The resolution declares an emergency regarding the approval of several modifications to Contract No. CW96234 with Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc., which provides essential pre- and post-transitional care home services to youth in the District. It outlines the need for immediate approval of Modification Nos. M009, M0010, M0011, and proposed Modification No. M0012, which collectively increase the contract's total not-to-exceed amount to $2,636,803.80. The modifications are necessary to ensure the continuation of vital services and authorize payment for goods and services rendered under the contract.

The resolution emphasizes that Council approval is required because the modifications will raise the contract value above $1 million within a 12-month period, which is a threshold that necessitates legislative oversight. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant an emergency declaration, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately to prevent any disruption in services provided by Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc.