Title
Amend Ordinance S-52210 for the Arizona Department of Public Safety Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion and Testing Grant (Ordinance S-53297) - Citywide
Description
Request City Council amend Ordinance S-52210 to add additional funding and extend the grant agreement to June 30, 2027. 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 City Code 42-18.
Report
Summary
On August 27, 2025, the Phoenix City Council approved Ordinance S-52210 to apply for, and if awarded, accept grant funds from the Department of Public Safety to enhance law enforcement services concerning criminal activities associated with the investigation, testing, and prosecution or diversion of crimes involving Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3408. The funds are used to purchase supplies that enhance efficiencies in analyzing evidence in seized drug and toxicology cases. This extension is necessary due to internal procurement timelines associated with purchasing supplies approved under this grant. Additional time will support in achieving the grant objective of purchasing contractual services for the Controlled Substances and Toxicology sections of the Laboratory Services Bureau. This extension will enable the Police Department to further it's goal of aiding in the identification, investigation, and successful prosecution of fentanyl-related crimes in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Contract Term
The amendment will extend the contract period end date to June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
Authorization of this amendment will increase the maximum funding amount from $146,497.42 to $163,997.42.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- City Council previously approved this item at the August 27, 2025, Formal meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.