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. for food and nutrition management services. The Council is urged to authorize payment for services rendered under this contract, which has seen several modifications due to delays and increased costs. The initial contract was approved for $1,527,560 for the period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with subsequent modifications adding costs due to inflation and service utilization, bringing the total retroactive value to $1,144,733.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as the Hospital is preparing for its dissolution on September 30, 2025, and without Council approval, Morrison cannot be compensated for over $1 million in critical food services provided. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.