Title
Administration of City Prosecutor's Office Prostitution Diversion Program (Ordinance S-49883)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter a contract with Catholic Charities to operate and administer the City's Prostitution Diversion Program (PDP), with funding not to exceed $286,141.19 per year over the life of the contract. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Prosecutor's Office Prostitution Diversion Program provides and monitors rehabilitation services that focus on support, education, and treatment for participants. This program was established to provide support to offender and benefit the community. The Diversion Program provides cost savings to the City by avoiding costs associated with prosecuting and incarcerating offenders. From July 2022 to March 2023, the City saved $257,309 in jail costs alone. Under the new contract, these savings will help fund offenders' rehabilitation. These savings do not include the costs that would have been incurred by the Prosecutor's Office, the Municipal Court, and the Police Department to prosecute these cases.
Procurement Information
In March 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek offers from outside organizations to operate the City's PDP. Three proposals were received by the Law Department. One received by Journey Solutions was classified as non-responsive.
All proposals were reviewed by an evaluation committee. Catholic Charities was determined to satisfy all requirements and deemed highly qualified to provide the required program services.
Contract Term
The contract will be for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, with two one-year renewal options.
Financial Impact
Funding is in the amount of $286,141.19 for each fiscal year of the contract. The funds have already been allocated in the Law Department budget. The contract would be contingent on the appropriation of funding each fiscal year.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Law Department.