Title
Authorization to Increase Spending Authority Under Ordinance S-49227 (Ordinance S-51407) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize for the City Manager, or his designee, to increase authority on Ordinance S-49227 by $150,000, for a new aggregate contract total not to exceed $5,450,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item for the life of the contracts.
Report
Summary
This funding provides support in areas where there are critical gaps in services to comprehensively address the needs of refugees in the areas of housing, medical case management, employment, access to benefits, and legal aid. Many refugee and immigrant populations have been disproportionately impacted by the recent housing crisis with rising rent costs and lack of affordable housing. Those with medical, dental, or behavioral health needs need support in navigating complex systems to access care and financial assistance for non-Medicaid eligible services. Other services will include increasing access to English as Second Language classes, citizenship education, and food assistance programs. The increase in spending authority will allow additional funding to International Rescue Committee (IRC) to close out the existing contract.
Contract Term
The contracts’ term remains unchanged, and began on March 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The new aggregate value of the contracts approved via Ordinance S-49227 will not exceed $5,450,000. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding received from the federal government and is under the City’s Financial Assistance for Phoenix Refugee and Asylee Community. The requested additional $150,000 in funding authority has been reallocated from Ordinance S-48205. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
- On December 15, 2021, City Council approved Contracts 156920 and 156905 (Ordinance S-48205)
- On December 7, 2022, City Council approved Contracts 157880, 157881, 157893, and 157934 (Ordinance S-49227)
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.