Item 31 - Agreement with Casa De La Familia for the Santa Ana Family Justice Center

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Exhibit 1 AGREEMENT WITH CASA DE LA FAMILIA TO PROVIDE AN OPERATIONS SPECIALIST FOR THE SANTA ANA FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 21 st day of June, 2022 by and between Casa de la,Familia, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization ("Consultant"), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). RECITALS A. In June 2019, the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police Department sought federal funding assistance to assist and implement the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC). The SAFJC joined 90 other Family Justice Centers nationwide in their affiliation with Alliance for HOPE International. The establishment of the Family Justice Center, modeled after best practices from across the country, is uniquely situated to immediately and positively impact many lives and has proven a critical and successful resource for the Santa Ana community. B. On February 16, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposal No. 22-022 ("RFP") seeking a qualified firm to provide a professional and experienced specialist with a background in community service, victim advocacy, and/or social services to coordinate and accomplish the daily operations of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC), while maintaining strong relationships with community partners, planning and coordinating special events, and organizing staff. C. The Consultant provided the only timely proposal, incorporated by reference to this Agreement, which was selected by the City. Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide such services to the City which it has provided to the City since July 1, 2020 (A-2020-110). Consultant has continued to provide services for the SAFJC since the expiration of the Agreement on December 31, 2021. D. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in this field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional consulting firm in the field. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES Consultant shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations required to fully and adequately complete the services detailed in the scope of services related to the SAFJC Operations Specialist project as set forth in Exhibit A. Consultant shall provide an independent contractor and/or employee who demonstrates experience, knowledge, and capacity Page 1 of 10