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Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 10 to the agreement with the University of Texas at Austin to improve birth outcomes and maternal/infant health among vulnerable communities of color in Austin, to add one six-month extension option ending on September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $204,472, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $3,447,106.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $204,472 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
February 17, 2022 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 8 to the interlocal agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the Mama Sana/Vibrant Women Maternal Health Equity Program, to add two 12-month extension options, on an 11-0 vote.
March 31, 2016 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the Mama Sana/Vibrant Women Maternal Health Equity Program, for a 12-month term beginning April 1, 2016, with five 12-month renewal options, on an 8-2 vote with Council Members Troxclair and Zimmerman voting nay and Mayor Adler absent.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5010; Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Ashlee Kraus, Acting Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, 512-972-5567; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, (512) 972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
Approval of this Amendment No. 10 to the agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the Mama Sana/Vibrant Women Maternal Health Equity Program will improve birth outcomes and maternal/infant health among vulnerable communities of color in Austin by addressing the unique barriers faced by African American and Latina women with low income.
Amendment No. 9 exercised the seventh extension option in the amount of $408,944 for the period of April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
Amendment No. 8 exercised the sixth extension option in the amount of $408,944 for the period of April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023
Amendment No 7 exercised the fifth extension option in the amount of $408,944 for the period of April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022.
Amendment No 6 exercised the fourth extension option in the amount of $408,944 for the period of April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2021.
Amendment No 5 exercised the third extension option in the amount of $408,944 for the period of April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.
Amendment No 4 modified the program exhibits.
Amendment No 3 added $9,974 to the base agreement with a 2.3% cost of living increase approved by Council for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Amendment No 2 exercised the second extension option in the amount of $398,970 for the period of April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019.
Amendment No 1 exercised the first extension option in the amount of $398,970 for the period of April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018.
The current social services agreement with the University of Texas at Austin was awarded because of the Austin Public Health Department’s health equity request for applications. Services began on April 1, 2016, for an initial 12-month term ending on March 31, 2017, in the amount of $390,000, with five 12-month extension options, each in the amount of $390,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,340,000.