REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  April  24, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Health and Human Services-4.

SUBJECT:

Revenue Agreement Between the Opportunity Center and the US Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Reclamation

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Melissa Janulewicz, Branch Director, HHSA Regional Services, (530) 245-7638

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Melissa Janulewicz, Branch Director, HHSA Regional Services

RECOMMENDATION

Approve and authorize the: (1) Chairman to sign a renewal revenue agreement with the United States Department of Interior through the Bureau of Reclamation in an amount not to exceed $86,515.78 for the Opportunity Center to provide grounds maintenance services for a base year from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019, with four optional one-year renewals; and (2) Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director, or any HHSA Branch Director designated by the HHSA Director, to sign amendments, including retroactive, that do not result in a substantial or functional change to the original intent of the agreement and do not result in a change in compensation for a total not to exceed $438,476.23 through April 30, 2023, as long as they otherwise comply with the Administrative Policy 6-101, Shasta County Contracts Manual.

SUMMARY

The Opportunity Center (OC) provides a variety of rehabilitation services including supported employment opportunities for OC clients.  OC Revenue agreements, such as this with the Bureaur of Reclamation (BOR), allow for clients to receive job opportunities within the community.

DISCUSSION

The OC grounds crew provides work experience for four people with disabilities at the Shasta Dam. This grounds agreement provides work experience in maintaining the grounds at one of the top tourist destinations in Shasta County.  The crew receives training in maintenance and use of edging tools, blowers, weed eaters, aerators, push and riding mowers.  The crew also receives training in the proper care of shrubs, lawns and trees in addition to pest and weed control. The well-maintained lawns at Shasta Dam showcase the work accomplished by people with disabilities as many tourists and locals regularly praise the beautiful lawns.

This agreement for grounds maintenance will include a base year from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019.  It also allows for four additional optional years through April 30, 2023.  The total anticipated revenue over the five-year period is expected to be $438,476.23. The option years are contingent upon appropriation of federal funds; however, the OC expects to provide services through April 2023.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could choose not to approve the agreement and/or the designated signature authority for amendments, or may instruct the OC to negotiate additional terms.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.  Risk Management has reviewed and approved the agreement.  This recommendation has been reviewed by the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

There is no General Fund impact with the approval of this recommendation.