Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Maricopa Association of Governments (Ordinance S-49657)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 155859 with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) to extend the term of the contract through Aug. 31, 2023. The total value of the contract will remain the same and not exceed $200,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is one-time monies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
MAG oversees the Coordinated Entry (CE) system which is designed to ensure people experiencing or at risk of homelessness are prioritized for resources based on severity of need and that people are matched to available resources most suitable to meet their needs. MAG has evaluated the current regional CE system, identified opportunities to strengthen the system in light of COVID-19 impacts, and is implementing the identified enhancements, resulting in a system that more accurately, equitably and effectively responds to the COVID-19 crisis and ongoing demands on the system. CE is a federally mandated process that is designed to ensure people experiencing or at risk of homelessness are prioritized for resources based on severity of need and that people are matched to available resources most suitable to meet their needs.
Contract Term
The extension option will begin on July 1, 2023, and end on Aug. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The total value of the contract will not exceed $200,000. Funding is one-time monies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved this contract (Ordinance S-47966) on Oct. 6, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.