ren ,mor gage an I I paymen an other Housing-re a cos 5. FOOD SECURITY: Add resses rising hunger with a 15 percent increase to the maximum SNAP benefit and additional funding for nutrition programs that help families put food on the table. SAFEGUARDS FOR OUR DEMOCRACY: Includes new resources to ensure safe elections, an accurate Census, and preserve the Postal Service. • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Phase 3 CARES Act, Coronavirus RehefFund TITLE PROVISIONS Sec. 6001. borrowing authority for the United States Postal Service Prcwide ribal gcnermnents, and local governments. The amount of funding provided to each state is determined based on relative pcqgiulaticm proportion, but no state shall receive less than $1,250,000poo. Such funds are to be used only to cover costs necessaiy for expenditures incurred between March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020 to respond to the public health emergency. Phase 3 - CARES Act Coronavirus RehefFuna Municipal Clerk? Office Submitted by: Chair of the Assembly at the Request 0f the Mayor Prepared by: Mayor?s Office For reading: June 2, 2020 Approved Date: June 2, 2020 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AR No. 2020-199 A RESOLUTION OF THE ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ALASKA TO ACCEPT CARES ACT FUNDS AND APPROPRIATE, WHEN TENDERED. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska requires local governments adopt a resolution to receive CARES Act funds; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska notified the Municipality of Anchorage has been allocated $156,713,566 in three payments: First Payment: $116,777,380 Second PaymenI: $19,968,993 Third Payment: $19,968,093WHEREAS, the State of Alaska will make second and third payment disbursements once the Municipality of Anchorage has spent -n n- .- .. n-n and Phase 3 - CARES Act, Coronavirus Relief Fund • Small Business and Non-profit Relief Fund: $6,000,000 • Rental and Mortgage Assistance Fund: $3,000,000 • Licensed Child Care Relief Fund: $10,000,000 • Public Lands Jobs Program: $3,000,000 • Contingency: $1,500,000 Total to date: $23,500,000 • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Planning Submitted by: Assembly Member Rivers and Assembly Member LaFranee Cl??k's Office Prepared by: Assembly Counsel Amended and Approved For reading: May 212I 2018 Date: June 12. 2018 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA AR No. 2018-167, As Amended A RESOLUTION OF THE ANCHORAGE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY DECLARING A POLICY 0F DISPERSEDPLACEMENT THEANCHORAGEBOWL SERVICESAND Plannin VISION Homelessness is rare. brief. 3: one-time BEE El l3 KEY PILLARS Prevention Housing 8: l: Diversion Support System Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness Core Purpose :?l'ItI'tCi'tUl'UlJ Home identi?es eunerete In t'mtlie l?im?nelessness ?re. brieI? E'lf'lLl tine-lime event. :?l'ItI'tCi'tUl'UlJ Home rI. map liir the next three years that Curril'rines Cnt'nmunilv, state and letlers'll plans. The private seetnr. public seetnr and individual] community members will help to implement this fill-tn, including securing :?itltlilinn?l resuurees ti: meet our Ctir?nt'riur'litv's needs. Four Key Pillars of Anchored Home :?l'ItI'tCi'tUl'UlJ Home Llireets resuurees to Your ?iill?rs to solve l1r..imelessness :?intl eur?nmur?uitv livability. Promoting Prevention 8: Diversion From homelessness {iftl?n?lr'lltf' the Housing 8: Support System Imprm-ing Public Health Safety Increasing Advocacy Funding ti: bolster our eI?liirls. Plannin Anchored Home 2020 Priorities: Proposed Summary Priorit 1: imrove communi' health, safe and emer-enc stems . Increase Da Shelter tions a. laen?? and BegIn operations of a Pilot Day Shelter by Increase Civernight Shelter {year?round over?ow capacity] beds year?re und by MISWIDED Collaborate with the Municipality of Anchorage to report upon unsanctioned camps and efficacy on abatement processes to ACEH and the public Partner with the Anchorage Assem bly and MBA to establish communication channels with the general public through Community Councils by and ef?cac of Housin- and Eu nor-ts services House 50' individuals experiencing homelessness' In Supportive Housing by 121'311'2020 {Using the Sy?hlame List data 2. House 350 individuals ex en'encin homelessness in Ha id Re~housin by [Using the Ely?Name List data Plannin Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness Summary of Gap Analysis 8: 2021 Community Priorities SUMMARY The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness Advisory Council formed in December of 2019 and consists of 20 