To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging Regarding the Provision of Administrative Services Related to the Development, Implementation and Administration of an Area Plan Pertaining to Support Services Provided to Older Adults Residing in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging regarding the provision of administrative services related to the development, implementation and administration of an area plan pertaining to support services provided to older adults residing in Humboldt County in an amount not to exceed $84,106 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office;
3. Find that paying Area 1 Agency on Aging in advance for the provision of the administrative services required pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached professional services agreement will serve a public purpose by ensuring continuity of support services provided to older adults residing in Humboldt County; and
4. Authorize issuance of an advance payment in the amount of $84,106 to Area 1 Agency on Aging for the provision of services required pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached professional services agreement for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund
DISCUSSION:
Approval of the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging will allow for the continued development, implementation and administration of an area plan pertaining to support services provided to older adults residing in Humboldt County in accordance with the Older Americans Act. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the attached professional services agreement, Area 1 Agency on Aging will provide contract monitoring for congregate and home-delivered meal and legal assistance programs, collect data from relevant service providers and report to the California Department of Aging and monitor, evaluate and comment on policies, programs and community actions that will affect the older citizens of Humboldt County.
Accordingly, the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging regarding the provision of administrative services related to the development, implementation and administration of an area plan pertaining to support services provided to older adults residing in Humboldt County. It is also recommended that the Board authorize the DHHS Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the development, implementation or administration of the above-referenced area plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging has a maximum amount payable of $84,106 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Expenditure appropriations related to the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging have been included in the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for DHHS- Social Services budget unit 1160-511. As a result, approval of the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by protecting vulnerable populations creating opportunities for improved safety and health and providing community-appropriate levels of services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to approve the attached professional services agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging regarding the provision of administrative services related to the development, implementation and administration of an area plan pertaining to support services provided to older adults residing in Humboldt County. However, this alternative is not recommended as it would severely affect DHHS’ ability to provide efficient and effective support services to the older adults of Humboldt County.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement with Area 1 Agency on Aging for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.:C-13; C-9; C-7; C-11; C-8; C14; C-9 C-16; D-14;
Meeting of: 04/22/14; 11/04/14; 05/12/15; 05/31/16; 03/06/18; 06/26/18; 06/18/19; 8/18/20, 8/10/21
File No.: 16-0193; 14-1055; 15-510; 16-3613; 18-133; 18-768; 19-823; 20-938; 21-1044