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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two and a half-year term Facility User Agreement January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 with Action Council of Monterey County to use office space on County leased-premises located at King City, California to provide early childhood development programs and services for children ages 0 to 5 and their families in Monterey County at no cost; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments 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 Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two and a half-year term Facility User Agreement January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 with Action Council of Monterey County to use office space on County leased-premises located at King City, California to provide early childhood development programs and services for children ages 0 to 5 and their families in Monterey County at no cost; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Action Council provides a free home-visitation program that provides support and guidance to expecting parents and parents with children ages 0 to 5. In addition, the Action Council provides connections to community resources and screenings to assess the child’s overall developmental as well as health, hearing and vision. South Monterey County is in need of early childhood development programs and services to individuals who may not have access to care because of their socioeconomic status. South Monterey County has suitable clinic space and equipment for provision of these services and is able to allow Action Council to utilize such facilities for the benefit of the local community.
The term of this Agreement is retroactive to January 1, 2016, to accommodate the Action Council’s program with an in-door facility during the rainy season since the program was operating outdoors.
This Agreement contains the County’s standard 30-day “no cause” provision a “good cause” provision effective immediately (Section 4.03).
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 strategic plan initiative: 1) Empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities. It also supports two of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 3) Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues, and 4) Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Management have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, fiscal provisions, and insurance requirements. A copy of this Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
There are no fiscal provisions included in this Agreement.
Prepared by: Gloria Rodriguez, Management Analyst II, 8986
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Interim Director of Health, 4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board.