subject matter experts. In March 2020, the Council kicked off the work of three committees. Recognizing the pressing needs brought about by CCI'v'lD-ig, the Community Prioritization Committee began the completion of a gap analysis of the current Homeless Prevention and Response System. and then conducted a prioritization process. This document summarizes for community members, funders, policymakers. and advocates recommendations around collective action to meet identified gaps in the Homeless Prevention and Response System. The priorities recommended here are meant to move our community toward a robust system to make homelessness rare, brief, and one?time. and should be used to direct programmatic. policy, and funding decisions toward this goal. The Homeless Prevention ileum and Response System is a m? i i 3" ?Hal-"n"Isa continuum of services that help to prevent people from 3mm m1 experiencing homelessness and El} help people who are Prevention Diversion [lull-each experiencing homelessness access the resources and Shelter housing interventions they need to ultimately exit Infrastml?tl'e Backbone homelessness. This system also includes infrastructure, such as coordinated data and staff capacity through the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, that support work across the system. This project examined the interventions above. Transitional Hapill Supportive Housing Helrousing Housing GAP ANALYSIS: ltE?r' Fll'l DIHGS - Homelessness is a community problem. of deficiencies in parallel and related s-rstems. - Single adults account for the largest portion of need across the homeless prevention and response system. Families account for 22% of measured demand, youth 3. transition age youth I Ir . There is a significant lack of rapid rehousing for medium [and some high) vulnerability adults who need short?term supports to avoid long-term homelessness and the cycle of poverty. This was th- largest measured intervention gap by subpopulation in the gap analysis {Gap of 1.510 households}. One of the greatest identi?ed needs is the signi?cant lack of permanent supportive housing available for highly vulnerable adults {experiencing chronic homelessness, behavioral health concerns, overuse of shelters, camping. unsheltered, etc} [Gap of 557' units]. Ensuring suf?cient shelter capacity, especially during winter, is critical for public health and safety. Shelter will be most effective by complying with CDC recommendations and by rovidin-r' and hi ht services. Data shows that demand is exceeding capacity, in?ow into the system is exceeding outflow. If we do not increase capacity, the gaps we see across the system are likely to grow. Experts also predict an increase in homelessness nationwide due to the economic impacts of 9. Preventing experiences of homelessness is cost?effective and creates better outcomes for individuals and the community. Anchorage has an opportunity to better align prevention data and systems. Plannin EHDATIDHS FDR 2(121 The committee also made recommendations for implementation for each prioritized intervention- The following reflects recommended priorities for 2021 across the Homeless Prevention and Fiesponse System- 5mnn?m llnuslnn {high priority] H21 Emma-dam Bunent flaps: Enhance the success of local su pporti'u'e housing and predictable funding it" programs and increase capacity to current demand- capital and operational funding [for single-site: We currently have a gap of at least units of permanent Facilitate sustainable payment structure for su housing. including 55? for single adults. 95 for youth sen-ices that enables stable workforce [requires a as for families. and so for veterans. Elia-?Elsi *0 Medicaid stat-3 Plant - Direct allocation of housing youcher subsidies within resources to Shelter {high priority am Bum-mum Burrent ?aps: Ensuring shelter capacity. especially during winter. Ensure that shelter 531395?? "1 is critical for public health and safety. Current gaps include smaller-"low-barrier settings With ?13? and night the need for em shelter beds for single adults. at least SD for -1- -1 and at least 21] beds for youth lu nder age 13] and Ensure shelter includes ?my: Shelter will IZIE effective by complying with - for sustained funding from local CDUID-IQ recommendations and by providing robust clay and and state government ?93 F'Ubli?' health night semic?a WINK for all pupulations - Create separate shelter forr youth tunder age 13] llaplrl lfullnuslnu {high priority} am muslin-rs - Coordinate engagement across the community with landlords to increase access to existing housing - Coordinate for rapid rehousing. especiallyr to meet a large gap