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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with United Way Monterey County for $116,743 to provide community service/volunteer placement and job coordination services to CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work, CalFresh Employment and Training, and General Assistance customers for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($11,674) 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 to sign an agreement with United Way Monterey County for $116,743 to provide community service/volunteer placement and job coordination services to CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work, CalFresh Employment and Training, and General Assistance customers for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($11,674) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The United Way Monterey County (UWMC) Volunteer Center develops and monitors volunteer community service opportunities throughout Monterey County for CalWORKs Welfare To Work (WTW) customers who need additional employment experiences to successfully compete for unsubsidized employment in the public and private sectors. UWMC also provides job coordination services to CalWORKs WTW, CalFresh Employment Training, and General Assistance customers to enhance and develop participants’ employment skills to support readiness for unsubsidized employment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded by the CalWORKs Single Allocation. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the FY 2022-23 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Economic Development and Health & Human Services Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing training and job skills CalWORKs Welfare to Work, CalFresh Employment Training, and General Assistance customers. The skills and experience gained will lead to broader employment opportunities which can result in improved overall quality of life and local economic development
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
X Economic Development
__Administration
X Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Judy Perez, MA II, x3530
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachment: Agreement
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk to the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.