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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley for $282,675 to provide home-delivered meals to seniors in Salinas, North and South Monterey County regions retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; 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% ($28,267) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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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 Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley for $282,675 to provide home-delivered meals to seniors in Salinas, North and South Monterey County regions retroactive to July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; 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% ($28,267) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley improves the health and well-being of seniors who cannot shop or cook for themselves by delivering nutritious meals to their homes. This helps seniors to age in place and be as independent as possible. It is anticipated that 40,000 meals will be served in the Salinas area and 20,000 meals will be served in the North County and South County regions combined.
This Agreement is in alignment with the Older Americans Act (OAA) and the goals of the Monterey County Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The OAA, originally enacted in 1965, supports a range of home and community-based services such as nutrition programs, legal services, elder abuse prevention and caregiver support.
This Agreement was delayed in being brought forward for Board consideration prior to the term start date due to the contractor’s delay in returning the agreement to the County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided by the Older Americans Act (OAA). Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC010 are included in the FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund contributions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working towards the goals of improving health and quality of life outcomes by providing nutrition services to seniors in Monterey County.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Kathleen Murray-Phillips, MA III x3350
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services, x4430
Attachments: Meals on Wheels SV 2017-18 Agreement
Proposed contract is filed with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report