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a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, Director of Free Libraries, and Director of Social Services to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Loaves, Fishes and Computers for the implementation and promotion of digital literacy training, digital navigator services, and broadband adoption outreach activities throughout Monterey County; and
b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, Director of Free Libraries, and Director of Social Services to sign up to three renewals extending the term with minor administrative amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding that do not substantially alter the intent or financial obligations.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, Director of Free Libraries, and Director of Social Services to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Loaves, Fishes and Computers for the implementation and promotion of digital literacy training, digital navigator services, and broadband adoption outreach activities throughout Monterey County; and
b. Authorize the Chief Information Officer, Director of Free Libraries, and Director of Social Services to sign up to three renewals extending the term with minor administrative amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding that do not substantially alter the intent or financial obligations.
SUMMARY:
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a collaborative partnership between Loaves, Fishes, and Computers (LFC) and Monterey County Departments; Information Technology Department (ITD), Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL), and Department of Social Services (DSS), to support digital inclusion efforts for Monterey County residents.
DISCUSSION:
The intent of the partnership between ITD, MCFL, DSS, and LFC is to expand community access to digital literacy training, promote awareness of reduced-cost internet services available to eligible households, and provide digital navigator as...
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