for single adults - Expand rapid rehousing in pilots to demonstrate success in serving higher vulnerability populations. giyen the lower cost than supportive housing flurrent Gaps: Based on today?s measured dernand. Anchorage needs 1-595 additional units of rapid rehousing: 1-51 units for single adults. ?3 for families. and 153 for ?r'o-uth Er Tay. Dur recommendation is to scale up over time to allow for changes in demand as we better understand the impact of SQUID-19- • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Submitted by: hair the -ssemby at the Request of the Mayor, Assembly Chair Rivera, Assembly Members Zaietel and Constant Preparedby: n. . - ru. Reading Date: July 14, 202i] ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Ao No. 2020 ?ssrs} AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACOUISITION BY PURCHASE, OR LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT TA BLOCK HEATHER MEADOWS SUBDIVISION Ti'Tf-149] 161-51}, LOTS 1 - BLOCK ROSEBUD SUBDIVISION 009- 161-32, DDS-16133, DDS-16134, DDS-16135, 009-161-363, BLOCK 4A CENTRAL CITY SUBDIVISION 76-245] THE IMPROVEMENTS ON LOT 1 BLOCK 33C USS 408 33}, AND TRACT GREEN VALLEY RESUBDIVISION NO. 1 010-193-22} WITH AGGREGATE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS WHEREAS, to reduce the risk of a COWS-1S outbreak in the homeless population in Anchorage, the Sullivan Arena and Sen Boeke Arena were established for shelter, meal distribution, showering, and guest laundry, while the Dempsey Arena was established as a quarantine and isolation facility, and a resource hub for this group has been set up in tents, located in the Ben Boeke Arena parking lot, providing referrals for housing, case management, medical treatment, and other services; and WHEREAS, the emergencyr shelters have now been consolidated in the Sullivan Arena with a maximum occupancy of adults, the quarantine and isolation needs have been transferred to hotel rooms, and the Ben Boeke and Dempsey Arenas have been demobilized and returned to service as hockey rinks; and WHEREAS, planning for the Sullivan Arena to be returned to service, the Municipality of Anchorage anticipates the need to shelter those hundreds of adults in other facilities; WHEREAS, in housing those individuals, the municipality intends to provide non- congregate shelter where possible, minimize congregate shelter, and, in any congregate shelter provided to include engagement centers {daytime services and resource access}; and AO 2020-66 Would Create • Treatment center to help people with substance misuse • Bridge and permanent supportive living spaces • Daytime engagement centers and social services for people experiencing homelessness • Overnight shelter space for those experiencing homelessness Treasur Guidance Relief Fund lI?fiuitlancc for State, Territorial, Local1 and Tribal Governments Updated June The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to recipients ofthe funding available under section ofthe Social Security Acti as added by section of the Coronayirus Aidi Relief} and Economic Security Act Act?). The CARES Act established the lC?oronayirus ReliefFund [the "Fund?'] and appropriated 515:] billion to the Fund. Under the CARES the Fund is to be used to trial-Le payments for specified uses to States and certain local governments: the District of Columbia and LLB. Territories [consisting of the lCommonwealth of Puerto Rico? the United States Virgin Islands: t] uam., American Samoa. and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands]; and Tribal got-'ernments. The CARES Act provides that payments from the Fund may only be used to cover costs that are necessa ex endit'ures incurred due to the ublic health emergency with respect to rot-ed as of [ls-larch ET. E?l? [the ateo enactmento tie . . . . tate or government: an were incurred during the eriod that begins on March L, and ends on December Elli Nonerclusr've examples of eligible expenditures Eligible expenditures include? but are not limited to. payment for: Expenses of actions to facilitate compliance with CtIt?v?lD- I 9-related public health measuresi such 33: I Expenses for care for homeless populations provided to mitigate effects and . . . I . enable comliance with Fl ublic health recautions. Treasury Guidance MWICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE OFFICE OF IHE MWICIPAL ATTORNEY MT 27, 2010 ANCHURAGE ALSSEFIEELY KAREN R. ETDGEL, ATTURNEY CARES ACT WING TD FIE-D AU SIMIBIARY: This memerariduiri memerialiaee in writing legal adviee that this ef?ee has provided te the adinitiietratieii arid members regarding whether CARES Aet Funda paid under Seetieii ??llEd) ef