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Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-16216 with Action Council of Monterey County, Inc. for the provision of community educational management and contracting for specialized services, to increase the amount by $100,000 for a new total Agreement amount of $450,000 and extend the term an additional three years for a new term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2029.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A-16216 with Action Council of Monterey County, Inc. for the provision of community educational management and contracting for specialized services, to increase the amount by $100,000 for a new total Agreement amount of $450,000 and extend the term an additional three years for a new term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2029.
SUMMARY:
Approval of this Agreement will allow the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) to continue its partnership with The Action Council of Monterey County, Inc. (ACMC), a nonprofit organization that develops public/private partnerships to address community needs. Through this agreement, ACMC will assist MCHD by securing professionals to provide specialized services, coordinating summits and trainings on public health topics, and supporting other related services as requested by the Director of Health Services.
DISCUSSION:
ACMC, established in 1994, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating public/private partnerships that address unmet needs within the community and promote economic and social justice. ACMC works to facilitate community dialogue, planning, and coordinated action on critical issues impacting residents. For many years, the MCHD has maintained a collaborative partnership with ACMC to leverage their expertise, community relationships, and organizational capacity. This Amendment No. 1 allows MCHD to continue utilizing ACMC’s resources to coordinate professional services, public health summits, trainings, and other specialized activities that support public health initiatives and community engagement efforts throughout Monterey County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by 100% grant-funded programs. The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s Administration (HEA014-8438) FY 2026-27 Requested Budget, and provision for it will be made in the Department’s Requested Budget for the years out.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This recommendation supports Well-Being and Quality of Life, as the partnership with ACMC helps coordinate public health initiatives, trainings, and professional expertise that improve community health outcomes and promote equitable access to services. This collaboration advances the County’s commitment to strengthening community partnerships that support the health and well-being of Monterey County residents.
Mark a check next to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Juanita Sanders, Management Analyst II, 755-5494
Approved by: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Amendment No. 1
Board Order
Agreement