Title
Request Approval for the Head Start Birth to Five Program to Purchase Capital Equipment Over $5,000
Description
The Head Start Birth to Five Program requests the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee, which serves as the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Governing Board, to approve the purchase of capital equipment over $5,000. There is no impact to the General Fund.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
Federal Regulation 45 CFR 75.439(2) mandates that the Office of Head Start and the Head Start Birth to Five Governing body approve all capital expenditures costing more than $5,000. One of the Education Service Providers, the Deer Valley Unified School District, has identified needs that require purchases over $5,000.
The Deer Valley Unified School District requests to purchase a playground and shade structures for two of the Early Head Start sites, Constitution Elementary and Sunrise Elementary. The Constitution site needs a toddler play structure ($25,000) and a shade structure ($30,000) for cover from the sun. The Sunrise site needs a shade structure ($30,000) to cover the existing play equipment. Both sites have new Early Head Start classrooms. The Head Start Birth to Five Program requests approval to purchase capital equipment up to $85,000. Attachment A identifies the locations and the cost of the equipment.
Procurement Information
Funds to purchase capital equipment will be amended into the Education Service Provider's contract. The Education Service Providers will procure the play and shade structures.
Financial Impact
The total amount for all capital equipment is $85,000. Head Start Birth to Five grant funds will be used for these purchases. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council is scheduled to discuss this item on September 9, 2024.
Location
Sunrise Elementary, located at 17624 N. 31st Avenue
Council District: 1
Constitution Elementary, located at 18440 N. 15th Avenue
Council District: 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.