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A Resolution Approving an Extension of an Independent Contractor Agreement with Thrive Counseling Center for an Additional Six-Month Term Through October 31, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $83,000 and Authorizing its Execution.
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Introduction
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The Village's current agreement with Thrive Counseling Center expires on April 30, 2025. The proposed agreement is for an additional six-month term from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution
Prior Board Action
The Board's previous six-month extension was approved on November 11, 2024.
Background
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on September 23, 2019. The RFP was advertised in the local paper and on the Village website. Our current service provider submitted the only proposal received. The original professional services agreement was awarded on December 2, 2019. Subsequently, the agreement has been renewed five additional times per the term of the contract.
The Berry Dunn - Essential Calls for Service (CFS) Report dated July 22, 2022, concluded that utilizing alternative CFS response methods has the potential to produce important benefits that include:
* Freeing time for sworn law enforcement to manage other pressing CFS
* Providing those in crisis with more appropriate mental health interventions
* Reducing trauma and Use of Force (UOF) for those in need of services
Diverting CFS to other resources, internal or external, relieves a portion of the work burden typically managed by sworn officers. Given the service demands faced by a growing number of police departments, this is an important benefit.
As the Village implements the Alternative Response to Calls for Service Pilot Program, staff recommends an extension of the contract to ensure there is no interruption in provided services.
Timing Considerations
The agreement needs to be approved prior to the expiration of the current agreement, which is April 30, 2025.
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