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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or the Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Action Council of Monterey County, Inc. for the provision of community educational management and contracting for specialized services, in the amount of $350,000 for a term of July 01, 2023, through June 30, 2026; and
b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or the Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Action Council of Monterey County, Inc. for the provision of community educational management and contracting for specialized services, in the amount of $350,000 for a term of July 01, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Approve the recommendation of the Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in the Agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Action Council of Monterey County, Inc. (ACMC), created in 1994, is a non-profit Organization involved in creating public/private partnerships to address unmet needs within the community, and to provide planning and coordination of such services. In part, their goal is to create public/private partnerships to promote economic and social justice and to initiate community dialogue and action on critical issues. For many years, the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) has partnered with ACMC establishing a mutual and purposeful relationship focused on the provision of valuable services to our community.
This Agreement will ensure a continued and successful partnership with ACMC. The Health Department will continue to utilize ACMC’s expertise and resources to secure professionals that provide specialized services, coordinate summits/trainings in relation to a range of public health topics and other specialized services as requested by the Director of Health.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goals: 1. Empower the community to improve health; 2. Enhance community health and safety through prevention. It also supports one or more 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 Offices 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 2023-24 Requested Budget, and provision for it will be made in the Department’s Requested Budget for the years out.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Juanita Sanders, Management Analyst II, 755-5494
Approved by:
______________________________Date:_________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Agreement