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City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 17, 2025
TOPIC: Substance Abuse Coordination Services for Drug Detoxification and
Rehabilitation Treatment
AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net to Provide Substance Abuse
Coordination Services for Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in
Santa Ana (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net to provide substance
abuse coordination services in the amount of $500,000 paid utilizing the City’s Opioid
Settlement Fund, for a six-month term with two optional six-month renewals.
(Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
Substance abuse and addiction remain among the most significant factors contributing
to on-going and chronic homelessness in the City. The city’s outreach and engagement
contractor as well as the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) (the “Outreach Team”)
have observed through their vast outreach encounters that individuals with untreated
addiction often face family disruptions, loss of employment, and financial difficulties,
leading to homelessness and untreated addiction, which generally makes attempts to
secure steady employment, housing, and even medical attention almost impossible
leading to a cycle of on-going homelessness. The Outreach Team has also identified
and reported fears over suffering drug detox symptoms during shelter stays as the
number one reason for individuals refusing to accept shelter placements and service
assistance.
Currently, the waiting list for placement of individuals seeking treatment for substance
use disorder is anywhere from three (3) weeks to six (6) months, depending upon
individual circumstances, individual medical plans, and bed availability at treatment
centers throughout Southern California. These delays often lead to missed intervention
windows and opportunities for providing a pathway to breaking the cycle of addiction
and homelessness. Staff is proposing a pilot program to supplement the many
significant on-going efforts by the City to address chronic homelessness through
offering those individuals wishing to end their drug dependency, a timely and
expeditious pathway to permanent recovery and long-term housing.
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Utilizing funds from the Opioid Settlement Fund, it is recommended that the City enter
into a service agreement with City Net for direct referrals for individuals with ties to the
City of Santa Ana, into detox, treatment, and sober living programs to start individuals
on their journey to sobriety. City Net will provide two certified Drug and Alcohol
Counselor Case Managers (DACCM) for engaging with clients struggling with
substance abuse and assessing for any co-occurring mental health conditions through
the Screening Brief and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) assessment. Following the
SBIRT assessment, individuals with high-risk substance use or possible SUD will be
referred to specialty care. If clients are not already enrolled with a managed care
provider (MCP), under this pilot program, opioid settlement funds will be used to pay for
immediate entry into substance use detox and/or treatment facilities until MCP
enrollment is achieved and payment can be transferred to Medi-Cal.
City Net will also be tasked to secure bed spaces for clients in need of substance abuse
rehabilitation. To accomplish this requirement, City Net will enter into agreements with
no less than four (4) different Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Services providers to
secure beds for Santa Ana clients to immediately enter substance abuse services. The
City’s current contract with City Net provides a trauma informed, non-law enforcement,
homeless outreach and engagement resource, known as SMART (Santa Ana’s Multi-
Disciplinary Homeless Response Team). City Net responds to reports of non-criminal
homeless-related activity identified through the MySantaAna app, the community call
line, priority calls from City staff, and transfers from SAPD dispatch. Case Managers
additionally provide in-reach services in the City jail and provide case management
services for individuals on the streets enrolled in their program. Outreach workers will
continue to transport individuals to shelters, treatment facilities, appointments, and
services.
As outlined above, the proposed pilot program will provide immediate access to detox,
treatment, and sober living for individuals experiencing homelessness with substance
use disorders. It will utilize direct referral pathways to bypass standard waitlists and
insurance delays and provide access to wraparound case management that supports
clients throughout the treatment process and into permanent recovery and stable
housing.
Opioid Fund Background
In 1996, Purdue Pharma introduced OxyContin, marketing it as a revolutionary, long-
lasting pain killer with a low risk of addiction. Their claim was later proven to be false.
