The City of Phoenix Human Services Department currently operates a senior program at 15 Senior Centers within the City of Phoenix. At these centers, seniors who are 60 years of age or older, and disabled individuals, can participate in a daily lunch menu that contains at least one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA). This congregate meal is offered Monday through Friday only.

The Pecos Community Center kitchen, which is our newest kitchen, was closed on March 1, 2009, as part of the recent budget cuts. Approximately 55-70 seniors participate in the daily senior congregate meal program at this location.

The commercial kitchen at Pecos Community Center was constructed in 2007 and contains equipment valued at approximately $150,000. The kitchen has been previously licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services as a congregate dining facility and has approximately 1,200 square feet of space.

To avoid maintaining a City facility that does not serve the community, HSD would issue an RFI to solicit input from interested parties who would utilize the facility as a kitchen for its benefit and provide the meal program for seniors at the Pecos Senior Center.

The City would offer the kitchen and cafeteria space at no cost to the food operator but would require they be responsible for the food costs for the senior meal program. In addition, the operator would be responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment, as necessary, and kitchen supplies, as well as utilities. The selection of the food operator could possibly be from: community colleges, culinary schools, non-profit organizations, or for-profit organizations.

Based upon information gained from the RFI, the City of Phoenix Human Services Department (COP-HSD) may consider developing and issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) and subsequent evaluation of proposals for food operator services. The COP-HSD would invite responses to specific questions and on any other areas that could possibly affect this service.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Request for Information be issued to determine if there are interested parties who would be willing to utilize the kitchen facility for its benefit and to benefit the senior population at the Pecos Community Center.

CONCURRENCE

The Seniors, Families and Youth Subcommittee recommended City Council approval of this item at the June 16, 2009 subcommittee meeting.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Ruth Osuna Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Tammy J. Perkins Executive Assistant to the City Manager	ITEM:	2
SUBJECT:	GREENBUILD 2009 PARTNERSHIP

This report requests the City Council to direct staff work with local U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) representatives over the summer to explore ways Phoenix residents could take advantage of Greenbuild 2009.

THE ISSUE

Phoenix is the host of Greenbuild 2009. The conference expects over 30,000 attendees at the Convention Center from November 11-13, 2009. The USGBC’s focus is toward a prosperous and sustainable future for the nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The conference offers a variety of educational sessions, green tours, green events and a green expo. Although the information to be shared at the conference will be of interest to Phoenix residents, the cost of conference registration (at least $750) may be prohibitive.

OTHER INFORMATION

During a recent public meeting, residents asked questions regarding the practical application of sustainability efforts to their homes and neighborhoods. Given the huge resource of Greenbuild 2009, it makes sense to explore opportunities that could be created for Phoenix residents.

Initial discussions with local USGBC representatives identified several ideas including:

• Possible access to the conference’s Green Expo or Five Hundred Mile Pavilion

• Possible partnership for a Friday, November 13, 2009 Green Street Party on Roosevelt Row that could include a regional green expo

• Possible access to the Arizona Green Directory, to be produced and distributed concurrently with the conference

No City funding is identified to assist with this effort.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff requests City Council approval for staff to work with local U.S. Green Building Council representatives over the summer to explore opportunities for Phoenix residents to take advantage of Greenbuild 2009.

CONCURRENCE

The Economy, Commerce and Sustainability Subcommittee recommended approval of this item at the June 18, 2009 meeting.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Alton Washington Assistant City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Jack Harris Public Safety Manager	ITEM:	3
SUBJECT:	PURCHASE PILATUS AIRCRAFT

THE ISSUE

This report is generated to further the Air Support Unit’s mission profiles with the purchase of a single-engine turbine airplane that was approved during the 2006 Bond program and will assist with the Unit’s mission of transportation and surveillance.

Funds were established in the 2006 Bond program that allowed the purchase of two single-engine turbine airplanes, with surveillance packages, which are capable of conducting surveillance and transportation of personnel and cargo. The funds for the purchase of one airplane and surveillance package become available July 1, 2009.

OTHER INFORMATION

The turbine aircraft would be utilized as a surveillance plane, to transport detectives to further their investigations, and as a prisoner transport mechanism if the City deems necessary. The Air Unit faces several challenges when using their current fleet of small Cessna high-wing airplanes for surveillance in much of the Phoenix area as a result of FAA controls over airspace. It is now necessary for aircraft to operate at altitudes of over 10,000 feet, well beyond the current capability of the Air Unit’s existing airplanes. A single-engine turbine aircraft, equipped with surveillance devices capable of high-altitude surveillance is necessary to safely fly within the FAA’s guidelines. Requests for air assistance have increased as the tone of crimes has changed over the years. Several times a week, the Air Unit is asked to conduct surveillance on drug and/or gun runners, homicide suspects and human smugglers. The Air Support Unit has already conducted 181 hours of surveillance since January 2009, whereas they only conducted 282 hours for the entire calendar year of 2008.

