Title
Additional Funding for Recreational Services Qualified Vendors List - Requirements Contracts (Ordinance S-45663)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under the Recreational Services Qualified Vendors List (QVL) contracts RFQu HSDPKS02012017-A and RFQu HSDPKS05012017-A for the purchase of recreational classes and instructions for the Parks and Recreation Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional funds will not exceed $1,400,000 and will be recovered from the fees charged to participants.
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department provides a multitude of classes, programs and other services to the community. Some of the classes, programs and services include art, dance, fitness, language, music, sports and theater instruction. The Parks and Recreation Department has experienced an increase in requests for more classes and programs. As such, additional funds are needed for instructors on the QVL. These additional classes and programs will enhance the quality of summer, afterschool and recreational services that are provided to residents of Phoenix.
Contract Term
The three-year contract term began on July 1, 2017 and will expire on June 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $1,400,000 in additional funds, the Parks and Recreation Department will continue providing the recreational classes and instructions that are so valuable to the residents of Phoenix. Funds will be recovered from the fees charged to participants. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
These contracts were originally approved by City Council on May 31, 2017.
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the Parks and Recreation Department.