Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Professional Services Agreement with Cen-Tex Alcohol and Rehabilitation Center to not exceed an amount of $70,000.
Summary
DATE: May 16, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Cen-Tex Alcohol and Rehabilitation Center
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On December 13, 2022, the City Council appropriated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $70,000.00 (Ord. 22-096) for the City to contract with Cen-Tex Alcohol and Rehabilitation Center (Cen-Tex ARC) for a substance use counseling and treatment program. This action was recommended with the Homelessness and Mental Health Strategic Plan. The Killeen Police Department Homeless Outreach Team will refer individuals experiencing homelessness and are in need of these services to the program. The service will provide up to a maximum of 90 days per client of substance use counseling and treatment programs that include interventions focused on recovery from addictions. Comprehensive case management services will also assist clients addressing other life struggles. This program will play an important role in the overall strategy to reduce homelessness in Killeen.
In March, a client, who was in need of immediate services, was identified through the Homeless Outreach Team and referred to Cen-Tex ARC. This was the first client to be served through this program and swift action was needed to ensure the client could enter treatment. The City entered into a Professional Service Agreement with Cen-Tex ARC for a maximum of $20,000 and up to 90 days of treatment for identified clients in need of immediate intervention and treatment. Cen-Tex ARC currently serves males only, but they have submitted an application to the State to begin providing services to females as well.
This item would amend the Professional Services Agreement to authorize the remainder...
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