During the late 1990s through the 2000s, Purdue utilized doctors, influenced by
aggressive marketing and reassurances from pharmaceutical companies, to over
prescribe opioids at unprecedented rates. Addiction rates soared and the Opioid Crisis
began. In 2007, Purdue plead guilty to misleading the public about OxyContin’s
addictiveness, agreeing to pay its first fine of $634 million dollars. This fine did not slow
the effects of the crisis, as prescription drugs became harder to obtain, which forced
addicts to turn to Heroin and Fentanyl; and overdose deaths skyrocketed. As of 2025, a
global settlement with Purdue Pharma, as well as pharmacies, now totals over $54
Billion to be paid out over 18 years commencing in 2022.
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Opioid settlement funds (OSF) are monitored for compliance by the Department of
Health Care Services (DHCS). The California Opioid Settlement Funds are allocated
through three (3) funds: California Abatement Accounts Fund, California Subdivision
Fund, and the California State fund. The California Abatement Accounts Fund is
allocated to all participating cities and counties.
The City of Santa Ana is currently in receipt of a portion of its Opioid settlement funds
and proposes to utilize these funds to secure Medically Assisted Detoxification,
Residential Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehab, and Partial Hospitalization Program
beds.
Following the successful completion of a client’s medical portion on their SUD treatment
journey, they will be case managed to ensure their ongoing access to medication,
therapy, step down treatment services, and recovery housing through CalOptima and
the Cal-Aim Program. Additionally, through the use of previously authorized funding,
City Net will connect clients to ongoing sober living placements and provide short term
rental assistance.
Competitive Bidding Process Exemption
Based on SAMC Section 2-807 (Non-Bid Purchases), the Purchasing Supervisor may
exempt an item from the competitive bidding process, with ultimate approval by the City
Council, if the Purchasing Supervisor determines the solicitation for bids would for any
reason be an Idle Act.
The Purchasing Supervisor, when determining if this procurement is exempt, has
reviewed the following information:
1. An RFP was recently evaluated for Outreach and Engagement Services between
three vendors (RFP No. 24-079A). Within the evaluated proposals, Substance
Abuse Counseling and Transportation Services were specifically evaluated as part
of those proposals. City Net was awarded the overall contract.
2. The total contract expenditure is expected to be broken down into four (4)
components:
a. Labor
i. Charges for Labor specifically assigned to this program will account
for approximately 11% of the total contract amount.
ii. A review of labor charges between all vendors that submitted for the
original contract varied between 10.84% and 11.51%, or an overall
variance of .67% of the total contract amount.
iii. A variance of .67%, varied from highest bidder to lowest bidder, is
approximately $3,300 of the total contract amount, which was viewed
as a diminutive amount within the total scope of the contract.
b. Client Services
i. Client Services are made up of the total amount expected to be paid
to service providers for bed space, which is expected to be
approximately $405,000, which is 81% of the total contract amount.
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ii. Any Outreach and Engagement contractor would be forced to pay
the exact same rates for these services at the various substance
abuse treatment centers.
iii. Therefore, no outreach provider would be in a position to offer any
better rates than any other.
c. Operations and Program
i. Each program would be subject to a financial audit as well as
necessitate the need for Liability as well as Workers Compensation
Insurance. These rates are flat across the industry.
1. The amount spent on a financial audit is generally tied to the
specific amount being audited. As each entity would be
receiving the same amount, the cost for the financial audit
would be same.
2. Workers Compensation Insurance is tied to the number of
employees assigned to the program and, this too, would be
the same no matter the vendor selected and is generally an
industry standard rate based on wages paid. As the total labor
separation between the highest bidder and lowest bidder
would be tied to the 0.67% difference in labor costs, the
difference is again diminutive.
d. Indirect Costs
i. Per 2 CFR 2000 414-11, de minimus rates are established for non-
Federal entities who do not have negotiated Indirect Costs Rate. This
fee is charged at a rate of 15% to offset expenses incurred by the
organization but not billable as direct project expenditures.
ii. The City has negotiated a 10% Indirect Costs Rate with the awarded
Vendor.
iii. Each entity that submitted for the RFP process charges the exact
same 10% rate, making this too exactly the same cost across all
three vendors.
3. Based on the total labor disparity of 0.67%, as well as virtually no cost differences
in Client Services, Operations, and Program, as well as Indirect Costs, the
Purchasing Supervisor determined the award of the contract falls under SAMC
Section 2-807 (Non-Bid Purchases), is exempt, and has further concluded that
soliciting for bids would be an Idle Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
To date, the city has received $4,972,396, of the projected funds. The Santa Ana City
Manager’s Office is designated to receive and oversee the City’s OSF. Funding is
available in the current FY2024-25 budget.
Fiscal
Year
Accounting
Unit-Account
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description
Amount
FY 24-25 11103010-
62300
Opioid
Remediation
OPIOID REMEDIATION –
CMO – Contract Services $500,000
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Total $500,000
Any remaining balances not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be presented to
City Council for approval of carryovers for FY25-26.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement for Substance Abuse Coordination Services with City Net
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director, Community Development Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
AGREEMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE CO ORDINATION SERVICES BETWEEN
KINGDOM CAUSES, INC. DBA CITY NET AND
CITY OF SANT A ANA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 17th day of June, 2025 by and between
Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net, a California nonprofit corporation ("Consultant"), and the
City of Santa Ana, a cha11er city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the
Constitution and laws of the State of California ("City"). Consultant and City shall be refened to
collectively as "Parties" and individually as "Party."
RECITALS
A.The City desires to retain a Consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of
substance abuse coordination services, including engaging with local detox, treatment, and
sober living programs to assist individuals experiencing substance abuse disorders to
enable drug detoxification, facilitate drug rehabilitation treatment, and find long-te1m
housing to support individuals in sob1iety.
B.Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide such services to the City.
C.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that 1t 1s
knowledgeable in its 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 fo11h, the Parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations
including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully
and adequately complete the services described and set forth in Scope of Services -Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.SETTLEMENT FUNDING/OBLIGATIONS
Consultant acknowledges the funding for this Agreement originates from the National
Opioid Settlements (https://oag .ca.gov/opioids ), and more specifically the Stipulated Judgment
and Settlement Agreement entered in the case titled The People of the State of California v.
Walmart, Inc., Superior Court of the State of California, County of Sacramento Case No.
23CV0 13542, which can be found at https://oag.ca.gov/systern/files/media/walmart-judgment.pdf
("Walmart Settlement"). Further, the State of California and counsel representing a group of cities
and counties reached an agreement on the allocation ofrecoveries that California receives pursuant
to the national opioid settlements, including the Walmart Settlement which can be found at
https:/ I oag. ca. gov/ systern/files/media/final-walmart-allocation-agreement. pdf ("Cali fom ia State
Subdivision Agreement"). Consultant agrees to be bound by any obligations contained in the
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Walmart Settlement and California State Subdivision Agreement that affects funding under this
Agreement.
3.COMPENSATION
a.City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services for
City, the rates and charges identified in Compensation -Exhibit B. The total amount
to be expended during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed $500,000.
b.Payment by City shall be made within forty-five ( 45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City's standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant's account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
4.TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a six (6) month term
with the option for the City to grant up to a two 6-month renewals, exercisable by a writing by the
City Manager and the City Attorney, unless te1minated earlier in accordance with Section 16,
below.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be constmed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be constmed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
perfo1ms the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6.OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement ("Documents & Data"). Consultant
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shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and wairnnts that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City's sole risk.
7.INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1.Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01
covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2.Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering any
auto (Code 1 ), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event the
Consultant does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept
evidence of personal automobile insurance.
3.Sexual Abuse or Molestation Liability (SAML): If the CGL policy referenced above
is not endorsed to include affirmative coverage for sexual abuse or molestation, Consultant
shall obtain and maintain a policy covering Sexual Abuse and Molestation with a limit of
no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim.
