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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or his designee to sign Agreement #13-20348 with the California Department of Public Health in the amount of $321,208, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015, to develop, implement and evaluate small-scale, low-cost educational interventions to promote safety with underserved schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve three future amendments up to ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services or result in an increase to general fund contribution.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or his designee to sign Agreement #13-20348 with the California Department of Public Health in the amount of $321,208, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015, to develop, implement and evaluate small-scale, low-cost educational interventions to promote safety with underserved schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve three future amendments up to ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services or result in an increase to general fund contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This is a subvention contract pursuant to Welfare and Institution Code Section 18285 to address child health and safety concerns via local assistance funds. The Monterey County Health Department's Injury Prevention Program (MCHD) will develop, implement, and evaluate small-scale, low-cost educational interventions with underserved schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. These interventions will build community and local agency support for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs. With recent cuts to federal SRTS funding, implementation of low-cost and effective educational p...
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