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Adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Monterey County Children and Families Commission dba First 5 Monterey County for the administration and provision of home visiting services to California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) families with children 0-2 years of age, for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,750,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($175,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,925,000; and
c. Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $875,000 for the Social Services, Fund 001, Appropriations Unit SOC005 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget to provide funding for the First 5 Monterey County contract (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Monterey County Children and Families Commission dba First 5 Monterey County for the administration and provision of home visiting services to California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) families with children 0-2 years of age, for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,750,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($175,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,925,000; and
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