The resolution declares an emergency regarding the approval of modifications to Contract No. NFPHC-OPS-23-C-00059 between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation (United Medical Center) and Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. This contract pertains to food and nutrition management services provided to the hospital. The Council is urged to authorize payment for services rendered under the contract, which has seen several modifications due to delays and increased costs. The initial base agreement was approved for $1,527,560, with subsequent modifications increasing the total retroactive value to $1,144,733.

The urgency for this resolution arises from the hospital's impending dissolution on September 30, 2025, and the need to ensure that Morrison is compensated for critical services exceeding $1 million. The resolution emphasizes that without Council approval, payment for these essential services cannot be processed. It is determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.