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Committee endorses extension and funding increase for 685 Ellis shelter contract
Summary
The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee voted unanimously to send a resolution to the full Board that would extend the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing's contract with 5 Keys to operate 685 Ellis Street through June 30, 2026, and raise the not-to-exceed amount to roughly $27.3 million; the site remains interim shelter pending state Homekey funding for conversion to permanent supportive housing.
The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee voted unanimously Oct. 27 to send to the full Board a resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to amend its contract with 5 Keys to operate the semi-congregate shelter at 685 Ellis Street.
Emily Cohen, representing HSH, told the committee the amendment would extend the agreement at the site through June 30, 2026, and increase the contract's not-to-exceed amount to approximately $27.3 million. Cohen said the site was acquired by the city in May…
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