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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign Amendment #3 to Agreement #A-12531 with the Alliance on Aging for the provision of services to Monterey County seniors, adding $73,118, increasing the total contract amount to $400,921; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement, where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign Amendment #3 to Agreement #A-12531 with the Alliance on Aging for the provision of services to Monterey County seniors, adding $73,118, increasing the total contract amount to $400,921; and
b) Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement, where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSUION:
The amendment with the Alliance on Aging enables the Department of Social and Employment Services, Area Agency on Aging, to provide additional Federal funding for Ombudsman, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Program. The Ombudsman Program provides a voice for vulnerable Monterey County Seniors who are residing in residential care facilities and nursing homes within the County. The HICAP Program provides information, counseling, and assistance to consumers regarding Medicare benefits and supplemental insurance. MIPPA services include outreach to the most rural areas of the County and connects eligible seniors to Medicare. The additional funds provided through this amendment allow for improved services to Monterey County Seniors through these programs.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this amendment. County Counsel has approved the amendment as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided through the California Department of Aging. Sufficient appropriations and revenues are included in the Adopted FY 2013-14 Budget. Approval of this action has no impact to the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Kathleen Murray-Phillips, Management Analyst III, X3530
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services, X4434
Attachments:
Amendment #3 to Agreement #A-12531