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. The Education Service Provider, Deer Valley Unified School District, has identified needs that require purchases over $5,000.
The Deer Valley Unified School District is requesting to purchase two sheds at $10,000 each for two Early Head Start sites, Constitution Elementary and Sunrise Elementary, totaling $20,000. The Head Start Birth to Five Program requests approval to purchase capital equipment up to $20,000. 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 so that they can procure the sheds.
Financial Impact
The total amount for all capital equipment is $20,000. 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 approved the purchase of the sheds for Deer Valley Unified School District 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.