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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Legal Services for Seniors for $152,646 to provide legal support services to Monterey County seniors for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($15,264) of the 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 or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Legal Services for Seniors for $152,646 to provide legal support services to Monterey County seniors for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($15,264) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides the following legal and public education services to seniors, their caregivers, and to professionals working with seniors in Monterey County:
- Legal assistance and community education for seniors 60 years of age or older, including legal advice, counseling and/or representation by an attorney or other person acting under the supervision of an attorney;
- Legal resources when assisting a caregiver of any age providing care and support for a senior age 60 or over, involving one-to-one guidance provided by an attorney, or person under the supervision of an attorney, in the use of legal resources and services when assisting a caregiver with caregiving-related legal issues; and
- Public education and training of professionals to develop, strengthen, and carry out progra...
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