Title
Authorization to Amend Contract With Child Crisis Arizona (Ordinance S-50181)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 154921 with Child Crisis Arizona (CCA) to extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2024, and add $70,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and $130,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant-CV (ESG-CV) funding. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funds are available from CDBG and ESG-CV.
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 additional CDBG and ESG-CV funding will allow CCA to continue replacement of playground and/or other equipment.
Contract Term
The extended contract term will be Oct. 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
The total value of the contract will not exceed $1,396,459. Funding is available from CDBG and ESG-CV from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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 154921 (Ordinance S-48975) on Sept. 7, 2022.
- The City Council approved the addition of CDBG funding for 154921 (Ordinance S-49472) on March 1, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.