Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with Child Crisis Arizona (Ordinance S-49472)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 154921 with Child Crisis Arizona (CCA) to replace $130,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant-CV (ESG-CV) Funding with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funds are available from the CDBG.
Report
Summary
CCA provides residential, emergency shelter for homeless minor children between the ages of four and 12 years. The children in CCA’s care have been removed from their families for the crimes of abuse and/or neglect. Services provided include immediate shelter, food, clothing, health and educational care.
The Neighborhood Services Department has identified CDBG funding to replace the previously allocated ESG-CV funding. This will allow CCA to replace playground equipment with CDBG funding, which may not be allowed with ESG-CV funds.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will remain unchanged, expiring on Sept. 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
Funding is available from the Emergency Solutions Grant - CV2 and CDBG from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved Contract 154921(Ordinance S-47793) on July 1, 2021.
The City Council approved a contract extension for Contract 154921 (Ordinance S-48975) on Sept. 7, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.