To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: May 23, 2017
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Department Contact: |
Alan Flora |
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(707) 463-4441 |
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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 Agreement with Resource Development Associates for Grant Research and Grant Writing Services in the Amount of $100,000 for Fiscal Years 2016-18
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve agreement with Resource Development Associates for grant research and grant writing services in the amount of $100,000 for the fiscal year 2016-17 & 2017-18; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
In the Fiscal year 2016-17 Budget, the Board of Supervisors appropriated funds to hire a consultant to provide coordinated grant research and grant writing services.
Summary of Request:
The County conducted a Request for Proposals process and selected Resource Development Associates as the contracted grant research and writing firm. The consultant will review existing County programs and services; meet with the CEO and department heads to determine priorities; research the availability of federal, state, and private foundation grant programs; and upon approval of the CEO and/or Board of Supervisors, initiate and complete the preparation of the required funding applications.
A draft feasibility report on potential funding opportunities will be presented to the Board in the coming months for review and direction.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Decline to approve Agreement
Supplemental Information Available Online at: N/A
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Fiscal Impact:
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Source of Funding: 1940 (MISC.) 862189 |
Budgeted in Current F/Y: Yes |
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Current F/Y Cost: $10,000 |
Annual Recurring Cost: $100,000 |
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Alan D. Flora, Assistant CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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