The resolution declares an emergency regarding the need to approve 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. Specifically, it addresses 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 urgency arises from the necessity to authorize payment for services rendered and to ensure the continuation of these critical services, as the contract's value exceeds $1 million within a 12-month period.

The resolution emphasizes that the Council's approval is required to facilitate these modifications and payments, as without it, Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc. would be unable to receive compensation for services provided beyond the $1 million threshold. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.