DEPARTMENT: Police
DEPARTMENT HEAD: William McManus, Chief of Police
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Authorizing of a Contract with WestCare Texas for Community Crime Prevention
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes approval of a contract with WestCare Texas to support the San Antonio Police Department's Community Crime Prevention Program in an effort to address, reduce and prevent crime within the City, for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $150,000 from the City's Confiscated Property Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The FY 2020 Adopted Budget approved the allocation of $150,000 of asset forfeiture funds to support a Community Crime Prevention Program within the City. The Community Crime Prevention Program will enable community partners to work in alignment with the SAPD and other City services to support evidence-based violence reduction programming and wraparound services in the areas of domestic violence, anti-drug/group violence prevention, and neighborhood security.
The Community Crime Prevention Program seeks community partners which clearly demonstrate an immediate ability to address crime prevention and support programs. Crime Prevention is defined as "strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their potential harmful effects on the citizens of San Antonio, their neighborhoods, and society, including fear of crime, by reducing risk factors or increasing protective factors."
The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on July 10, 2020, to identify and select a respondent to provide the requested services. The RFP was advertised in the San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio e-Procurement system, TVSA Channel, and on the City's Bidding and Contracting Opportunities website. Additionally, email notification was released to a list of potential Respondents. Responses were due August 11, 2020 and a total of one (1) agency proposal was received in response to the RFP and was deemed eligible fo...
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