Title
Approve and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services/Emergency Operations Center (MOCO OES/EOC) and the United Way/211 for Emergency Management Mutual Aid related to Covid-19 support activities.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Emergency Services Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services/Emergency Operations Center (MOCO OES/EOC) and the United Way/211 for Emergency Management Mutual Aid related to Covid-19 support activities.
SUMMARY:
MOCO OES/EOC, as part of their emergency management responsibilities, requests mutual aid assistance from United Way/211 for additional support related to Covid-19 response. Specifically, regarding Covid-19 communication and messaging with the public.
DISCUSSION:
On March 6, 2020, the County of Monterey proclaimed the existence of a local Health emergency related to Covid-19 pandemic. United Way/211 have existing agreements in place to provide Emergency Management assistance regarding public communication and messaging, however, United Way/211 may not be able to fulfill the demand for services during the current emergency situation created by Covid-19 and may require them to employ additional staff to assist the County with the Emergency Management Mutual Aid response.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The United Way/211, County Counsel, and Risk Management have respectfully reviewed and approved this MOU as to legal form, fiscal provisions, and insurance requirements.
FINANCING:
The fiscal impact to the General Fund is a maximum of $20,000 per month while the emergency exists.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The strategic initiatives that this board action includes are:
X Economic Development
X Administration
X Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Approved by:
_______________________________ ________________________________________
Gerry Malais Nicholas E. Chiulos
Emergency Services Manager Assistant CAO
Date: __________________ Date:__________________
Attachment: Resolution; MOU with United Way 211