Title
Amended Funding Amount for the Agreement with Human Services Associates, Inc. (HSA) to Provide Security at the Juvenile Assessment Center (NB)
Explanation
On July 25, 2005, the City Commission approved funding for this agreement to defray the security costs for the operation of the Gainesville Regional Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) for the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. Staff has recently confirmed with the Office of Management and Budget that the correct budgeted amount is $90,000, and is recommending approval of the additional funding allocation by way of this amended agenda item. Human Services Associates is the sub-contractor for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice; however, the Department of Juvenile Justice considers the funding of security to be a local issue and will only fund the cost of screening services. The JAC serves twelve counties and is utilized by the Gainesville Police Department, as well as a number of regional law enforcement agencies. GPD has utilized this facility to refer or drop off approximately 900 juveniles per year. Funding from the City of Gainesville, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, and other regional jurisdictions facilitate the 24-hour, 7-day per week security services that enable the JAC to receive clients on an around-the-clock basis.
Fiscal Note
Funding for this agreement is available in the City's FY 06 budget, account #001-810-8170-5210-8100.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Human Services Associates, Inc., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 2) authorize the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for this agreement.