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a. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute an Agreement with Nossaman LLP for the provision of grant and funding advocacy services for a term effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $96,600; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to approve up to three (3) additional one (1) year extensions of the Agreement under the same scope of work and payment provisions for a total in aggregate not to exceed $386,400 subject to County Administrative Officer and County Counsel approval.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to execute an Agreement with Nossaman LLP for the provision of grant and funding advocacy services for a term effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $96,600; and
b. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer or designee to approve up to three (3) additional one (1) year extensions of the Agreement under the same scope of work and payment provisions for a total in aggregate not to exceed $386,400 subject to County Administrative Officer and County Counsel approval.
SUMMARY:
At the May 12, 2025, Legislative Committee meeting, the Committee recommended that the Board execute an Agreement with Nossaman LLP for the provision of grant and funding advocacy services. Nossaman LLP has provided grant services to the County since September 2014. The recommendation included a 15% increase to the current Agreement amount, and the ability to extend the Agreement for up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods under the same scope of work and payment provisions subject to budget approval.
DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey recognizes the need to pursue grant opportunities to fund projects and programs to serve our community. Many County departments routinely pursue grant funding from state and f...
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