TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: October 26, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: n/a
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with North Coast Opportunities for Covid-19 Direct Assistance and Food Boxes Distribution Services in the Amount $587,560 Term Starting September 15, 2021 to June 15, 2022
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive agreement with North Coast Opportunities for Covid-19 Direct Assistance and Food Boxes Distribution Services in the amount $587,560 term starting September 15, 2021 to June 15, 2022; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to sign any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board approved an agreement of $250,000 for Covid-19 emergency food distribution at the August 18, 2020 meeting, an agreement of $500,000 for Covid-19 direct financial assistance services at the September 22, 2020 meeting, and an agreement of $150,000 for Covid-19 relief services at the August 18, 2020 meeting.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
North Coast Opportunities (NCO) will work in close coordination with the County and community partners to assist the County's effort to meet local needs through the American Rescue Plan Act, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and other available funding. NCO will provide direct financial assistance to and improve food security for families suffering economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This project will also provide financial support for small local farmers whose businesses have been challenged by the COVID-19 crisis.
NCO will:
?Provide community outreach and education about available resources.
?Provide case management services through NCO's People Helping People program.
?Distribute direct fi...
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