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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN (MAYOR OR CONTROLLER) TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CONNECTICUT VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000) TO IMPLEMENT PEER LIFE COACHING WITH HIGH-RISK YOUTH THROUGH THE YOUTH CONNECT PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS: Section 2-376 (A) of the Code of General Ordinances, “Unless expressly authorized by law or by vote of the Board of Alders, the city shall not be bound by any contract executed after one (1) year from the date thereof. The Board of Alders prior approval is necessary for any city contract that does not go to bid those costs more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00)”; and,
WHEREAS: The City of New Haven submitted a request proposal using special funds approved by the Board of Alders for the Youth and Recreatoion Department, to implement peer life coaching with high-risk individuals through the Youth Connect initiative; and.
WHEREAS: the vendor chosen by the review panel was Connecticut Violence Intervention Program; and,
WHEREAS: The City is seeking approval to enter into a one-year agreement with two, one year options to renew, with an estimated timeframe of July, 1 2023, to June 30, 2024, depending on Board of Alder Approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Alders that the Mayor or Controller be authorized to enter into a one-year agreement, effective July 1, 2023, with the Connecticut Violence Intervention Program for a total cost of $250,000.