Title
Request Authorization to Enter into Contract with the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, Inc. (Ordinance S-50479)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, Inc. (SW Center), in an amount not to exceed $1 million to provide mental and physical health services. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funding is provided from the City's allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
The SW Center provides affirming and inclusive services to provide health equity in diverse communities, especially people of color, LGBTQIAS+, queer individuals, and those affected by HIV. Funding will be used to provide mental and physical health services for unfunded or under funded clients seeking services through the Parson's Center for Health and Wellness. The center is located at 1101 N. Central Ave., Ste. 200.
Contract Term
The term of this contract will begin on or about Dec. 15, 2023, and run through Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of ARPA funding.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Nov. 15, 2023, the City Council approved funding through the ARPA Reallocation.
Location
1101 N. Central Ave. Ste. 200
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.