The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to approve modifications to Contract No. CW108863 with La Clínica del Pueblo, Inc., which provides substance use disorder outpatient treatment services. The contract, initially executed on July 6, 2023, had a not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $700,000 for the first year. Subsequent modifications have increased the contract's value, with Modification No. M0002 raising the NTE amount to $980,000 and Modification No. M0003 proposing an increase to $1.6 million. Council approval is required because the total contract value will exceed $1 million, which is necessary for the continuation of these essential services.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that without the Council's approval, La Clínica del Pueblo, Inc. cannot be compensated for services rendered beyond the $1 million threshold during the specified period from July 6, 2024, to July 5, 2025. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.