Legislation Details

File #: 26-1039   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 6/3/2026 Final action: 6/3/2026
Title: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Contract EXC 22-008 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52938) - Citywide
District: Citywide

Title

AmeriCorps VISTA Program Contract EXC 22-008 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52938) - Citywide

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Contract 155083 with HandsOn Greater Phoenix to extend the contract beyond its current term.  Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed; request to continue using ordinance S-47862.

 

Report

Summary

HandsOn Greater Phoenix provides AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) members for the City of Phoenix departments.  HandsOn Greater Phoenix recruits, places and manages a team of AmeriCorps VISTA members, who serve full-time to develop sustainable programs.  City departments identify programs and projects that meet the guidelines of the program that allow VISTA members to focus their efforts on building the organizational, administrative and financial capacity of the City to fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic development and otherwise assist low-income communities.  This amendment will allow additional time for existing VISTA members to complete their service time under the existing contract.

 

Contract Term

Upon approval, the contract will be extended through November 1, 2026, plus a one-year option to extend.

 

Financial Impact

The aggregate contract value will not exceed $500,000, and no additional funds are needed.

 

Concurrence/Previous Council Action

The City Council previously reviewed this request:

AmeriCorps VISTA Program - Requirements Contract - EXC 22-008 (Ordinance S-47862) on Aug. 25, 2021.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Finance Department.