To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: July 11, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7763 |
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Department Contact: |
Stephen White |
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707-467-5868 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Retroactive Amendment to BOS Agreement No. 22-159 with Eversole Mortuary, Inc., in the Amount of $30,000 for a New Total of $90,000, to Provide for the Handling and Disposition of the Last Remains of Decedents of Mendocino County Who Have No Relatives or Other Person Legally Empowered to Authorize Cremation and Disposition, Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive amendment to BOS Agreement No. 22-159 with Eversole Mortuary, Inc., in the amount of $30,000, for a new total of $90,000 to provide for the handling and disposition of last remains of decedents of Mendocino County who have no relatives or other person legally empowered to authorize cremation and disposition, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
June 21, 2022, Item 3(ap), BOS approval of Agreement No. BOS-22-159.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County has experienced an increase in utilization of indigent cremation and burial services due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that was experienced locally, nationally, and globally, and by the increased numbers of deaths caused by the opiate epidemic in Mendocino County. In both fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, there were 67 cremation claims processed. For the period of June 2022 through April 2023, the County has processed 74 cremation claims through the Mendocino County Public Authority and General Assistance Services. As a result of multiple factors, the need for indigent cremation services has exceeded the original contract allocation, and additional funds are necessary to cover expenses through the remainder of FY 2022-2023.
The proposed Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-22-159, increases the total amount to $90,000 to continue to provide indigent cremation and disposition services. Once the proposed Amendment is executed, it will be effective for the full term of the Agreement, from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Due to the unanticipated increase in utilization of cremation and burial services resulting in a shortage of funds available, this Amendment was not anticipated, therefore is retroactive.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: GR5190 |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $90,000 |
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annual recurring cost: $60,000 |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: NA |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: July 11, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 22-159-A1 |
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