the Seeial Security Act may he need te- purehaee huildiriga fer the purpeaea ?f preridirig hemeleae evernight shelter: hemeleae daj,r shelter: and hemeleae eutreaeh services- . . a re riate because it ie eeneiatent with the federal Statute and in line with of?cial ?rm: the United Statea Treasury Department and CDC Best Western Golden Lion 36"? Seward Hag/929x69 Proposed Use: Drug Alcohol Treatment Center with ?step?down? housing providing intensive case management transitional housing on the client?s path to recovery. STATE or ALASKA RECEIVED By the Regulatory Commission of Alaska on Oct 28, 2019] THE REGULATORY OF ALASKA Before Commissioners: In the Matter of the Investigation Into the Beluga River Unit Management Practices of the MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE d/b/ a MUNICIPAL LIGHT POWER DEPARTMENT Robert M. Pickett= Chairman Stephen McAlpine Antony G. Scott Daniel A. Sullivan Janis W. Wilson U-18-102 In the Matter of the Petition Filed by CHUGACH ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION. INC. to Acguire Most of the Assets of the MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE d/b/a LJIL Isn?t! ?l E. Post-Closingr MOA Community Donation for the Alaska Center for Treatment. Within ?ve years after Closing (the ?Expenditure Deadline?), subject to Anchorage Municipal Assembly appropriation, MOA shall spend $15 million toward the planning, permitting, design, construction, and related demolition costs of the Alaska Center for Treatment (the ?Required Use?), a planned substance use disorder center that will serve the communities of Southcentral Alaska by offering some combination of outpatient and inpatient treatment options, transitional housing services, and crisis stabilization. The Alaska Center for Treatment is anticipated to be constructed on Municipality of Anchorage land, owned by the Municipality, and operated by a third-party operator to be selected through an open procurement process in accordance with Title 7 of Anchorage Municipal Code. This community bene?t project is expected to ?ll a critical void in services in Anchorage that impacts all residents of the Municipality of Anchorage. Best Western Golden Lion 36?? Seward Hag/away Proposed Use: Drug Alcohol Treatment Center with ?step?down? housing providing intensive case management transitional housing on the client?s path to recovery. I: I: EHEES Utilities Insurance Maintenance Professional Pro Mn ?dn'lin Costs [1th Land Lease Total 0 eratin enaee Treatment, Tenancy,r and Clinical Support Food Service Life SI-tills Case Mana ement ndn'lin Indirect ear $313,303.00 $45,000.00 $35 0,000.00 $114,000.00 $55,000.00 $3,400.00 $551, 255. 55 $535,500.00 $453,043.00 $3 03,344.00 $51,050.00 $100,000.00 9 ar $335,333.34 $45,350.00 $350,500.00 $113,430.00 $55,350.00 $3,553.00 $525,255.24 $433,034.40 $431,054.33 $311,335.33 $53,531.30 $103,000.00 ear $33 3,553.35 $43,340.50 $331,315.00 $130,343.50 $53,353.50 $3,311.55 $555,532.52 $353,553.34 $435,435.33 $331,131.11 $54,153.55 $105,030.00 5U 5e Wi ce $1,445,445. 55 $1,351,5 55.51 $1,244,5 55.5 2 Total EHEEB $2,245,155.55 $2,555,115.54 Best Western Golden Lion 3 6 i" 213122211)! Proposed Use: Drug Alcohol Treatment Center with ?step-down? housing providing intensive case management transitional housing on the client?s path to recovery. Operating Budget _evenue Rental 5Liia5idie5 3rd Medicaid - iaa5e 5erviee5 Either F'hilanth rnpie, State or Municipal Lakes/yore Speacmi Road Proposed use: A form of transitional housing While tenants take steps to get their lives on track and search for permanent housing, often with the help of case managers and onsite assistance to help strengthen skills necessary J: for self-suf?ciency. . 'u Building Operational Expenses Year 2 Year 8 Utilities $231,362.00 $23 3,312.36 $245,932.40 Insurance $51,500.00 $53,045.00 $54,636.35 Maintenance $434,000.00 $442,020.00 $460,430.60 Professional Prop $141,000.00 $145,230.00 $149,536.90 ndmin Costs $30,000.00 $32,400.00 $34,322.00 Securitv services $233,600.00 $240,603.00 $242,326.24 Laundry,r Service for bridge units $100,000.00 $103,000. 00 $106,090.00 Total operating Expenses $1,221,902.00 $1,310,120.30 $1,349,424.49 Program Expenses: Tenancyr and Behavioral Health Support Services Food service for44 residents in bridge housing. Potential to increase this numherto cover some permanent residents With limited cool-ting ahillitv. $19 2,220.00 $19 3,5 01.60 $204,456.65 Life Sl-tills $63 0,5 03.00 $649,423 . 24 $663,905.94 IZase Management $403,204.00 $420,965.12 $433,594.02 ndmin $63,931.00 $20,993.93 $23,123.90 Indirect $135,000. 