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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CONTROLLER OR BUDGET DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP, INC. (LEAP) FOR THE MANAGEMENT, PROGRAMING AND SPACE MANAGEMENT FOR THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL FACILITY IN THE DIXWELL/NEWHALLVILLE COMMUNITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000: $100,000.00 MANAGEMENT FEE AND UP TO $250,000 REIMBURSEMENT FOR OPERATING EXPENSES AS APPROVED BY THE Q-HOUSE BOARD.
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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 that costs more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) ;and
WHEREAS: The Dixwell Community Center (Q House) was built in 1924 and has deep
roots in the Dixwell Community becoming a base for neighborhood groups, charities and
other civic organizations; and,
WHEREAS: The City of New Haven recognizes that youth have limited resources and opportunities that may require services and mentors in order to support growth and reduce the risk for involvement in inappropriate behaviors; and
WHEREAS: Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. has been selected via City of New Haven Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement process to be the managing organization of operations for the Dixwell Community Center (Q House); and
WHEREAS: The Youth and Recreation Department seeks to enter into a five (5) year agreement from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, with Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc., in order to establish fluidity and consistency in services provided; and
WHEREAS: The City may exercise options to renew, which are for five consecutive one-year renewals at the discretion of the City in conjunction with the Q-House Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Alders that:
Section 1. The Mayor, Budget Director, or Controller is authorized to enter into an agreement with Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership for a period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028
Section 2. The City may exercise options to renew, which are for five consecutive one-year renewals at the discretion of the City in conjunction with the Q-House Board
Section 3. That the maximum contractual amount is not to exceed $350,000 per fiscal year ($100,000.00 management fee and up to $250,000 reimbursement for operating expenses as approved by Q-House Board.)
Section 4. That the Youth and Recreation Department is authorized to execute any amendments to the agreement if such amendment to the Agreement is appropriate.
Section 5. The City of New Haven and Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc will be authorized to accept contributions outside of City of New Haven funding for programming and operations of the Dixwell Community Center (Q House)