File #: 23-1543    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 11/13/2023 In control: DHHS: Social Services
On agenda: 12/5/2023 Final action: 12/5/2023
Title: Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Social Services Regarding the Provision of Mass Care and Shelter Supplies
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Social Services Regarding the Provision of Mass Care and Shelter Supplies
To: Board of Supervisors

From: DHHS: Social Services

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Social Services Regarding the Provision of Mass Care and Shelter Supplies
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Social Services regarding the provision of mass care and shelter supplies;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached memorandum of understanding with the California Department of Social Services, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one (1) fully executed, certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160)

DISCUSSION:
The State of California acknowledges the great potential for the occurrence of a natural disaster or catastrophic event capable of producing mass care and shelter needs. As a result, the California Department of Social Services is offering mass care and shelter supplies for counties to prepare and have available, sufficient supplies to meet estimated local needs.

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached memorandum of understanding, the California Department of Social Services will provide the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Social Services ("DHHS - Social Services"), without monetary obligation, a six (6) foot by twelve (12) foot tandem axle cargo trailer eq...

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