Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for substance use disorder counseling and treatment services in an amount of $143,130.
Summary
DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Agreement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In February 2023 Killeen city council adopted the Homelessness and Mental Health Strategic Plan (HMHSP) (Killeen Resolution 23-034R, 2/14/23). The Plan was developed to reduce and address the duration and frequency of homelessness within the county. A key take-away from the data in preparing for the plan is approximately 70% of the homeless population is suffering from mental illness and/or substance use disorder. A major emphasis and Countywide recommendations from the Plan are to develop and operate nine clinical tracks group in three focus areas. In the focus area of reducing existing homelessness, intensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment is needed. In December 2022 Council allocated ARPA funding for a pilot program for substance use disorder treatment at Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center.
Some Council members and the Mayor has expressed interest in continuing this program instrumental in assisting individuals to exit homelessness in Killeen. The existing agreement will be complete with the expiration of ARPA funds.
The City of Killeen was allocated funds from the State of Texas Opioid abatement settlement distributed by the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) and may utilize the funds to address substance use disorder (SUDS). The agreement will provide substance use counseling, treatment, and comprehensive wrap-around services to prepare individuals for long-term sufficiency and independence affording for two beds. The total fee for the services in fiscal year 2024 is ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS ($143,130.00).
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not authorize the Professional Service Agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center using opioid settlement funds.
2. Authorize the professional services agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center utilizing opioid settlement funds.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends alternative 2, which is to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $143,130.00 for substance counseling and treatment
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Yes, as recommended in Homeless and Mental Health Strategic Plan approved by City Council
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The expenditure for FY 2024 $143,130.00
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Opioid Settlement Fund account 254-3250-426.50-86
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $143,130.00 for substance use counseling and treatment, and that the City Manager, or his designee, is expressly authorized to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by State and Local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
Presentation