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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Community Initiatives, a finance partner for the Transformative Climate Communities Grant, extending the agreement term by 18-months for a revised term of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026, with no increase to the contract maximum of $291,064.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute a Renewal and Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Community Initiatives, a finance partner for the Transformative Climate Communities Grant, extending the agreement term by 18-months for a revised term of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026, with no increase to the contract maximum of $291,064.
SUMMARY:
Staff recommends approval of a renewal and amendment to continue the County’s agreement with Community Initiatives, the fiscal and financing partner for the Transformative Climate Communities Grant Program. Community Initiatives supports Regeneración, the County’s primary community partner in Pajaro, in implementing grant-related activities.
The proposed Renewal and Amendment 1 extends the agreement term through December 31, 2026, with no change to the total contract amount of $291,063.97. This extension aligns the agreement term with the revised project timeline and ensures continuity of grant administration and community engagement efforts.
DISCUSSION:
On April 28, 2022, the State of California Strategic Growth Council released a Grant Application Guide under the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program. The TCC Program provides funding to local jurisdictions to support ambitious climate adaptation and resilience efforts through planning, research, capacity building, restoration, and sustainable infrastructure.
On June 21, 2022, the Board of Supervisors authorized staff to apply for the grant. The Board subsequently approved...
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