Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement, in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, with Alvis, Inc., a non-profit corporation. The purpose of the capital investment is for the planning, design, and construction of additional space for their Alum Creek facility. This is the 3rd contribution of the City’s capital commitment totaling $5.0 million.
Alvis, Inc. has been turning lives around since 1967. It offers comprehensive human services to meet the needs of some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Alvis, Inc. currently operates six residential reentry centers, four outpatient centers, and one administrative office building. They are looking to expand the Alum Creek facility to construct and connect a two-story building on adjacent land.
The projected cost of the project is $25 million. Once completed, the additional facility space will enable Alvis, Inc. to increase its capacity to serve residents from 280 to 350.
Fiscal Impact: Funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 is available through the Department of Development’s 2024 Capital Improvement Budget within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund, Fund 7739. An amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget and a transfer of funds and appropriation is required to establish sufficient budget authority for the program.
Emergency action is requested to ensure the project continues according to schedule.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: The vendor number is 004275 and expires November 23, 2024.
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To amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation within the Development Taxable Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a Grant Agreement with Alvis, Inc. to provide funding for planning, design, and construction of additional space for their Alum Creek facility; to authorize the reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the purchase ...
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