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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the agreement with African American Youth Harvest Foundation for the Harvest Trauma Recovery Center program, to increase the amount by $700,000 to the term ending October 30, 2027, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $4,145,000. Funding: $700,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.
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Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $700,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Public Health.
Prior Council Action:
September 12, 2026 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment 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 approved on an 11-0 vote.
July 20, 2023 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an agreement with African American Youth Harvest Foundation to provide Trauma Recovery Center services to survivors of violent crime and their families from underserved populations for a 24-month term beginning September 1, 2023, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,000,000, approved 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 the negotiation and execution of Amendment No. 4 with African American Youth Harvest Foundation to continue to implement an effective, comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center model to improve the quality of life for community members who are survivors of violence and to decrease the psychosocial distress, minimize long-term disability, reduce the risk of future victimizations, and promote post-traumatic growth. This program addresses key community needs identified in Austin Public Health’s Community Health Assessment.
This agreement was renewed from September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026, including Amendments No.1 through 3. Amendments No. 1 and 2 were processed at the same time for separate grant and general funding. Amendment No. 3 was a no-cost amendment to change line-item funding.
|
Term |
Extension Options |
Agreement Change Amount |
Total Agreement Amount |
Not to Exceed Amount |
|
Initial |
N/A |
N/A |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
|
Amendment 1 |
N/A |
$1,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
$2,000,000 |
|
Amendment 2 |
N/A |
$1,445,000 |
$3,445,000 |
$3,445,000 |
|
Amendment 3 |
N/A |
N/A |
$3,445,000 |
$3,445,000 |
|
Amendment 4 |
N/A |
$700,000 |
$4,145,000 |
$4,145,000 |