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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with the Alliance on Aging for Outreach and Ombudsman Services for seniors for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in the amount of $517,963; 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% ($51,796) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work not to exceed the term maximum of $569,759.
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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 the Alliance on Aging for Outreach and Ombudsman Services for seniors for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in the amount of $517,963; 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% ($51,796) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work not to exceed the term maximum of $569,759.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This Agreement will provide the following services:
- Bilingual-bicultural outreach to inform and enroll seniors into available services.
- Ombudsman services designed to protect the elderly in Skilled Nursing Facilities and licensed residential care facilities, by investigating complaints, facilitating resolutions, monitoring facilities, and providing training to program volunteers.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreements as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller's Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided by the Older Americans Ac...
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