Title
Head Start Birth to Five Program Approval to Submit Request of Disposition - District 4
Description
This report requests the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee, which serves as the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Governing Board, to approve the Head Start Birth to Five Program's request to submit a disposition request to the Office of Head Start for equipment valued at over $5,000 for Fusion Minds, L.L.C., d.b.a. Immanuel Care for Children and Out of This World Christian Child Care, Inc. No Head Start Birth to Five grant funds or General Funds will be utilized for this transaction.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program contracts with Fusion Minds, L.L.C., d.b.a. Immanuel Care and Out of This World Christian Child Care, Inc. for educational services. These contracts expired on January 31, 2025, and will not be renewed. Head Start funds have been used to purchase equipment exceeding more than $5,000 for each organization. A formal disposition request is required to be submitted to the Region IX Office of Head Start for instructions on how to proceed with the disposition of this equipment.
Equipment purchased for Fusion Minds, L.L.C., d.b.a. Immanuel Care for Children includes an outdoor play structure valued at $39,743.
Equipment purchased for Out of This World Christian Child, Inc. includes an outdoor play structure, classroom storage cabinets, and parking lot resurfacing with a total value of $110,959.
After receiving approval from the Head Start Birth to Five governing body, a formal disposition request will be submitted to Region IX Office of Start to determine how the equipment will be disposed. See Attachment A for a description and value of equipment.
It is anticipated that one of three options will be approved by Region 9 Office of Head Start: 1) require Immanuel Care for Children and Out of This World Christian Childcare to pay fair market value for the equipment, 2) lease the equipment to Immanuel Care for Children and Out of This World Christian Childcare until fully depreciated, or 3) donate the equipment to Immanuel Care for Children and Out of This World Christian Childcare at no charge.
The Head Start Birth to Five Program recommends option three. This donation will play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing development and well-being of the children who rely on these program for their early education and care.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item will be discussed by the Head Start Birth to Five Policy Council on February 10, 2025.
Location
Immanuel Care for Children, located at 1620 W. Camelback Road
Out of This World Christian Childcare, located at 3849 W. Encanto Boulevard
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.