Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with Austin-Travis County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center d/b/a Integral Care to administer the Community Development Block Grant Youth Services Program for an initial 12-month term, ending on September 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $198,819, with up to four 12-month extension options for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,098,601. Funding: $198,819 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Housing Department Special Revenue Budget. Funding for the remaining years of the agreement is contingent upon available funding
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a recommendation to authorize an agreement with Integral Care, a local mental health service provider, to manage the Community Development Block Grant Youth Services Program. This agreement, set for an initial term of 12 months ending September 30, 2026, allocates $198,819 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Housing Department Special Revenue Budget, with potential extensions bringing the total funding to $1,098,601. The program aims to support at least 159 low-income youth and their families through various services, including education, counseling, and childcare. This initiative addresses identified needs in the city’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, emphasizing the importance of accessible support for vulnerable populations.