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Item Number: J.6. CITY COUNCIL REPORT SUBJECT: Fifth Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Human Services Department for Community Action Program Services MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: George Good , Chief of Social Impact REVIEWED: Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager PURPOSE: The Human Services Department is requesting approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Tolleson and Maricopa County, administered by its Human Services Department, for Community Action Program (CAP) services. The Amendment extends the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2027, and provides $66,000 in funding for CAP services for the period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. BACKGROUND: On June 22, 2022, the City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Human Services Department to provide Community Action Program (CAP) services to Tolleson residents. The program assists low-income households experiencing financial hardship through crisis case management, service coordination, referrals, and navigation services designed to improve economic stability and self-sufficiency. The City has successfully administered CAP services under previous amendments to the Agreement, providing assistance to residents facing emergencies such as eviction, utility shutoffs, food insecurity, unemployment, and other economic challenges. DISCUSSION: The proposed Fifth Amendment extends the Agreement term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and provides $66,000 in funding for the initial six-month budget period of July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The Amendment also allows for the possibility of additional funding through future amendments, subject to Maricopa County's receipt of funding. Under the Agreement, the City will continue providing Community Action Program services, including crisis case management, navigation services, information and referrals, and coordination of resources for low-income households. Services include assistance with emergency rent, utility payments, move-in assistance, referrals to community resources, and support for residents seeking public benefits and other assistance programs. The program is designed to stabilize households experiencing immediate crises while connecting residents with resources that promote long-term economic self-sufficiency. CAP staff work directly with residents to assess needs, coordinate services, provide referrals, and assist with applications for available assistance programs. Funding for the program is provided through a combination of federal and state sources administered by Maricopa County, including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and other available funding sources. Approval of the Fifth Amendment will allow the City to continue providing these critical services to Tolleson residents and maintain access to funding that supports vulnerable households during times of economic hardship. BUDGET IMPACT: The Fifth Amendment provides $66,000 in grant funding for Community Action Program services for the period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. As required by the Agreement, the City will provide a minimum 25% cash match to support administration and operating costs associated with program delivery. No General Fund appropriation is required beyond the required local match and budgeted program administration costs. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2649 approving the Fifth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tolleson and Maricopa County, administered by its Human Services Department, for Community Action Program services and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Amendment. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Res 2649 Fifth Amendment to Maricopa County Human Services Department IGA for CAP Services 06 09 26