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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with YWCA Monterey County for domestic violence intervention and prevention services in the amount of $130,000 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($13,000) 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 of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with YWCA Monterey County for domestic violence intervention and prevention services in the amount of $130,000 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($13,000) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Community Action Partnership (MCCAP) within the Department of Social Services (DSS) administers federal community service block grant (CSBG) funds allocated to the county by the California State Department of Community Services and Development (CSD). MCCAP directs CSBG and County Homeless and Domestic Violence funds to support a variety of services within Monterey County. Service priorities are identified through the bi-annual Community Action Plan process which includes community input. Contractors are selected through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
This agreement will provide domestic violence intervention and prevention services for low-income individuals and families including violence prevention education programs for youth and group therapy services for victims of domestic violence. The goal of the th...
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