To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: July 7, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Venus Hoaglen |
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707-463-7764 |
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Department Contact: |
DeNeese Parker |
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707-463-7761 |
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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 Three-Year Agreement with Eversole Mortuary in the Total Amount of $180,000 ($60,000 Annually for FY 2026-27, FY 2027-28, and FY 2028-29) to Provide Cremation and Disposition Services for Decedents of Mendocino County Who Have No Legally Authorized Next of Kin or Other Person Empowered to Authorize Disposition, Effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Eversole Mortuary in the amount of $180,000 ($60,000 annually for FY 26/27, 27/28, and 28/29), to provide for the handling and disposition of last remains of decedents of Mendocino County who have no legally authorized next of kin or other person legally empowered to authorize cremation and disposition, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; authorize the Department of Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that does not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign the same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Ongoing Agreement with Social Services, last action (Fiscal Year 25/26 Agreement): May 20, 2025, item 3ah, Agreement No. BOS-25-054. Ongoing Agreement with Sheriff, last action (Fiscal Year 25/26): Agreement No. BOS-26-017, $40,000.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 007
26 in February 2026 for the provision of indigent cremation services. As a result of the competitive
Procurement: Eversole Mortuary was selected to provide indigent cremation services for the
Inland Region of Mendocino County.
A review of service utilization from July 2024 through June 2025 indicates that Mendocino County
processed 32 county-funded cremations through the Mendocino County Public Authority. Analysis of
utilization by geographic region shows that the Inland Region, which includes the City of Ukiah, accounts
for the highest volume of county-funded cremations; however, contracted services are required countywide
to ensure timely and appropriate disposition of remains.
Indigent cremation services are mandated pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code provisions
governing the disposition of remains for decedents who have no legally authorized next of kin or whose
families meet eligibility requirements. The proposed Agreement with Chapel by the Sea will ensure the
continued provision of these required services for the Coastal Region for the period of July 1, 2026, through
June 30, 2029.
Board approval is required because the value of this Agreement, when aggregated with a separate
agreement administered by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office for similar services, exceeds the
County's threshold for administrative approval and therefore requires approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This is a retroactive agreement due to new process requirements for vendor agreements.
Social Services was informed recently that the Sheriff’s office already has a contract with the
same vendor in place and therefore we are required to submit our agreement to the Board for approval.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
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: GR 5190 |
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current f/y cost: $180,000 ($60,000 per FY 26/27, 27/28, and 28/29) |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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