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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with the Harden Foundation for the use of their Bunkhouse and Patio Area for space to host events for families to promote social-emotional development, caregiver and baby positive attachment, and connection with other families, effective upon execution, through January 30, 2029 at no cost to the County;
b. Approve the non-standard indemnity provisions as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to the Agreement, provided that these amendments do not substantially change the term of the facility use agreement and do not add funds to the agreement, and with approval from the Office of the County Counsel.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard agreement with the Harden Foundation for the use of their Bunkhouse and Patio Area for space to host events for families to promote social-emotional development, caregiver and baby positive attachment, and connection with other families, effective upon execution, through January 30, 2029 at no cost to the County;
b. Approve the non-standard indemnity provisions as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to the Agreement, provided that these amendments do not substantially change the term of the facility use agreement and do not add funds to the agreement, and with approval from the Office of the County Counsel.
SUMMARY:
County of Monterey Public Health Bureau’s Nursing Healthy Families is a home visiting program that serves women in the perinatal period, infants, children, and adolescents. The program seeks to provide education related to the perinatal period, infant and child health development, supporting access to health and social services to reduce the morbidity and mortality of families in the County.
Nursing Healthy Families activities include hosting events for families enrolled in the program to support infant social-emotional development, caregiver and baby positive attachment, and other health related themes that impact the perinatal community such as cardiac health and maternal mental health.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed no-cost facility use agreement with Harden Foundation would provide a space to host events for families to promote social-emotional development, caregiver and baby positive attachment, and connection with other families. The Harden Foundation facility is centrally located and has an outdoor garden. Furthermore, Harden Foundation’s mission to support organizations committed to improving the well-being of young people, strengthening families, and enhancing community services aligns with the Nursing Healthy Families Program. The Nursing Healthy Families program plans to periodically rotate events through different areas of Monterey County.
FINANCING:
There is no exchange of funds with this agreement. There are sufficient appropriations in the Health Department’s (001-4000-8124-HEA003) FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
The Nursing Healthy Families Program activities, including the proposed events at the Harden Foundation facility, align with the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Goals of Well-Being and Quality of Life by promoting social-emotional development, positive attachment between caregiver and baby, encouraging a space for connection with peers, and fostering more resilient communities.
Mark a check next to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
_X_ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
_X_ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
Prepared by: Patricia Velarde, Management Analyst II, 796-1377
Approved by: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Agreement