DATE: November 16, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Luchini, RN, PHN, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Ratify the Agreement and Approve Amendment with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Ratify Agreement No. D-21-125 with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, previously executed by the County Administrative Officer acting as the Emergency Services Director, to provide COVID-19 education and outreach services to vulnerable families and individuals in Fresno County, effective February 22, 2021 to December 30, 2021, total not to exceed $1,006,584; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute First Amendment to Agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services to include certain required Federal funding terms and conditions, with no change to the term of February 22, 2021 to December 30, 2021, or compensation maximum of $1,006,584.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions would ratify and amend the agreement with Centro La Familia Advocacy Services (CLFA), which provides services to the vulnerable population in Fresno County through necessary COVID-19 education and outreach services; assists in removing challenges and service barriers to help meet compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, CLFA will not be able to provide COVID-19 education and outreach services to the underserved population, which remain disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in the Fresno County. State funding requires partnerships with community-based organizations within the funding plan, thus partial State funding may also be jeopardized if your Board does not approve the recommended actions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. T...
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