To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with Olin Jones and the Department of Health and Human Services for the period of April 16, 2019 through April 15, 2020
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the agreement with Olin Jones for the period of April 16, 2019 through April 15, 2020 to serve as the tribal consultant for the stipulated judgment by the Attorney General for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in an amount not to exceed $180,481 per 1-year term, with a potential total term of 3 years with optional extensions; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to route the fully executed agreement to DHHS-Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund
DISCUSSION:
Child Welfare Services (CWS) was directed to retain the services of a tribal consultant to assist with meeting the stipulated judgment filed by the Attorney General on Feb. 14, 2018. Tribal feedback was collected, and the majority of the local tribes recommended Olin Jones to serve as the tribal consultant. The Attorney General has approved this choice.
On July 10, 2018 (Item C-15), your Board approved the agreement between DHHS and Olin Jones for the period of April 5, 2018 through April 15, 2019. DHHS recommends that your Board approve and authorize the Chair to execute this agreement to renew the contract with Olin Jones for the period of April 16, 2019 through April 15, 2020. Your Board’s approval will also authorize DHHS to exercise the option to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for two additional 1-year terms.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with the agreement with Olin Jones for the period of April 16, 2019 through April 15, 2020 for the maximum amount of $180,481.00 will reside in Fund 1160, Budget Unit 508. Funding for this agreement is a combination of federal, state and local dollars. There is no impact to the General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to approve the agreement, which would jeopardize meeting the requirements of the Attorney General stipulated judgment. This alternative is not recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement with Olin Jones for the Period of April 16, 2019 through April 15, 2020
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-15
Meeting of: 07/10/18
File No.: 18-843, 19-504