Title
Request to Extend the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Phoenix and the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board to Administer the Airport Worker Childcare Scholarship Program (Ordinance S-51635) - District 8
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (known as First Things First) to administer the Airport Worker Childcare Scholarship Program. Funding is available through the City's allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, as part of the Aviation childcare program of the City's ARPA strategic plan.
Report
Summary
The Aviation Department is requesting to extend its Intergovernmental Agreement with First Things First to administer the Airport Worker Childcare Scholarship Program (Program). The Program was created as part of the City's ARPA strategic plan to support essential workers who are key to the safe and efficient operation of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Program is administered by First Things First through a partnership with Valley of the Sun United Way, using the established framework of the First Things First Quality First scholarship program and childcare star rating system. The Program provides scholarships to households making 400 percent or less of the federal poverty level. As part of administering the Program, First Things First verifies household income eligibility for the Program, distributes funds to eligible families, and reports on Program participation.
Contract Term
If approved, the Intergovernmental Agreement will be extended to December 31, 2025, with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
No additional funds are being requested.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved the ARPA Strategic Plan Update, which included the childcare scholarship program, on September 21, 2021.
City Council approved the Intergovernmental Agreement with First Things First on April 6, 2022.
Location
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.