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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer
DATE: March 17, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Communities In Schools of Aurora (CIS) to Serve as Third Party Administrator (TPA) for Youth Programs in the Amount of $412,000.00 in 2014, and, for 2 One Year Extensions in 2015 and 2016 for a Total of Three Years, with Increases Based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Users (CPI-U).
PURPOSE:
Support of a Resolution to approve an agreement with CIS as TPA for youth programs.
BACKGROUND:
2013 was the 4th year of utilizing CIS as TPA for summer and youth development programs. In addition to working with School Districts 129, 131, 204, 308, and Aurora University, CIS partnered with 14 different agencies on programs.
DISCUSSION:
The total cost of the proposed services is $412,000.00 in 2014. The Youth & Senior Services budget has sufficient resources in account 101-1370-440.32-20 for these services. The amount recommended for youth programming has been maintained at the same cost as the previous two years plus a 3% increase in 2014, which averages to 1% over the past 3 years. The agreement would allow for 2 one year extensions in 2015 and 2016 for a total of three years, with increases tied to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Users (CPI-U). CIS will cooperate and assist with the administration of surveys and data collection and programs will be approved by the Community Services Department and the Youth & Senior Services Division for each program year.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The agreement will require CIS to submit pay request invoices to the Community Services Department for services rendered and Community Services Department review, pay requests will be forwarded to the Finance Department for Check issuance.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
To place the Resolution on the next Finance Committee meeting agenda for consideration.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
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