Title
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign an agreement with United Way of Monterey County for $128,000 to provide volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% 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, or his designee, to sign an agreement with United Way of Monterey County for $128,000 to provide volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The United Way Monterey County Volunteer Center develops and monitors volunteer community service opportunities for CalWORKs customers. Volunteer positions are designed to build on and expand the customer's existing skills with a goal of increasing their employability and earnings potential. Opportunities are available for customers in non-profit and public agencies throughout Monterey County. The goal of the program is to enhance and develop participants' employment skills, and for the participant to obtain 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 in SOCOO5 are included in the FY 2014-15 Proposed Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Marcie Castro, MA III, x3398
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director, x4434
Attachments: County of Monterey Agreement with United Way of Monterey County