Title
Amend Ordinance to Revise Contract Term with State of Arizona, Office of Attorney General (Ordinance S-47389)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to revise the contract term in Ordinance S-46936 to include an extension period with the State of Arizona, Office of the Attorney General. The new term of the contract will be Oct. 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with an option to extend through Dec. 31, 2021. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Human Services Department executed a contract with the State of Arizona, Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to receive Child and Family Advocacy Center grant funds. This funding provides essential assistance to victims of crime who are in dangerous, emergency situations. Assistance may include providing the victim with clothing, hygiene items, and gift cards for food and/or gas. In addition, the funding may be used to improve space within the Family Advocacy Center such as waiting areas, restrooms, and forensic medical exam rooms.
Contract Term
The term of the grant period is from Oct. 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with an option to extend through Dec. 31, 2021. The option may be exercised in the discretion of the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
The contract amount shall not exceed $600,000. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided by the State of Arizona and does not have a match requirement.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved Contract 153282 on Sept. 16, 2020 with Ordinance S-46936.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Human Services Department.