Title
Authorization to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County (Ordinance S-49663)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Maricopa County (County) to accept funding to expand daytime heat relief services for people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. The term of the IGA will begin on or about May 1, 2023, and end on Dec. 31, 2023. The total value of this IGA will not exceed $1,015,000. 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 Maricopa County’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Report
Summary
Funding awarded to the City from the County will be utilized to expand daytime heat relief services in Phoenix. Expansion will include two daytime heat relief centers for people experiencing homelessness. This project expects to provide services to a minimum of 140 individuals experiencing homelessness per day.
Contract Term
The term of the IGA will begin on or about May 1, 2023, and end on Dec. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The total value of the IGA will not exceed $1,015,000. Funding is available from the County. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.