The resolution presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for an emergency bill regarding Contract No. DCRL-2024-C-0051 with the Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center (HSC). This contract, originally issued on August 20, 2024, is intended to provide in-patient care services for medically fragile youth under the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) and has a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,663,625.74. The resolution outlines the history of modifications to the contract, including adjustments to the contract amount and extensions of the performance period, ultimately consolidating previous letter contracts into this definitive agreement.

The urgency of this resolution is underscored by the need to authorize payment for services rendered under the contract, as the total value exceeds $1 million, necessitating Council approval under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The resolution emphasizes that without this approval, the Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center would be unable to receive payment for essential services provided to vulnerable youth. The Council is urged to act promptly to ensure the continuation of these vital services, with the resolution set to take effect immediately upon adoption.