AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval, by motion, the termination of contract with Austin Area Research Organization (ARRO) on behalf of Addressing Cancer Together.
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Meeting date: May 17, 2022
Department: Finance Department, Anna Miranda, Interim Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing & Contracting Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: Not applicable as contract is currently funded
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Account Name: ARP 2022
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Res. 2021-177R: approving contract to AARO on behalf of Addressing Cancer Together with ARP funding.
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Background Information:
September 7, 2021, Council authorized funding in the total amount of $271,915 from American Rescue Plan Funds to grant recipient "Austin Area Research Organization on behalf of Central Texas Addressing Cancer Together" for the purpose of supporting breast cancer initiatives to address health disparities among uninsured, low-income women at risk of breast cancer.
This request is that council terminate the agreement with "Austin Area Research Organization on behalf of Central Texas Addressing Cancer Together" and transfer the contract to "United Way" to serve as the coordinating entity for the contract including managing financials, staff ...
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