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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or designee to sign a Memorandum of Agreement ("Agreement") with the United States Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey ("PoM") for administrative and related services for the Sexual Assault Response Team, effective upon date of execution by County, for a five year term; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or designee to approve three future amendments up to ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or designee to sign a Memorandum of Agreement ("Agreement") with the United States Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey ("PoM") for administrative and related services for the Sexual Assault Response Team, effective upon date of execution by County, for a five year term; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or designee to approve three future amendments up to ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has been in operation in Monterey County since 1998. The Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) has operated the SART program since July 1, 2007. SART includes highly trained health professionals who perform forensic examination and treatment of individuals, both adults and children, who are suspected to have been the victims of sexual assault. These examiners are called upon to recover evidence based on these examinations and to provide testimony during court proceedings. Local law enforcement agencies contract with MCHD provide these services.
Currently, MCHD contracts with over 15 law enforcement agencies throughout Monterey County. MCHD is requesting the Board of Supervisors (BOS) to approve this Agreement with PoM in order to provide SART related services for the Army and Presidio of Monterey and to a...
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