Title
ARPA Phoenix Resilient Food System Program - Arizona State University - Amendment (Ordinance S-50704)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Ordinance S-49079 with Arizona State University (ASU) to allow an agreement extension for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Phoenix Resilient Food System Program for the Office of Environmental Programs. The ordinance term for the ASU - Food Waste and Composting Education Project extension will begin on July 1, 2023 and is valid through Jan. 31, 2025. All agreements may be extended based on available funding, which extensions may be executed by the City Manager, or his designee. The contract may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary by City staff.
Report
Summary
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Environmental Programs (OEP) developed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Phoenix Resilient Food System Program, a food assistance plan to address the food needs of vulnerable populations and communities impacted by COVID-19. The following projects will provide inclusive economic and business opportunities and training, decrease food insecurity and hunger, and reduce food waste in Phoenix.
ASU - Food Waste and Composting Education Project
This one-year program will provide food waste and composting education, training, and access to a compost service for up to 400 residents living in COVID-19-impacted areas and food deserts in Phoenix. Participants will learn how to decrease food loss and waste through practical and usable tips. By learning about and adopting better practices, COVID-19-impacted households can save money and become more food-secure.
Procurement Information
Services may be procured, as needed, in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10 to implement and administer programs intended to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contracts will be extended as follows:
- ASU - Food Waste and Composting Education Project through Jan. 31, 2025.
All agreements may be extended based on available funding, which extensions may be executed by the City Manager, or his designee.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of the ARPA funding to the Phoenix Resilient Food System Program by the ARPA Strategic Plan approved by the Mayor and Council.
The aggregate expenditures of these contracts will not exceed the following:
- $310,000 for the ASU - Food Waste and Composting Education Project.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- ARPA Phoenix Resilient Food System Program - Enter into Agreements with Arizona State University and St. Mary’s Food Bank on Oct. 12, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Office of Environmental Programs.