00 $139,050.00 $143,221.50 TotEIl Support Service Exp $1,435,363.00 $1,423,933.39 $1,523,302.06 Total Expenses $2,202,325.00 $2,239,059.25 $2,322,231.54 'est Va ue nn uites Dakar/liars Samara? Road Proposed use: A form of transitional housingr while tenants take steps to get their lives on track and search for permanent housing, often with the help of case managers and onsite assistance to help strengthen skills necessary for self-suf?ciency. 0?peratina Budget _evenue .4HFIZI: Voucher5' .5Ei' anticipate DEE-.5 ye ar 3 Medicaid: my: part pregram ramp up: ?23555 in year tune for hillahle atztiiu'itie5 musing tn in year 3. Nate: E5tir 'Iate5 net ha5ed [in 1115 I-Iiaiver billing ar'nnunt5 if applicable Either F'hilar'Itl'Irepit:r State or Tetal i3re55 Heven Lie Former Alaska Club Tar/07' CW Camber? Proposed Use: Daytime Engagement Center providing case management and other client services as well as Overnight Shelter. Bean?s Cafe Tiara-r1 Karla/? Proposed Use: Daytime Engagement Center providing case management and other client services. Building Expenses thilities- est $200,000.00 Insurance- est $45,000.00 Routine Maintenance- est $200,000.00 Admin Costs $55,000.00 Security $300,000.00 Total Operating Expenses $510,000.00 Day Shelter and Engagement Program [Iranr and night shelter- care an-site services Food Service $500,000.00 Monitors $501,550.00 Admin $51,050.00 Indirect $100,000.00 Sulo total shelter $1,252,010.00 ng agement Preg ntsfeen neet reseu rees a su pperl: services Program Director, Ll- support staff 2 Case Managemen $900,000.00 Program supplies and transportation funds $100,000.00 Subtotal engagement $1,000,000.00 Total Shelter and Engagement Service Exp $2,252,010.00 Total Expenses $5,552,910.00 Former Alaska Club Tar/or CW Gmlael/ Proposed Use: Daytime Engagement Center providing case management and other client services as well as Overnight Shelter. Dperating Budget estimates Revenue Bean?s Cafe Tia/i771 Kat-fate Proposed Use: Daytime Engagement Center providing case management and other client services. Municipality Contract, Philanthropic, State or other fun $3,500,000 Total Gross Revenue $3,500,000 MOA Operating Needs • Golden Lion (Treatment Center): $1,820,741 • America Best Value Inn (Housing): $1,958,890 • Alaska Club and Day Engagement Centers: $3,500,000 Total: $7,279,631 Funding Options • Philanthropic Contribution (Rasmuson): $3,500,000 • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $2,783,695 • Community Development Block Grant: $1,685,245 • Alcohol Tax: $3,500,000 • MOA Budget Appropriation (Shelter): $735,000 • MOA Trust Dividend Payment: $? • Other Philanthropic Contributions: $? • State of Alaska Contribution: $? Total: $12,203,940 • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Questions What are the costs of renovations for each facility? • America Best Value Inn: $500,000 • Covers efficiency conversions, security cameras, intercom system; kitchenettes added to 44 units, furnishing, fixtures, and equipment, and fencing for the parking lot. • Golden Lion: $1,000,000 • Covers efficiency conversions, security cameras, intercom system; kitchenettes added to units, furnishing, fixtures, and equipment. • Alaska Club: $3,000,000 • Sprinkler, elevator, bathrooms renovated for showers, laundry, new HVAC and roof. Questions Why am I just hearing about this? The Assembly’s public process for AO 2020-66 is the same for any other MOA-led property acquisition ordinance. The AO was introduced on June 23 and public testimony began on July 14. AMC 25.20.010 (acquisition authority) governs the process for real estate acquisition, which includes the exemption from competitive bidding (AMC 25.20.040): “Because of the unique nature of real property, the municipality need not acquire real property by competitive bidding.” The Mayor did not use any emergency powers in this process. Questions What are the expected operating costs and how will the MOA fund them? • Golden Lion (Treatment Center): $1,820,741 • America Best Value Inn (Housing): $1,958,890 • Alaska Club and Day Engagement Centers: $3,500,000 Total: $7,279,631 Questions What are the expected operating costs and how will the MOA fund them? • Philanthropic Contribution (Rasmuson): $3,500,000 • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $2,783,695 • Community Development Block Grant: $1,685,245 • Alcohol Tax: $3,500,000 • MOA Budget Appropriation (Shelter): $735,000 • MOA Trust Dividend Payment: $? • Other Philanthropic Contributions: $? • State of Alaska Contribution: $? Total: $12,203,940 Questions How else is the MOA going to use CARES Act funding to help businesses and residents? • Small Business and Non-profit Relief Fund: $6,000,000 • Rental and Mortgage Assistance Fund: $3,000,000 • Licensed Child Care Relief Fund: $10,000,000 • Public Lands Jobs Program: $3,000,000 • Contingency: $1,500,000 Total to date: $23,500,000 Questions How were these properties selected? Were others considered? Led by the Real Estate Department, the MOA convened a team of internal experts that included the Housing and Homeless Services Coordinator, the Anchorage Health Department, the Planning Department, the Building Safety Department and private-sector specialists in commercial property acquisition and renovation, tax credit financing, market rate housing development, and permanent supportive housing development to develop a list of criteria that would make the buildings suitable to implement needed services identifies in the Anchored Home plan and other community needs assessments such as the 1115 Behavioral Health Medicaid Waiver. The team conducted an exhaustive search for suitable properties, starting with a list of every hotel property in the Anchorage Bowl plus other residential and non-residential properties. From there, the MOA began comparing the properties against its list of criteria, removing or re-ordering properties based on how well they performed. Questions Why are we buying buildings before we know who will operate them? The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) put out a Request for Information (RFI) to find a provider to create the additional shelter capacity. It was issued on February 7, 2020 and scheduled to close on February 21. During that time, AHD received no proposals, so the deadline was extended for another two weeks. Still, AHD received no proposals even with that extension. So, AHD set up meetings with the organizations it thought would be interested in this work, and learned three important things: 1. Respondents were not interested in adding additional shelter capacity in the downtown area. 2. There was a strong desire that the Municipality also address rapid, bridge, and permanent supportive housing, supported by additional treatment options. 3. We were told there was significant interest in providing the additional shelter capacity, however, none of the providers would submit a proposal unless a specific location was identified and secured prior to a Request for Proposals (RFP) or RFI going out. Questions How many spaces are currently available in existing facilities? Wait times for treatment currently range from 14 to 85 days. uestions How can we use CARES Act funding for I MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE. OF THE. MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY MEMURANDUM JULY 27, 21121] R. ATTORNEY CARES ACT FUNDHG TD FUND AU Slim-I l? A RY This in writing legal advice that this office has presided te the adrniuistratiun and assembly regarding whether Act Funds paid under Secticrr timid} ef the Sccial Security Act may be used tu purchase buildings for the uf presiding hurneless twenright shelter: herueless day shelter; and outreach services. The short answer is that such use cf CARE-S Act Funds is legally apprepriate because it is ccusistent with the federal statute and in line with cfficial guidance the United States Treasury Department and CDC recerurneudatierts- Questions When will these facilities be operational? Each property will have a different timeline in terms of getting them fully operating. If approved by the Assembly, the MOA would begin negotiating with the owners to reach an agreeable purchase price and doing the remaining due diligence necessary to finalize. Concurrently, the MOA would initiate an RFP for building operations. The operator/provider will then work closely with the MOA to complete any necessary renovations/improvements necessary to open each facility. Best case is the engagement centers and America’s Best Value are operational at some point in the 4th quarter of this year. The Golden Lion (treatment center) and Alaska Club (shelter piece) will likely be sometime in 2021 due the renovations and other work needed. Questions How will you ensure safe transportation to and from facilities? It will be part of the RFP process. 1. Experience. That includes job descriptions, demonstrated success operating/managing 24-hour facilities, oversight and accountability plans. 2. Project approach/program design. This includes a program narrative (what is your research-based program design, what level of service/treatment components, scope and length of treatment plan, number of clients served within each service line). 3. Budget. 4. Outcomes of program design (how are they measuring and tracking success, indicators of success, proposed performance measures for on-going reporting). 