HSH is using three hotels as non-congregate shelter programs for adults experiencing homelessness regardless of COVID-19 vulnerability. These hotels previously served as Shelter in Place Hotels

The ordinance authorizes HSH to amend the booking agreement with the Lombard Hotel Group to increase the not to exceed amount by $4,122,300 for a total not to exceed $19,127,760 and extend the agreement term through August 31, 2024, waiving certain requirements of the Administrative and Environment Codes.

The not-to-exceed amounts would increase by $3.6 million (Adante), $2.9 million (Cova), and $4.1 million (Monarch), with total budgeted costs per unit per night for FY 2023-24 ranging from $188 (Monarch) to $242 (Cova Hotel).

The hotels are being used to maintain necessary shelter capacity for adults while HSH identifies ongoing funding and lower-cost options for non-congregate shelter.

The amendments require approval of the Board of Supervisors as City Charter Section 9.118(b) necessitates Supervisors' approval for any contract modification exceeding $500,000.

Under the booking agreements, the City may be responsible for repair costs for restoring hotels to their previous condition; to date, hotel close-out costs have exceeded initial contract costs for nine out of twenty-two hotels closed, with the Board of Supervisors approving settlements for damages totaling approximately $44.5 million.