COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Mitchell Kalauli, City Magistrate
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Action: Professional Services Contract with Avertest, LLC, DBA Averhealth for Alcohol and Drug Urinalysis Testing Services for the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court in Conjunction with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant (Mitchell Kalauli)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Grant
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of a Professional Services Contract (500849) with Averhealth for Alcohol and Drug Urinalysis Testing Services for eligible participants in the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court in accordance with City Code §§ 3.10.010.2 (Specialized Services), 3.10.010.3.A.3, and 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
Lake Havasu City, in conjunction with Kingman and Bullhead, applied for and was awarded a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to enhance the substance abuse services for Veterans ineligible for local Veteran Affairs services who participate in the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court. The five year grant will provide $63,232 annually for alcohol and drug urinalysis testing services for Veterans participating in the Tri-Cities Regional Veterans Treatment Court program. Averhealth previously provided the specialty services required by federal grants.
The term of the Contract coincides with the grant and terminates on September 29, 2031, or in event the SAMHSA Grant is extended, the date in which the grant is extended.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Strengthening treatment programs reinforces the City’s and community’s commitment to supporting the Veterans Treatment Court; providing necessary treatment for justice involved veterans and enhancing the safety of our community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Federal SAMHSA Grant funds allocated for alcohol and drug urinalysis testing:
FY 27/28 - $63,232
FY 28/29 - $63,232
FY 29/30 - $63,232
FY 30/31 - $63,232
FY 31/32 - $63,232
FY 32/33 - Remaining Grant funds if approved for extension
Totaling: $316,160
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract 500849 - Averhealth
POSSIBLE MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Contract with Avertest, LLC, DBA Averhealth for Alcohol and Drug Urinalysis Testing Services not to exceed $63,232 annually.
I move to not approve the Professional Services Agreement with Averhealth.