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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment 4 to the agreement with United Way Monterey County for administration of the Housing for the Harvest Program to encourage isolation of agriculture and food workers exposed to COVID-19 by adding $224,423 for a total contract amount of $319,368 for the period of May 15, 2021 through April 30, 2022; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($31,936) of the total contract amount and 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 Amendment 4 to the agreement with United Way Monterey County for administration of the Housing for the Harvest Program to encourage isolation of agriculture and food workers exposed to COVID-19 by adding $224,423 for a total contract amount of $319,368 for the period of May 15, 2021 through April 30, 2022; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($31,936) of the total contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Housing for the Harvest (H4) is a state-wide program for individuals working in the food processing and agriculture industries. The program offers support for safe isolation in the home or at any designated site for those exposed to COVID-19 and may include an incentive of up to $1,000.
Intakes have surged for the program?and it is issuing incentives at an increased rate. There are an average of more than 20 guests each day, with a high of up to 30.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) offered a?County-by-County?request to extend the H4H program through April 30...
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