To: Board of Supervisors
From: Health and Human Services Agency
Meeting Date: April 20, 2021
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Department Contact: |
Mary Alice Willeford |
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468-7067 |
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Department Contact: |
Dianne Laster |
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472-2654 |
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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 Agreement with Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral DBA Communique Interpreting in the Amount of $25,000 for the Provision of Sign Language Interpretation Services During Emergencies Such as the COVID-19 Pandemic, Effective January 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2021
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral DBA Communique Interpreting in the amount of $25,000 for the provision of sign language interpretation services during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021; authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Assistant Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
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Summary of Request:
The Health and Human Services Agency is federally and state mandated to provide access to language interpretation services for all clients. Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral DBA Communique Interpreting has been providing American Sign Language (ASL) services to Social Services, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, and Public Health clients. These services are very specific, for a limited population, and it is difficult to predetermine when extensive services may be needed. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for ASL services at press conferences and other emergency meetings. As a result, current contracts are not sufficient to cover costs, and a contract specific to emergency services is needed. Due to the emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic, additional emergency services were not anticipated, leading to this Agreement being processed retroactively.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 4010, PHEPI-862189, PH019 |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $25,000 |
if no, please describe: EXPENSE IS RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND WAS UNFORESEEN. |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: Services are related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be paid for by Public Health from 4010, PHEPI-862189, PH019. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Deputy 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, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: April 21, 2021 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 21-067 |
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Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No |
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