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a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute a Standard Agreement between Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc. and the County of Monterey to provide wheelchair-accessible golf carts for major events at WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca, for a total amount not to exceed $10,000, with a term retroactive to April 25, 2022, through December 31, 2022; and
b. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the Standard Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed $10,000 and do not significantly change the scope of work, subject to County Counsel approval.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute a Standard Agreement between Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc. and the County of Monterey to provide wheelchair-accessible golf carts for major events at WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca, for a total amount not to exceed $10,000, with a term retroactive to April 25, 2022, through December 31, 2022; and
b. Approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the Standard Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed $10,000 and do not significantly change the scope of work, subject to County Counsel approval.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The proposed retroactive agreement would authorize A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC (A&D), the County manager of Laguna Seca Recreation Area (LSRA), to utilize services provided by Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc. (MBV) for wheelchair-accessible golf carts for major events at WeatherTech® Raceway at Laguna Seca (WRLS). MBV is a local nonprofit that provides outdoor activities and events as “recreational diversion therapy” for disabled veterans. MBV also provides wheelchair- accessible golf cart transportation at local events to increase access to area venues. MBV is solely funded through private and corporate donations and grants, and through volunteer based fundraising efforts, such as the events held at WRLS.
MBV provides the wheelchair-accessible golf carts, as well as the drivers to operate them, to all major events at WRLS. The use of these golf carts makes outdoor recreational venues, such as LSRA and WRLS, wheelchair accessible with transportation in and around the venues and parking facilities.
Public Works, Facilities and Parks requests the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Monterey County Laguna Seca Representative to execute the proposed retroactive Standard Agreement (Attachment A) and up to three (3) future amendments to the Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed $10,000 and do not significantly change the scope of work.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel and Auditor-Controller’s Office reviewed and approved the proposed retroactive Agreement as to form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The cost of the contract services provided by MBV is not to exceed $10,000 for the initial term of the Agreement. There is sufficient funding in the Approved Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in LSRA Fund 453, Appropriation Unit PFP067, to cover the service fees per the terms of Agreement. Should additional services be needed requiring increased costs, the budget and available funding will be reviewed prior to authorizing the added costs.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The recommended action supports the Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives for Administration, Health & Human Services, Infrastructure, and Public Safety. Providing greater access through safe, inclusion-oriented services will attract additional customers to LSRA Events. The increased recreational opportunities will improve the quality of life for many County residents and visitors.
Economic Development
X Administration
X Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: John Snively, Management Analyst III (831) 759-6617
Reviewed by: Bryan Flores, Chief of Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachment:
Attachment A-Proposed Retroactive Standard Agreement-MBV
(Attachment is on file with the Clerk of the Board)