Explanation
The consultants will provide services/training for the Neighborhood Violence Intervention (NVI) Program in June 2013. These services will be the foundational training for the Community Intervention Workers. The training model shall build capabilities in the following areas:
Introduction to a Comprehensive Violence Reduction Strategy for Law Enforcement; Introduction to Gang Intervention; Summer Safety Strategies: and Reducing Violence through Collaboration. Due to the unique nature of the services provided, the department is requesting the waiver of competitive bidding requirements to enter into an agreement with The Advancement Project's Urban Peace Academy .
Principal Parties:
Advancement Project Urban Peace Academy
1910 W. Sunset Boulevard
Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (213)989-1300
Contract Compliance # 95-4835230
Contract Compliance through 1/26/2014
FISCAL IMPACT: $53,450.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with for professional services related to the Applications for Purpose, Pride, and Success (APPS) Neighborhood Violence Intervention Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $53,450.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund 285; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($53,450.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code 329.06(b) and contract with The Advancement Project's Urban Peace Academy to provide professional services related to the Applications for Purpose, Pride, and Success (APPS) Neighborhood Violence Intervention Training Academy; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with The Advancement Project's Urban Peace Academy for professional services related to the Applications for Purpose, Pride, and Success (APPS) Neighborhood Violence Intervent...
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