Operating Agreement for Emergency Shelter at 160 Mechanic Street

The City of Lebanon has entered into an operating agreement with Upper Valley Haven, Inc. to provide emergency shelter services at 160 Mechanic Street. The agreement is effective from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, and has a budget of $215,000. The shelter will provide services for up to 13 individuals and some pets, and will be staffed from 4:00pm to 8:00am, seven days a week. The City of Lebanon will be responsible for the cost of heating fuel, water and sewer service, electricity, and internet connection, while Upper Valley Haven, Inc. will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the shelter. Key aspects of the contract include: • The shelter will be open to adults only, with preference given to unhoused residents of Lebanon and Grafton County. • The shelter will provide dinner and breakfast daily, and will have trash and recycling services provided by the City of Lebanon. • The City of Lebanon will be responsible for snow removal from the parking areas and walkways around the building. • Upper Valley Haven, Inc. will be required to obtain and maintain certain types of insurance, including workers' compensation and comprehensive general liability insurance. • The agreement can be terminated by the City of Lebanon if Upper Valley Haven, Inc. fails to perform as required under the agreement.