To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation Regarding the Provision of Consultation and Support Services that are Designed to Assist with the Development and Implementation of an Institutional Process for Advancing Racial Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in an Amount Not to Exceed $173,985 for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation regarding the provision of consultation and support services that are designed to assist with the development and implementation of an institutional process for advancing racial equity within the DHHS in an amount not to exceed $173,985 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and
2. Authorize the DHHS Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administration Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed electronic copy of the attached professional services agreement with Humboldt Area Foundation to the DHHS– Contract Unit for further processing.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County DHHS has engaged in a variety of efforts to address racial and cultural inequities over the years. With the inception of the Racial Equity Steering Committee in 2020, and allocation of the Racial and Cultural Equi...
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