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Supervisors approve six-month extension for 711 Post shelter contract, request oversight amid concerns about Urban Alchemy
Summary
The Board approved a six-month extension and nearly $4.9 million increase to the Urban Alchemy contract for shelter operations at 711 Post Street, while multiple supervisors voiced concerns about financial practices and announced plans for hearings to examine management and accountability.
San Francisco — The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 30 voted to approve a third amendment to the grant agreement between the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) and Urban Alchemy, extending the operator’s contract for shelter services at 711 Post Street by six months and increasing the agreement by about $4.9 million to a total near $27.6 million.
The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote. Several supervisors who voted in favor said they would support the short extension while also insisting on follow-up oversight. Supervisor Slaughter, speaking before the roll call, said she would support the six-month extension but signaled concern: "I do have concerns, about the practice of urban alchemy at this site in particular. There's been, findings that, there's been mismanagement of funds from from this site in…
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