Title
Authorization to Amend Current Agreement and Ordinance with Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for Arizona Criminal Justice and Treatment Improvement Grant (Ordinance S-52232) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Ordinance S-51798 and the current agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for the Arizona Criminal Justice and Treatment Improvement Grant Program. Authorization of the amendment will extend the agreement period by 24 months. No additional funds are being requested. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In April 2025, the Police Department was awarded the Arizona Criminal Justice and Treatment Improvement Grant in the amount of $466,126.70. The award period was from April 17, 2025, through September 30, 2025. The agreement funds overtime, procurement contracts, training costs, supplies, and equipment. The Police Department will use this funding to reduce overdose fatalities, and the overall impact of substance use, through the use of an evidence-based, peer support model that will support the replication of the first responder-led diversion program which has been successful in other municipalities in Arizona. The Police Department recently requested an extension on the grant to expend the remaining funds. Authorization of this amendment will extend the agreement period end date to September 30, 2027. No additional funds are being requested.
Contract Term
This amendment will extend the contract period end date to September 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.