4.Workers' Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for
bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has no employees and signs
request to waive such insurance.
5.Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions): with limits no less than $1,000,000
per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
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Other Insurance Provisions The above required insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
prov1s10ns:
1.City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant's CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
perfo1med by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, paits, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2.Consultant's Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
under the te1ms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3.For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4.A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer's limits of liability.
5.Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten ( I 0) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6.Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Executive Director, Community Development Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and location of project must be included in the
Description of Operations section of each ce1tificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive the Consultant's obligation to provide them. The City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
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endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
8.INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the te1ms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold ha1mless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third patty
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asse1ting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or prope1ty rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant's services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
9.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States'
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10.RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be perfo1med
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
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work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
11.CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
fmther agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. "Confidential Information" shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either Party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other Party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
info1mation that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; ( c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
12.CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
13.NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
infotmation, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the rectuitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, tetmination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affitms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
14.EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the Parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrnment
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The Parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other insttument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the te1ms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
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agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
Party, which is not embodied herein.
15.ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
16.TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a.As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b.Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
17.WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the Party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
18.JURISDICTION -VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both Parties fmther agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
19.PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
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permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
20.NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714-647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director,
Community Development Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
Attn: Brad Fieldhouse, CEO
Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net
4508 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 292
Long Beach, CA, 90807
With copy to: Contracts@citynet.org
A Party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other Party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set fo1th on the transmission repo1t issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set fo1th above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
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21.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a.Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective Parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b.All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
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Andrea Garcia-Miller
Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
� Michael Garcia
Executive Director,
Community Development Agency
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
Alvaro Nunez
City Manager
CONSULTANT: Bradley
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Digitally signed
by Bradley
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Date: 2025.05.08
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
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City Net
Scope of Work
Substance Abuse Coordination Services
Program Overview: City Net will engage with local detox, treatment, and sober living
programs to facilitate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to refer clients with ties to
the city of Santa Ana to substance abuse programs. The SMART program will provide a team
of two drug and alcohol counselors to engage and assist clients experiencing substance
abuse disorders to detox, treatment, and long-term housing to support the client on their
journey to sobriety.
Outreach and Engagement: City Net will assign two certified drug and alcohol counselor
case managers {DACCMs) to engage with clients who are struggling with substance abuse.
Outreach and engagement efforts focus on attending to the clients' immediate needs of
safety, food, hydration to build trust and rapport and a foundation with the client. Once trust
is established, the DACCMs will work collaboratively with the client to create a treatment plan
that will support the client through detox, treatment, and housing.
Drug and Alcohol Assessment: DACCMs will identify problematic use of substances, reduce
excessive use of substances, and determine the severity of the substance use disorder,
physical health status and any co-occurring mental health conditions that may be affecting
the client through the Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
assessment. The SBIRT Assessment is an evidence-based tool that screens for all types of
substance use, not just substance dependence, and provides an individualized treatment
plan addressing the unique needs of each client.
7.Screening: Universal screening using a brief, validated questionnaire to determine the use
and severity of alcohol, illicit drug and prescription drug use to inform the level of
appropriate intervention. No blood or urine test is administered.
2.Brief Intervention: Brief motivational and awareness-raising intervention given to those
who substance use is putting their health and well-being at risk. This can take between 5-
30 minutes depending on the level of client engagement and is provided onsite following
the screening.
3.Referral to Treatment: Referral to specialty care for clients with high-risk substance use
and/or a possible substance use disorder. The DACCM assists clients with accessing
specialized treatment, selecting a treatment facility, and obtaining insurance
authorizations when necessary. After a referral is made, follow-up phone calls with the
patient or treatment staff are part of the collaboration to ensure care.
