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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with San Benito County, Health & Human Services Agency for the use of Monterey County's Cherish Center for the period December 1, 2015 through December 1, 2018; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this agreement that 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 San Benito County, Health & Human Services Agency for the use of Monterey County's Cherish Center for the period December 1, 2015 through December 1, 2018; and
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this agreement that do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Department of Social Services currently operates the CHERISH Center, a 23-hour receiving center for youth at risk of abuse and/or neglect. This center provides services to reduce the trauma inflicted upon youth who have been removed from their home and provides support through the initial crisis. Currently, operation of the center is contracted through Aspiranet, a non-profit family services agency. Through this agreement, the department will allow San Benito County use of the Cherish Center facility.
This agreement is late due to unanticipated delays in the signature process.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Risk Management and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
San Benito County will be responsible for costs related to their use of the Cherish Center on an hour-by-hour basis. There is no impact to the County General Fund contributions.
Prepared by: Daniel Bach, MA III, x3525
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