CONTRACT between the City of Topeka and Breakthrough House, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a Homeless Outreach Program. (Public Health and Safety Committee recommended approval on September 10, 2026)  

Voting Requirement: Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.

(The Homeless Outreach program service contract is necessary to move forward with Built for Zero program implementation.)

Action requires at least six (6) votes of the Governing Body.  

These contracted services are necessary to move forward with Built for Zero implementation.  

Staff is recommending the Governing Body move to approve the contract. 

This presentation and funding recommendation was given to the Public Health and Safety Committee at their September 10, 2026 meeting. The Homeless Outreach program contract will provide services to unsheltered individuals who also struggle with opioid addiction as part of our Built for Zero framework.  Staff will also be providing a Built for Zero update and share how this contract ties into our work. The contracted services will be funded through the City's Opioid Grant Fund which currently has a balance of $1,200,000.  

Contract Services Not to Exceed $300,000

City of Topeka Opioid Grant Fund