The resolution declares an emergency regarding the approval of Contract No. CW128161 with OceanPro Industries, Ltd., which provides groceries for meal preparation for youth. The contract, initially executed on August 4, 2025, has undergone several modifications that have increased its total not-to-exceed amount to $1,737,357.81. Council approval is required because the cumulative modifications exceed $1 million, which is necessary for the continuation of these essential services and to authorize payment for goods and services already received and to be received under the contract.

The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for Council action, allowing the contract modifications to be approved after a single reading. It highlights that without this approval, OceanPro Industries, Ltd. would not be compensated for the services provided from August 4, 2025, to August 3, 2026, thus impacting the provision of vital services to the youth. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption.