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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero-cost Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority for the County of Monterey to cooperatively serve meals to eligible seniors effective January 5, 2021 through June 30, 2026: and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Memorandum of Understanding where the amendments do not encompass payments 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 of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero-cost Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority for the County of Monterey to cooperatively serve meals to eligible seniors effective January 5, 2021 through June 30, 2026: and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this Memorandum of Understanding where the amendments do not encompass payments and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Department of Social Services Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has provided meals at low income senior apartments owned and managed by the Housing Authority for the County of Monterey (HACM) for many years. These vital services provide nutritious meals for older adults in apartment community rooms that provide easy access to residents and those that live in the nearby community. Meals are delivered to locations through AAA contractors, and, as a result, no payments are required to HACM.
Prior agreements were informal in nature and this written agreement provides a clear outline of the responsibilities for each agency. Although the meal service has been historically provided in a group setting, alternative delivery of meals has been done recently when possible due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Appropriate protocols are followed by food contractors in all approaches ...
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