REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
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Approve and authorize execution of a three-year contract with Waymakers, in the amount of $272,797, for management of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
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Statement of Issue:
The Huntington Beach Police Department has contracted with Waymakers (formerly known as Community Service Program, Inc. [CSP]) since 1992 to manage and provide gang prevention and intervention services. The current contract expired on June 30, 2020, and a Request for Proposals was issued by the City of Huntington Beach to continue the services. City Council approval is requested for a three-year contract with Waymakers for the management of the Gang Prevention and Intervention Program. Approval of the attached contract will renew this agreement and allow payment to Waymakers for all future services provided under the contract.
Financial Impact:
Sufficient appropriations are available to fund the first year of the Waymakers contract in Business Unit 10070705.69365. Future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly. Full payments towards the fixed fee schedules are set forth herein: Management of the Gang Intervention Contract - Year 1: $88,258; Year 2: $90,906; and Year 3: $93,633.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “Professional Services Contract Between The City of Huntington Beach and Waymakers for the Management of Gang Prevention and Intervention Program.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the contract and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Since 1992, the Huntington Beach Police Department has contracted with Waymakers (formerly known as Community Service Program, Inc. [CSP]) to manage and provide Gang Prevention and Intervention services. The current contract expired on June 30, 2020, and a Request for Proposals was issued by the City of Huntington Beach to continue the services. Waymakers is the only agency that submitted a bid to the City.
The Gang Prevention and Intervention Program provide direct services to high-risk youth, ages 10-18. Referrals to this program come primarily from the Police Department after contacts with youths at risk for recruitment into local gangs.
The focus of the program is the strengthening of the family unit, which in turn is the foundation of the community. Strong families and community mobilization are the keys to securing a safe and nurturing environment in which to live. Thus, given the appropriate tools, concerned parents can regain control of their family and exert a positive influence against potential gang involvement and violence. The core of the program will be direct service to high-risk youth ages 10-18. Services are built around recognition that youth engage in acting-out behavior due to a breakdown in the effectiveness of traditional family, school, or community structures where they would normally fulfill needs for love, self-esteem, personal meaning, stability, and socialization.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Professional Services Contract for Management of Gang Prevention and Intervention Program
2. City of Huntington Beach Certificate of Liability Insurance
3. Memo for Bid Process Requirements from Lt. Garcia
4. Document from C. Serrano Regarding Bid Process