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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with The Salvation Army for the provision of Disaster Case Management services, provided under Agreement 6250 because (B) “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 6250 with The Salvation Army, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $139,960.15, and for the term of one (1) year effective upon final execution with the option to renew for one year at the same rate should the need for DCM services still exist for Caldor Fire Survivors;
3) Authorize the HHSA Director, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement 6250, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
4) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached budget amendment to move $139,961 from the Caldor Fire Relief Designation into the HHSA Administration and Budget Services Department for Agreement 6250 (4/5 vote required).
FUNDING: General Fund-Caldor Fire Relief Designation.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Caldor Fire started on August 14, 2021 and quickly swept through El Dorado County and into neighboring counties, consuming nearly 222,000 acres, resulting in the evacuation of many parts of the County and destroying 1003 Structures and damaging another 81 structures before being fully contained on October 21, 2021. In response to the fire and to support community recovery efforts, the County requested for an Individual Assistance (IA) declaration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which was ultimately denied. With the denial, El Dorado County is unable to receive reimbursement for IA programs such as Individual and Household...
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