STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: March 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the City Manager to execute, for mental health support programs to eligible residents of the City of Dallas, (1) a one-year contract with a one-year renewal option with Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per year; (2) a one-year interlocal agreement with a one-year renewal option with Dallas County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center dba Metrocare Services in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per year; (3) a one-year contract with a one-year renewal option with Big Thought in a total amount not to exceed $120,000 per year; and (4) a one-year contract with a one-year renewal option with Senior Citizens of Greater Dallas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $55,000; for a total of three service contracts and one interlocal agreement in a total amount not to exceed $2,750,000 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($2,750,000) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
These agreements will provide for the administration of city-wide mental health support programs to residents of Dallas as mental health needs in the city have been disproportionately impacted and/or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This support includes direct services such as individual and group counseling, educational programming, awareness campaigns, program outreach, and lay person trainings. Additionally, a portion of this program will specifically support mental health services and counseling for older adults and isolated seniors in the city of Dallas. Target populations include low- and moderate-income residents and/or Dallas residents living Qualified Census Tracts. The Office of Community Care has sought nonprofit organizations...
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