PE AMENDMENT 4 JCA.PDF

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Contract #: C-86-23-175-X-03 / PH RFP 230170 
Amendment 4 
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 
BETWEEN MARICOPA COUNTY  
BY AND THROUGH 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 
AND JUST COMMUNITIES ARIZONA 
The above-named contract is hereby amended as specified below: 
I.
Section 1.0, Contract Term, shall be updated to reflect a new term end date of June 30, 2027.
II.
Exhibit A, Total Requested, shall be revised with a new not-to-exceed amount of $3,056,655. This
reflects an increase of $1,382,107 to be used for Year 3 beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027.
III.
Exhibit A-2, Year 3 Budget Sheet & Narrative, has been added for the Year 3 budget period and
begins on page 2 of this amendment.
IV.
Exhibit B-3, Revised Scope of Work, has been added for Year 3 and begins on page 6 of this
amendment.
V.
Exhibit D, Year 3 Timeline, has been added and begins on page 9 of this amendment.
VI.
All other terms and conditions of the original contract and its amendments shall remain in full force
and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE CHANGES INDICATED HEREIN: 
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF 
  FOR AND ON BEHALF OF 
MARICOPA COUNTY:       
  JUST COMMUNITIES ARIZONA: 
Chair, Board of Supervisors 
 Signature 
Date 
Date 
ATTEST: 
Clerk of the Board 
Date 
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 
Deputy County Attorney 
Date 
4-27-26

EXHIBIT A-2 
YEAR 3 BUDGET SHEET & NARRATIVE 
07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027 
BUDGET SHEET 
Total 
Personnel 
Deputy Director 
$71,404.30 
Program Manager 
$58,710.00 
Director of Operations 
$51,388.31 
Executive Director 
$38,108.63 
Administrative Assistant 
$22,000.00 
Salaries
$241,611.24 
Fringe Benefits/ERE 
$84,841.76 
Personnel Subtotal 
$326,453 
Operating 
Community Grants 
$1,001,000 
Professional Services 
$20,574 
Admin 
$20,380 
Occupancy 
$9,000 
Supplies & Equipment 
$3,250 
Travel 
$1,450 
Operating Subtotal.
$1,055,654 
DIRECT COSTS (Personnel + Operating) 
$1,055,654 
INDIRECT COSTS (0%) 
$0 
TOTAL BUDGET (Direct + Indirect) 
$1,382,107 
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BUDGET NARRATIVE 
Personnel: $326,453  
Deputy Director (1.0 FTE) - $71,404.30 
Deputy Director DeAnna Ford will continue to lead this work, oversee strategic planning,  
and supervise the full-time Justice Reinvestment Project Manager.   
JustReinvest Program Manager (1.0 FTE) - $58,710.00 
This position takes the lead on developing the RFP and application materials, 
overseeing communications and marketing for the grants, reviewing proposals, 
recruiting, and facilitating the selection process. They also meet monthly with each 
subgrantee, and manage trainings and events which includes staff travel. The position 
is also responsible for conducting outreach and presentations about the grants, 
providing site visits, attending grantee events.   
Director of Operations (0.75 FTE) - $51,388.31 
This position is responsible for managing payroll, reviewing and processing grantee 
finance reports, meetings, preparing reports and proposals, and professional 
development activities.   
Executive Director (0.5 FTE) - $38,108.63 
This position is responsible for the administration of the JCA Program. This includes 
personnel supervision, strategic planning, developing the RFP and grant application 
process, reviewing proposals, and facilitating the selection committee, meetings, 
preparing reports and proposals, reviewing grantee reports, traveling to and providing 
staff training, and professional development activities.  
Program Staff (0.5 FTE) - $22,000 
This position will support the Operations Manager in strategic planning meetings, 
preparing reports and proposals, reviewing grantee reports, developing training 
materials, organizing trainings and events, and professional development activities. 
They will also be responsible for site visits, preparing for meetings, attending meetings, 
providing presentations, trainings, face to face interactions, office hours.   
Fringe Benefits/ERE: ~35% - $84,841.76 
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Community Grants: $1,001,000 
Grants - $1,000,000  
Funds to be awarded directly to organizations for approved projects as defined in the 
scope. There will be 15-20 grants awarded to eligible organizations.  
Emergency Funds - $1,000 
A small portion of funds will be reserved for small organizations with limited staff and 
resources that may face an emergency incurring costs they did not anticipate or budget 
(ex. a vehicle that needs repairs, malfunctioning air conditioners, etc.). Awardees may 
apply for a maximum of $500 in emergency funding.  
Professional Services: $20,574 
Accountant - $850  
Provide accounting oversight at $85/hr for 10 hrs/month. 
Communications Contractor - $15,224 
Works on grants, info sessions, highlights, social media sights and any other related 
communications needs at $26/hr, and we anticipate she will spend 12hrs/wk on work 
related to JustReinvest.  
Training Facilitators - $4,500 
Subject matter experts from “peer organizations” to provide training to our Subgrantees 
in the following areas: 
•
Grant Writing 101
•
Storytelling & Media Best Practices
•
Data Collection & Metrics
Administrative: $20,380 
Insurance - $6,000  
The portion of that insurance payment that will cover our Fiscal Agent responsibilities 
will be $6,000/year.  
Software - $14,080 
QuickBooks ($250/mn) to track finances and provide fiscal reports. Calendly ($39/mn) 
to manage scheduling. Subscription to CaseMgr that allows us to “gift” accounts to all 
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subgrantees to use in collecting participant information and program metrics ($10,000) 
Supplies & Equipment: $3,701  
Marketing - $500 
Facebook ads or promoted posts designed to reach more of the target audience. Each 
ad/boost will cost $100. 