Clients are also asked about medical insurance and DACCMs verify their enrollment status
with the Managed Care Plan Provider. MCP enrollment will qualify clients for future housing
services and placement in Drug and Alcohol treatment programs. If clients are not enrolled
with an MCP, the Opioid Settlement contract will pay for immediate entry into substance use
PO Box: 4508 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 292, Long Beach, CA 90807 I www.citynet.org
EIN: 57-1162424
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detox and/or treatment
enrollment is achieved and
Medi-Cal.
City Net
facilities until MCP
payment is transferred to
Medical Detox Placement: When appropriate, clients will be referred to withdrawal
management at a treatment facility. Withdrawal management is a non-medical supervised
detox with an average stay of seven days. On admission, clients are medically screened,
receive a physical examination, and are evaluated for taper, support, and psychiatric
medications to ensure withdrawals are completed with minimal symptoms. Clients who are
struggling with alcohol or in need of medical detox will be referred to as facilities that are
able to provide a safe space for medically assisted detox. DACCMs will provide these facilities
with their contact information and help facility staff create a discharge plan for a longer-term
treatment program once the client completes detox. DACCMs may also support the clients'
completion of treatment through phone call support during the process as allowed by the
facility's policy.
Long-Term Treatment Program: Once the client safely detoxes or is ready to commit to a
long-term treatment program, City Net's DACCMs will work with local treatment centers to
place clients for long-term care. These centers aim to help client achieve and maintain
lasting substance use disorder recovery through therapy, counseling, lifestyle changes, life
skills, education and relapse support. DACCMs will provide the treatment programs with
their contact information and work collaboratively with the client and staff to create a plan
for aftercare and continued support once the client graduates from the program, when the
facility policy allows. Ideally, the client will be connected to the CalAIM Community Supports
Housing Trio program while still in treatment to begin the housing navigation process.
Treatment Centers:
l.Pheonix House: 7-day non-medical withdrawal detox center with 30-90 day in-patient
treatment program.
2.Lighthouse: 3-10 day non-medical or medically assisted detox (MAT), 30-90 day in
patient treatment program.
3.Cornerstone: 3-10 day non-medical or medically assisted detox (MAT), 30-90 day in
patient treatment program.
PO Box: 4508 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 292, Long Beach, CA 90807 I www .citynet.org
EIN: 57-1162424
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EXIDBIT B
COMPENSATION
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® City Net
Santa Ana Substance Ab use Tre a tment Ser vices
case managers, plus suppor t staff with client services
Labor
Est. Full Est
Title/Role Des er iption Comp Hrs/wk Wks FTE TOTAL
Regional Program Project compliance with management, operations and public safety standards $68.64 1.50 52 0.04 $5,353.92
Director
Case Manager II Outreach, engagement, case mgt, supportive services $41.46 16 52 1.00 $34,494.72
Finance and Billing Client Services, Project fund management, Project Payroll,Finance reporting, billing $54.55 2 52 0.05 $5,673.20
Labor Subtotal: 1.09 $45,521.84
Oient Services
Item Description . TOTAL
Treatment Fees for detox and substance abuse treatment $405,471.40
Client Services Subtotal: $405,471.40
Operations and Program .
Materials and Supplies Financial audit $456. 75
Materials and Supplies Liability Insurance and Worker's Comp Insurance $3,095.46
Operations and Program Subtotal: $3,552.21
Indirect Costs
Category Description TOTAL
De minim is rate for non-Per 2 CFR 200.414-11, de minim is rate established for non-Federal entities who do not have negotiated Indirect Cost $45,454.55
federal entity Rate. This fee is charged at a rate of 10% to offset expenses incurred by the organization but not billable as direct
oroiect exoenses.
Indirect subtotal: $45,454.55
Project TOTAL $500,000.00
Notes: Rates current as of 2/7 /25 and valid for 90 days from this date. Annual renewal would require review of rates for rents, materials and supplies plus labor COLA
tied to local consumer price index. New contracts require 90-day startup time and 20% advance payment. Advance payment will be credited proportionately on each
monthlv invoice.
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matt@citynet.org
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