Approves the Lease Agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC for $30.00 with an end date of 1-01-2027 to operate a congregate cold weather shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street, in Council District 7 (FINAN-202582119).

The City Council is approving a lease agreement with Bayaud Works, LLC to operate a congregate cold weather shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street. The lease is for a term of 15 months, from October 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027, at a nominal cost of $30.00 for the entire term. This shelter will operate as an emergency residential 24-hour facility during cold weather activations, specifically when temperatures drop below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or there is an accumulation of 2 inches of snow. The property is approximately 10,123 square feet.

This agreement provides a critical resource for individuals experiencing homelessness during cold weather by establishing a dedicated shelter at 375 S. Zuni Street. Residents can expect this facility to be operational during extreme cold conditions.

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