Memorandum
REPORT TO:
City Commission
FROM:
Cola Rowley, Assistant City Manager
Chuck Winn, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Authorize City Manager to Sign a Professional Services Agreement with Haven MT for the Provision of Emergency Shelter
MEETING DATE:
September 1, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Agreement - Agency/Non-profit
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Haven MT for the provision of emergency shelter
STRATEGIC PLAN:
1.4 Business and Institutional Partnerships: Explore opportunities for partnerships with key business groups and non-profit organizations.
BACKGROUND:
Haven operates a secure domestic violence shelter for survivors of abuse of all genders as well as families. Haven's shelter was designed specifically to heal trauma and advocates, counseling services, and connections to community resources are all onsite.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
None recommended
FISCAL EFFECTS:
The City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, and the City of Belgrade have partnered to help fill a funding gap for the provision of emergency shelter; the City's agreed upon amount for FY27 to Haven is $35,105.
Attachments:
Report compiled on: August 14, 2026