Agenda Item Title:
Authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to Sign Journey-On Co-Response Services Contract in the Amount of $113,360.00
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
06/01/2022
City Council Hearing Date:
06/06/2022
Staff Contact:
Jennifer Utter, Assistant City Attorney; Ryan Marcks, Fire Captain
Agenda Item Summary:
We have seen great progress in the City’s investment in these types of community-driven initiatives, especially with Journey-On. Journey-On has handled over 2800 calls since December 2021 for services that would have predominately gone to police officers or firefighters. This service contract is designed to add a Director of Operations from Journey-On to enhance co-response efforts in Rapid City.
The funding for this position is all grant funded and requires no money contributed by the City.
Program Scope
As Director of Operations for the Journey On Street Outreach Team, the Contractor agrees to provide oversight and administration of team outreach activities. Additionally, the Contractor agrees to provide outreach, assessment, mentoring, case management, and transportation services to the houseless community throughout the City limits of Rapid City, SD.
Funding
Contractor agrees to bill City by invoice for services on a regular basis. City shall remit payment to Contractor within forty-five (45) days of each invoice. Payment shall not exceed 2021 BJA Connect and Protect Grant budgeting for Journey-ON budget total of $113,360 and the following yearly total:
• 1st 12 months of grant activity: $22,672 (1040 hours 21.80/hourly rate)
• 2nd 12 months of grant activity: $45,344 (2080 hours 21.80/hourly rate)
• 3rd 12 months of grant activity: $45,344 (2080 hours 21.80/hourly rate)
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
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Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve