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Approve a fourth contract amendment with Children's Network of Solano County for an increase of $100,000 to provide basic needs for a total contract amount of $607,347 for a term ending June 30, 2019; and Authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
First 5 Solano recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a fourth contract amendment with Children's Network of Solano County for an increase of $100,000 to provide basic needs for a total contract amount of $607,347 for a term ending June 30, 2019; and Authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
At the June 2018 budget hearings, the Board approved one-time bridge funding of $100,000 in General Fund for the Family Resource Centers (FRCs) to provide case management, basic needs, and financial education services for families with children 0-5 years old. At a subsequent Board meeting on September 11, 2018, the Board modified the distribution methodology to the FRCs and directed the funds to be used for basic needs assistance with an allowance of up to 10% of the funds to be utilized for FRC overhead if needed. In addition, the Board directed the funds to Children's Network for distribution to the FRCs through established procedures with the FRCs.
This item brings forward the contract amendment with The Children's Network to distribute the funds to the FRCs for basic needs in the revised amounts.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The allocation of $100,000 in General Fund for Family Resource Centers was discussed at the June 19, 2018 budget hearings and September 11, 2018 Board of Supervisors meeting. This item brings forward the contract amendment for final Board approval. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may cho...
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