5. Partner services (indoor/outdoor recreation, transportation services). 6. Neighborhood impact mitigation plan (safety and security protocols that demonstrate clear tactics/strategies to minimize any negative community impact). 7. Ability/plan to leverage other funding sources to minimize the Municipality’s contribution to ongoing operations. Questions How will you mitigate impacts to neighborhoods and businesses? It will be part of the RFP process. 1. Experience. That includes job descriptions, demonstrated success operating/managing 24-hour facilities, oversight and accountability plans. 2. Project approach/program design. This includes a program narrative (what is your research-based program design, what level of service/treatment components, scope and length of treatment plan, number of clients served within each service line). 3. Budget. 4. Outcomes of program design (how are they measuring and tracking success, indicators of success, proposed performance measures for on-going reporting). 5. Partner services (indoor/outdoor recreation, transportation services). 6. Neighborhood impact mitigation plan (safety and security protocols that demonstrate clear tactics/strategies to minimize any negative community impact). 7. Ability/plan to leverage other funding sources to minimize the Municipality’s contribution to ongoing operations. Questions How can we incorporate community feedback during the RFP process? We have already added a number of items to be included in the RFP as a result of the public process. The RFP is a public document and providers/operators will have several weeks to put together their proposals. The administration will then be responsible for selecting the most qualified provider/operator for each of the locations. We will then negotiate a contract with each operator. At this point, the public will again have the opportunity to participate in the process: • The contracts will be submitted to the Assembly for approval. • The Assembly will likely schedule public work sessions to review the terms of the contract. • A vote of approval from the Assembly will be required to proceed. • Public Health Emergency • How has COVID-19 Impacted Shelter Capacity • Federal Stimulus • Coronavirus Relief Fund • Planning • AO 2020-66(S) • Questions • Amendments Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item NO. 14.82. Amendment No. 1 Proposed Amendment #1 to A0 2020- 66(3) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITIO 90R LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPEIN ESCRIBED AS: WITH AGGREGATE NOVATION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MIL OIN DOLLARS Submitted by. Assembl aletel, Weddleton, and Kennedy PROPO on? I .. lmmary of Amendment. This amendment combines the proposed cha es in the S- 1 version by incorporating the change in this 8 version. Some members intend to make amendments to specific properties and not all four of .. - properties in the ordinance, and this amendment first bifurcates out the four @erties in Section 1 of the ordinance to w. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item No. 14.8.2. Amendment NO. to Proposed Amendment to Amendment #1 to A0 2020- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCH WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPERTY LEG RIBED AS: (.PROPERTIES) WITH AGGREGATE ACQUISITI ATION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLION FIVE USAND DOLLARS Submitted by. Assembly Mw?mmd Rivera PROPOSED AMEND of Amendment: This amendment adds two conditions of the or acquisition Of the Golden Lion Hotel: that it never be used as a homeless Sient Shelter and that secured reSS be re uired for eration of the facilit . The public response to the announcement Of plans to acquire these properties demonstrated heavy opposition to using this property as a homeless or transient Shelter, this amendment provides assurance it never will be. The plans stated in the original I are to use the Golden Lion Hotel property as a substance misuse or addiction atment center, and requiring secured egress for this use will mitigate concerns about edestrian traffic and the general safety of the nearby intersection. