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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15705: CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SSBG FUNDINGMemorandum .~, City of Port Arthur, Texas Health Department TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager FROM: Yoshi D. Alexander, MBA-HCM, Health Director ll DATE: January 20, 2010 SUBJECT: Proposed Resolution No. 1 X705 Contract Amendment for additional Social Service Block Grant funding in the amount of $660,000 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15705; Amendment No. 1 to the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) contract for administration of Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding in the amount of $660,000 for emergency disaster relief funds for Hurricane Ike. BACKGROUND: For Hurricane Ike relief, the City of Port Arthur has already been awarded a total of $513,309 for two projects: 1) $309,250 for programs that will benefit At-Risk Youth as to assist juveniles and their families involved with the juvenile justice system; and 2) $204,059 has been awarded for employment programs of the PAEDC to assist individuals in securing employment and acquiring learning/life skills to promote opportunities for employment. This contract amendment will provide for an additional $660,000 to repair/renovate the health department facility for continued expansion of health and social services. STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT• None. BUDGETARY EFFECT: The additional award of $660,000 will cover repair/renovation expenses for the first and second floor of the, health department, bringing the City's total awazd for Hurricane Ike relief to $1,173,309. SUMMARY: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15705, Amendment No. 1 to the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) contract. for administration of Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funding in the amount of $660,000 for emergency disaster relief funds for Hurricane Ike. P. R. No. 15705 1/20/2010-yda RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. I WITH THE SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. (SETRPC) FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF 5660,000 TO ALLOW FOR REPAIRS/RENOVATION TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FACILITY WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur, was awarded $513,309 for continued activities associated with recovery and/or expansion efforts as they relate to Hurricanes Ilse and Dolly from the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission per Resolution No. 09-473 dated October 20, 2009 of which $309,250 is funding for programs that benefit At-Risk Youth and $204,059 is for employment programs forthe PAEDC; and, WHEREAS, Exhibit "D", Amendment No. 1 will increase this award by $660,000 to provide for repairs/renovation to the Health Department facility located at 449 Austin Avenue with a contract end date of June 10, 2010. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract Amendment No. 1 with SETRPC for the Social Services Block Grant, as delineated in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of _ , A.D., 2010, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: MAYOR ATTEST: Terri Hanks, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Val Tizeno, A ing City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager oshi D. Alexander, Health Director EXHIBIT "A" EXHIBIT "D" AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR ADivIINISTRATION OF SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FOR EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR HURRICANE IKE Contractor: The City of Port Arthur Contract Date: 10/22/09-06/10/10 By their signatures below, the parties to the above-referenced Contract hereby agree that as of the Effective Date set forth below, the cost of the Services and Deliverables supplied by Contractor to SETRPC during the term of the Contract will be increased by the sum of $660,000.00 Health Department Buildine Repairs. All other terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be signed and delivered by their duly authorized representatives as of 2010 ("Effective Date"). SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMM SION By: Its: Executive Director "SETRPC" THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR By: Its: Executive Director "CONTRACTOR"