Title
Authorization to Amend Contract 153777 with Dr. Eddie Genna (Ordinance S-48418)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 153777 with Dr. Eddie Genna to add $7,500 in funding for a contract total not to exceed $18,000. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contract.
Report
Summary
The City adopted the Strategies to Address Homelessness plan in June 2020. One of the strategies is to create a task force to share ideas, research evidence-based practices, develop new partnerships and funding opportunities while advocating for solutions at the state and county levels.
Dr. Genna facilitates monthly meetings with the Strategies to Address Homelessness Plan Task Force to develop strategies for the implementation of the Strategies to Address Homelessness plan. Dr. Genna also provides consultation and recommendations to City staff regarding how the formal sessions are progressing toward the goal of ending homelessness. The Human Services Department has decided to extend Contract 153777 for an additional year, as authorized by City Council via Ordinance S-47288. This request is to authorize additional funding to fund this contract through the extension period.
Contract Term
The contract term is Jan. 11, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The revised total value of the contract will not exceed $18,000. Funds are available in the Human Services Department, Emergency Solutions Grant.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The contract was originally approved by City Council on Jan. 6, 2021, via Ordinance S-47228, in an amount not to exceed $10,500. The Ordinance also authorized a one-year contract extension.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.