Title
Amend Ordinance S-50512 for the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Policing Development Microgrant (Ordinance S-53295) - Citywide
Description
Request City Council amend Ordinance S-50512 to extend the grant agreement to September 30, 2028. Additionally, request City Council grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix Code 42-18.
Report
Summary
The Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrant award provides funding to examine the underlying factors contributing to the high volume of mental-health related calls for service, including repeated contacts involving the same individuals. Although the Phoenix Police Department and Maricopa County employ best practices, many community members continue to experience challenges accessing appropriate and supportive mental health services.
This grant enables the Police Department to:
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to identify gaps within the existing mental health system that limit its ability to meet the needs of certain individuals.
- Partner with researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) to gather and analyze community feedback and develop evidence-based recommendations for system improvements.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to pursue larger grants to pilot recommended system enhancements.
An extension of the grant period is requested due to significant delays associated with finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Phoenix Police Department and Arizona State University, which temporarily halted project activities. The extension will allow ASU researchers to complete the labor-intensive ethnographic research and perform the necessary analysis. It also provides additional time to share findings with the community and develop policy recommendations for City leadership.
Contract Term
This amendment will extend the contract period end date to September 30, 2028.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- Ordinance S-50512 was previously approved at the January 24, 2024, City Council Meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.