Personnel from the Air Unit have been in contact with representatives from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., who develop and produce high-performance single-engine turboprops. They are the world market leader in the manufacture of single-engine turboprop aircraft and the only Swiss company to develop, produce, and sell aircraft and training systems all over the world. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has agreed to sell to the City a new PC-12 NG, which encompasses integrating a single turboprop engine into an aerodynamically advanced airframe. The Pilatus PC-12 NG combines excellent economy, reliability, and versatility with the inherent safety of this type of aircraft.

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has indicated they will sell the City a 2009 PC-12 NG, which would include all of the specifications necessary, including the spectre package, which is the platform needed to attach a surveillance package to the aircraft, for $4.15 million. The purchase of this particular aircraft would include a seven-year warranty on the airframe and a five-year warranty on the engine, allowing the City to only incur fuel costs for those time frames.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Police Department purchase the 2009 PC-12 NG from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. as soon as the Bond funds become available on July 1, 2009.

CONCURRENCE

This request was considered and approved the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on June 23, 2009.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Alton Washington Assistant City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Jack Harris Public Safety Manager	ITEM:	4
SUBJECT:	FORENSIC DNA BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT - 2009

THE ISSUE

The Police Department requests City Council retroactive approval to apply for $433,020 from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) for the 2009 Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program Grant.

Application deadline was June 4, 2009.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Police Department is seeking $433,020 in funding to support the effort in solving backlogged DNA cases.

The grant funding will be utilized for overtime for current staff, two temporary employees, scientific training, Forensic Biology supplies, DNA equipment, and outsourcing of DNA cases to reduce the Forensic Biology Section’s backlog of unsolved cases. Funding will provide over 500 hours of overtime for laboratory staff and scientific training for seven scientists. In addition, it will permit the laboratory to outsource 350 cases for DNA analysis. Remaining funds will cover postage to ship DNA evidence to outsource laboratories and computer accessories.

Personnel	$ 50,724
Overtime	$ 20,843
Travel/Training	$ 14,414
Supplies	$ 1,289
Outsourcing contracts	$286,000
Equipment	$ 59,750
TOTAL	$433,020

RECOMMENDATION

The Phoenix Police Department requests City Council retroactively approve submission of the application to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. There is no cost to the City other than existing in-kind resources. Impact will be citywide.

CONCURRENCE

This item was considered and approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on June 23, 2009.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Alton Washington Assistant City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Bob Khan Fire Chief	ITEM:	5
SUBJECT:	AUTHORIZATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO APPLY FOR MERIDIAN BANK GRANT

The Fire Department requests retroactive approval from the Phoenix City Council to apply for grant funding for the Community Assistance Program which provides services to victims of fires, emergency medical incidents, and criminal incidents as well as social service emergencies citywide, 24-hours a day, seven days per week.

THE ISSUE

The Fire Department has been providing short term, crisis intervention services since 1995. The program continues to be funded with City Operating funds and grant funds but is heavily reliant upon volunteer service to keep Crisis Response (CR) units

staffed and operational. The CR units are dispatched to between 4,000 and 5,000 incidents a year. The program’s CR staff provides assistance on many different types of calls, including providing emotional support to individuals who have experienced a severe trauma, such as a violent crime, sudden death of a loved one, loss of possessions in a house fire, and other emergencies. The program also helps people obtain social services they may have been unable to access on their own. Last calendar year, the CR units provided services to 9,786 individuals.

The grant application for Meridian Bank was due June 19, 2009.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Community Assistance Program has previously budgeted funds to host an annual volunteer recognition dinner. Due to budget constraints, the Fire Department reallocated the funds for this volunteer dinner event to cover other expenses. This grant request, if awarded, will cover the cost of this event and pay for volunteer recruitment registration fees and training materials. The grant request is for $7,950.00. There are no matching funds required.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended the City Council approve the department’s request to apply for The Meridian Bank grant to support volunteer services for the Community Assistance Program. If awarded, the funding will be a one-time cash award.

1.	Pecos Kitchen Request for Information
2.	Greenbuild 2009 Partnership
3.	Purchase Pilatus Aircraft
4.	Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program Grant – 2009
5.	Authorization for Fire Department Community Assistance Program to Apply for Meridian Bank Grant

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	David Krietor Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		July 1, 2009
FROM:	Gloria Hurtado Human Services Director	ITEM:	1
SUBJECT:	PECOS KITCHEN REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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