Title
Authorization to Amend Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Department of Public Health (Ordinance S-51114)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 160361 with Maricopa County (County) to increase funding by $100,000 for a new total IGA value not to exceed $1,638,898. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item. Funding is available from the County.
Report
Summary
Funding awarded to the City from the County is utilized to increase the number of heat relief locations, expand daytime heat relief services, and add overnight heat relief services in Phoenix. Expansion includes extended hours at three daytime sites and the addition of two new overnight heat relief centers for people in need this summer. The two overnight locations can accommodate 50 individuals per day.
The additional funding will be used to purchase additional bottled water to distribute at two overnight and three extended hour heat relief locations.
Contract Term
The term of the IGA remains unchanged, which began on or about April 1, 2024, and runs through Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The amendment will increase the authorization for the IGA by an additional $100,000 for a new not-to-exceed total value of $1,638,898 over the life of the IGA. Funding is available from the County. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved this IGA (Ordinance S-50701) on March 20, 2024.
Location
Three Extended Hour Locations: Cholla, Yucca, and Harmon Libraries
Two Overnight Locations: Burton Barr Library and Senior Opportunities West
Council Districts: 1, 4, 7, 8 and Citywide
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Office of Homeless Solutions and Human Services Department.