Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with Maryhaven, Inc. for the provision of substance abuse prevention and treatment services for a twelve-month period. Maryhaven, Inc. provides an Adult Male Outpatient program for alcohol and drug treatment for $62,327.00, a Sub-acute Detoxification and Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation program for $261,773.00, and an Adolescent Residential service for substance abuse and dependency issues for male and female teenagers for $161,219.00. The total amount of these contracts is $485,319.00.
This ordinance represents programs to be funded following the Department of Development's application process. The legislation targets those social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through access to self-sufficiency, youth programs and material assistance. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to information, technical and other community assistance. These programs include childcare and housing referral, emergency services, literacy initiatives, community mediation, and planning activities. This funding will allow the process to continue.
This ordinance is an emergency due to these agencies accruing program expenses associated with operations.
FISCAL IMPACT: In 2007, a total of $3,479,433.00 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with Maryhaven, Inc. for the provision of program services; to authorize the expenditure of $485,319.00 from the General Fund. and to declare an emergency. ($485,319.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into contracts with Maryhaven, Inc. for the continued provision of social services; and
WHEREAS, these programs include, but are not ...
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