Posting Language
Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with African American Youth Harvest Foundation for the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center to improve the quality of life for community members who are survivors of violence and decrease psychosocial distress, minimize long-term disability, reduce the risk of future victimization and promote post-traumatic growth by using the Trauma Recovery Center model to increase access to healing and support services, to add one 13-month extension option to the agreement through the term ending September 30, 2026, and adding $2,445,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $3,445,000.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $1,445,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Public Health Department Special Revenue Budget and funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Municipal Court Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Prior Council Action:
July 20, 2023 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an initial agreement with African American Youth Harvest Foundation for Harvest Trauma Recovery Center to provide Trauma Recovery Center services to survivors of violent crime and their families from underserved populations for $1,000,000, for a 24-month term beginning September 1, 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,000,000, on consent on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5167; Laura G. La Fuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Michelle Myles, Office of Violence Prevention Manager, 512-972-5068; Ashlee Kraus, Acting Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, 512-972-5044; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, 512-972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
Authorization of this item will continue vital work with the African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) to implement an effective, comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center model.
|
Term |
Ext Options |
Agmt Change Amount |
Total Agmt Amount |
Not to Exceed Amount |
|
Initial |
0/0 |
N/A |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
Ext 1 |
1/1 |
$2,445,000 |
$3,445,000 |
$3,445,000 |
The City of Austin and Travis County anticipates executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to codify each party's funding pledge to the Trauma Recovery Center and the Mental Health Diversion pilot. There will be no exchange of funds, and each party will be credited for supporting both programs.
AAYHF is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization that spearheads mission-aligned and strategic collaborative initiatives to ensure low-barrier access to vital resources intended to transition youth and their families to self -sufficiency and community-defined success that effectually addresses the social determinants of health, educational success, and economic stability throughout the most vulnerable neighborhoods in Austin and Travis County.