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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of travel booking services provided by Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B), El Dorado County Charter, Section 210(b)(6), and/or Government Code Section 31000;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign revenue-generating Agreement for Services 8584 with Collette Travel Service, Inc. for the term of one year, from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with no maximum obligation established due to the compensation (commission) included in the Agreement being County generated revenue;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 8584, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the Net County Cost; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, Chief Assistant Director, or Assistant Director of Human Services to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 8584.
FUNDING: 100% Revenue to HHSA from commission paid by Collette Travel Service, Inc.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
HHSA Community Services Division Area Agency on Aging (AAA) administers the Senior Activities Program for local seniors over the age of 60. While the Senior Activities Program is not mandated, the program provides an array of services to complement mandated AAA programs, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, travel, volunteer opportunities and skill building classes. El Dorado County’s senior population is very active and enjoys participating in meaningful activities within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and recreational opportunities. The purpose of these activities is to reduce social isolation and to support El Dorado County’s sen...
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