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a. Approve and Authorize the Library Director or his/ her designee to execute a three (3)-year Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the term of June 13, 2023 to June 12, 2026 with Heart Chan Monterey Center ("Heart Chan") to partner with Monterey County on Behalf of the Monterey County Free Libraries, and
b. Authorize the Library Director or his/ her designee to execute up to three (3) future annual amendments to the agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work;
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RECOMMENDATION/SUMMARY:
a. Approve and Authorize the Library Director or his/ her designee to execute a three (3)-year Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for the term of June 13, 2023 to June 12, 2026 with Heart Chan Monterey Center ("Heart Chan") to partner with Monterey County on Behalf of the Monterey County Free Libraries, and
b. Authorize the Library Director or his/ her designee to execute up to three (3) future annual amendments to the agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work;
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) offer a wide variety of services, inviting community agencies to offer workshops and programs free to the public. This expands the options and offerings in library facilities, enabling community agencies to expand services and allow all community members to try new things free of charge.
Heart Chan Monterey has offered meditation and mindfulness workshops in library facilities. These have proven to be of interest and well attended. This MOU is intended to formalize the ongoing partnership, detail obligations and responsibilities for both agencies, and ensure appropriate liability coverage for these offerings.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the MOU as to legal form. A copy of the MOU will be placed on file with Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
The MOU contains no financial provisions between the two agencies, and will not impact the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STR...
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