Occupancy: $9,000 
Office and event space rental fees for meetings, in-person outreach, and trainings. 
Supplies & Equipment: $3,250 
Computer/Printer - $1,250  
Purchase a computer/laptop and printer for new staff, if needed, as well as any 
additional equipment costs for program work.  
Program/Office Supplies - $1,500 
Office supplies as well as materials specifically related to program activities, such as 
pens, markers, flip charts for outreach and training sessions.  
Printing - $500  
Copies for outreach, training materials, flyers, and other handouts. 
Travel: $1,450 
Staff mileage and lodging will be reimbursed at the appropriate IRS mileage rate & GSA 
rate respectively. Budgeted amount is estimated based on prior year actuals.  
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EXHIBIT B – 3
 Revised Scope of Work
07/1/2026 - 06/30/2027
3.0 
SCOPE OF WORK 
Acting as a Fiscal Agent, Contractor shall: 
3.1 
In accordance with the A.R.S. § 36-2863(G) (1-4), continue to implement 
and evaluate the established plan for how it will distribute funds to 
community agencies to address at least one of the Justice Investment 
Programming elements. 
3.2 
The plan must include how the Fiscal Agent will: 
3.2.1 Outreach and promote these funding opportunities to community-
based agencies across Maricopa County. 
3.2.2 Detail the evaluation and selection process that the fiscal agent will 
use to award contracts to community organizations including how 
they will ensure that grants are distributed equitably to both large 
and small, urban and rural organizations and that all five regions of 
Maricopa County are represented. At a minimum, the selection 
process must factor in the following: 
•
Initiative to be implemented
•
Populations(s) to be served and location within Maricopa
County
•
Why this population is at high-risk for incarceration
•
Evidence supporting efficacy of initiatives
•
Expected change/outcome of initiative
•
Timeline
•
Budget
3.2.3 Consider how the evaluation committee members represent the 
population to be served using these funds. 
3.2.4 Provide technical assistance for smaller, grassroots organization s 
that need help building infrastructure. 
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3.2.5 Safeguard and account for all expenditures including those by the 
Fiscal Agent and community-based organizations receiving grants 
through these funds. 
3.3 
Ensure that recipients of grants distributed by the Fiscal Agent address at 
least one of the Justice Investment Programming elements. Fiscal agent 
is responsible for setting eligibility criteria of grant recipients with the 
understanding that the fiscal agent is responsible for all work completed 
under this contract. Fiscal agent may want to consider requirements such 
as funding agencies who follow general accounting procedures, are a 
501(c)3, utilize reporting templates, etc. although none of these are a 
requirement by MCDPH. 
3.3.1 For the purposes of the RFP, research activities will not be 
allowable. 
3.4 
Submit any training or educational materials to MCDPH for review and 
approval prior to implementation/dissemination. Any material with the 
Maricopa County brand is also subject to review and approval prior to use. 
3.5 
Budget 
3.5.1 Provide a detailed budget that includes the amount intended to be 
distributed to community contracts in addition to any amount 
necessary for the fiscal agent to cover administrative oversight of 
the grant process. 
3.5.2 Contractor shall determine an appropriate administrative fee. 
3.5.3 Indirect costs may not exceed 10% 
3.6 
Evaluation & Reporting 
3.6.1 Collaborate with MCDPH on an evaluation plan that includes 
metrics for how success will be measured and opportunities for 
improvement. 
3.6.2 Complete quarterly and annual reports using tools (ex. templates, 
Envisio software) provided by MCDPH. Reports will include 
components such as: 
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•
Narrative description of project activities achieved during the
specified timeframe
•
Accomplishments (“success stories”) and challenges
•
Staffing changes
•
Current budget and description of over or underspending
•
Evaluation metrics
3.6.3 Complete any additional reporting requirements that may be 
requested. 
3.7 
Participate in, at minimum, one monthly meeting with MCDPH. 
3.8 
Submit invoices and supporting documentation for work completed during 
the month by the 15th of the following month. 
MCDPH shall: 
3.9 
Provide technical assistance in developing an evaluation plan and support 
for ongoing evaluation. 
3.10 Ongoing review of the implementation of activities and measures for 
accomplishing the goals of this agreement. 
3.11 Provide a Compliance Officer to work with Fiscal Agent on monitoring 
requirements. 
3.12 Participating, as appropriate, in conference calls and meetings that are 
conducted during the project period. 
3.13 Review training and education materials prior to 
implementation/dissemination.  
3.14 Review and approve the use of any materials or items with the Maricopa 
County branding.  
3.15 Compensate Contractor according to the agreed upon budget. 
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Timeline
Activity/Deliverables
July
August
 Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
March
April
May
June
Subgrantees complete paperwork 
X
Advance payments issued to new Cohort grantees
X
Onboarding and orientation
X
Review budgets, program plans, metrics, make any adjustments 
needed
X
X
Introduce CaseMGR CRM--meetings with Shannon to customize
X
1:1 Meetings with each Subgrantee
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Trainings 
X
X
X
X
X
Outreach and info sessions
X
Develop RFP
X
X
Release RFP, accept applications
X
Convene Review Committee, Review Applications and Renewal 
Requests
X
X
X
Award announcement
X
Reporting and Evaluation
Financial Reports
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Quarterly Reports Submitted 
X
X
X
x
Occasional financial review, request for receipts 
X
X
X
Evaluation of current grantees requesting renewals
Final Evalualtion (one month before the end of the grant) 
X
Offboarding
X
Organization: Just Communities Arizona
Project Manager: Khalil Rushdan
Date:   2/1/26
Onboarding and Orientation
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2027
Q4 2027
Capacity Building Activities
RFP for Y4
EXHIBIT D
YEAR 3 TIMELINE
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