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item No. 14.8.2. Amendment No. to AM1 Proposed Amendment to Amendment #1 to A0 2020-?g AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PU LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPE ?g ESCRIBED AS: (PROPERTIES) WITH AGGREGATE NOVATION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLIONSWU RED THOUSAND DOLLARS Submitted by: Assembly abgsaaletel and Rivera PROPOSW Purp ary of Amendment: This amendment adds a condition of auth ion to purchase the Alaska Club property, requiring that daytime social services and overnioht shelterin be commenced coj?I?Im-?a time ervnces are o?oere ore overnio ts eterln- IS avaI a et att oerator oorOVIe @portation to overnight shelter for the clients, and that additional efforts are to be - 0 ml Iga Impac on neig oor oo asociated to clients coming and going. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item No. 14.B.2. Amendment No. to AM1 Proposed Amendment to Amendment #1 to A0 2020-66$? AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPERTY LEGA BED AS: (PROPERTIES) WITH AGGREGATE ACQUISITI TION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLION FIVE may?; USAND DOLLARS . O, Submitted by: Assembly Memb Constant PROPOSED AM NDM. Purpos SW Amendment: This amendment adds a condition of au ri purchase the improvements at the Bean?s Caf? property, so the au Ion is not effective until the Assembly first authorizes the purchase of 3 pa cels nearby and adjacent to the Brother Francis shelter, all owned by Mr. Ron Alleva. The consulting firm Agnew::Beck presented a study on February 19, 2020 to the ssembly Committee on Homelessness titled ?Third Avenue Parcels: Developing a ion Concept Land Use Plan, Summary and Preliminary Recommendations.? This endment is intended to commit the Municipality to acquiring these 3 parcels, with the goal of developing and using them consistent with the Agnew::Beck recommendations although the amendment only requires acquisition and does not specify the uses. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item No. 14.B.2. Amendment No. 2 Proposed Amendment #2 to A0 2020-66(8) 6 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURC LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPERE ESCRIBED AS: (PROPERTIES) WITH AGGREGATE ACQUISITI NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLION Fl ?30 Submitted by: Assemey v?s?xinn-Davidson, Zaletel, and LaFrance ATION COSTS ED THOUSAND DOLLARS 0 ensure that the majority of funds for operations and maintenance of the properties combined, and costs of programs providing services from these locations, should come from sources other than the alcohol tax revenues and to state the embly?s intent to not appropriate any more than 50% of alcohol tax revenues in the budget to those purposes. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item NO. 14.82. Amendment NO. A to AM2 Proposed Amendment A to Amendment #2 to A0 2020- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURC OXLEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE OF REAL PROPE SCRIBED AS: WITH AGGREGATE ATION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY- TWO MILLIONO Fl ED THOUSAND DOLLARS Submitted by: Assembly MeWsaEance ary of Amendment: This amendment adds a phrase to the intent state hat the Assembly does not intend to use other municipal revenues like rO ert taxes to fund erations maintenance or ram services, and other sources Should be sought to fund these to the maximum extent possible. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item NO. 14.82. Amendment NO. 3 Proposed Amendment #3 to A0 2020-66(8) 9 ?le AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCH WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, OF REAL PROPERTY LE RIBED AS: (PROPERTIES) WITH AGGREGATE ACQUISITI ?g ATION COSTS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLION FIV OUSAND DOLLARS Submitted by: Assembly man 0 PROPOSED AME Puros?p?fy Of Amendment: This amendment adds statements Of findings by the 3? . that will provide ex reSS le iSIative statements that the useS Of ARE 3" - 001- ilql! legal under the law and legal restrictions on use Of money from those sources. Inclusion Of these statements iS intended tO provide some insulation against any legal llengeS and alert critics tO the fact the Assembly haS considered the CARES Act and i Stipulation limitations. Amendments July 14, 2020 Agenda Item NO. 14.8.2. Amendment No. 4 Proposed Amendment #4 to A0 2020- 66(8) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PU LEASE WITH OPTION To PURCHASE, OF REAL ESCRIBED AS. WITH AGGREGATE ACQUISITIO OVATION COSTS NOT To EXCEED TWENTY-TWO MILLIONG RED THOUSAND DOLLARS 500,000). Submitted by: Assembly w??a?mnce PROPOS Ag: W?s Pur mary OfAmendment: This amendmentaddsaSection that Ma r? Administration tO com with the usual rocedures and ublic rocesses required by law and Municipa 0 ort Inten uses ort ese propertIes, rat er than exercising emergency powers to put them into service waiving procurement, zoning other Code requirements.