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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Communities for Recovery to provide peer recovery counseling services for community intervention to prevent opioid overdoses by using evidence-based practices in opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and opioid harm reduction, to extend the agreement for a 12-month term through March 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Fund Budget of Austin Public Health Department.
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Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Fund Budget of Austin Public Health Department.
Prior Council Action:
March 26, 2026 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with Communities for Recovery to provide peer recovery counseling services for community intervention to prevent opioid overdoses by using evidence-based practices in opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and opioid harm reduction, to extend the agreement with a 12-month term ending on March 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $500,000 on a 10-0 vote.
April 10, 2025 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an agreement with Communities for Recovery to provide peer recovery counseling services for community intervention to prevent opioid overdoses by using evidence-based practices in opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and opioid harm reduction for a 12-month term ending on March 31, 2026, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $250,000 on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5012; Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Akeshia Johnson Smothers, Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, 512-972-5567; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, 512-972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 2 with Communities for Recovery, for the Opioid Abatement program to support the implementation of a public health prevention and education strategy to reduce deaths from opioid overdose by using evidence-based practices in opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and opioid harm reduction. The program’s objective is to reduce barriers to recovery, engage individuals through outreach, and connect them with person-centered supports that promote health, stability, and long-term recovery. The program’s goal is for individuals to make progress toward their treatment plan goals. This program addresses key community needs identified in Austin Public Health’s Community Health Assessment.
Communities for Recovery submits a monthly expense with report with documentation for payment from the City. They also submit quarterly and annual performance data reports on clients served and their outcomes and has regular information sessions with their City contract manager. Austin Public Health monitors the agency annually for agreement compliance and issues resulting requirements. Staff recently evaluated the program and determined that it successfully addressed an identified community need.
This item will expire on March 31, 2027. The request is for a 12-month extension to avoid service disruption.
This contract has been evaluated and is recommended to move forward for approval.
The agreement was renewed from 2025 to 2027, including Amendment No. 2 through 2027.
|
Term |
Extension Options |
Agreement Change Amount |
Total Agreement Amount |
Not to Exceed Amount |
|
Initial |
0/0 |
N/A |
$250,000 |
$250,000 |
|
Amendment 1 |
1/1 |
$250,000 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
|
Amendment 2 |
2/2 |
$250,000 |
$750,000 |
$750,000 |