(ALL) Ratify the Execution of Contract with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to Process Employment Discrimination Cases for Fiscal Year 2026, Authorize Acceptance of Funds in an Amount Up to $92,500.00, Plus Interest, Waive Indirect Costs, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance 

The City Council is ratifying Contract No. 45310026C0014-FP260017 with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This agreement designates the City's Human Relations Commission as a Fair Employment Practice Agency (FEPA) to process employment discrimination charges locally.

Key Provisions:

• Scope: The City will process 100 discrimination charges and 50 non-jurisdictional deferrals.
• Funding: The City will receive up to $92,500.00 in federal funds, plus up to $5,000.00 in accrued interest, for a total of $97,500.00.
• Indirect Costs: The Council is waiving the transfer of $5,000.00 in indirect cost revenue to the General Fund to ensure the Human Resources Department has sufficient resources to fulfill the grant requirements.
• Personnel: The funds support the salary and benefits of one Human Relations Investigator, currently Claudia Palacios ($104,862.17 total compensation).

Financial Details:

• The appropriation ordinance increases receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund by up to $97,500.00.
• This is a pay-for-performance grant; funds are awarded for services rendered.