File #: 13-0668    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 5/30/2013 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/18/2013 Final action: 6/18/2013
Title: Acting as the Governing Body of the El Dorado County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority: Health and Human Services Agency, Community Services Division, recommending the Board consider the following: 1) Authorize the Chair to execute Agreement for Services 518-S1311 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for the term of three years from the date of execution by both parties for the provision of labor relations and negotiation services for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority on an “as requested” basis; and 2) Authorize the Interim Director of the Health and Human Services Agency to sign a letter terminating Agreement for Services 286-S1211 for same services with Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai, LLP with said termination of services to be effective June 25, 2013. FUNDING: 85% Federal/State In-Home Supportive Services Allocation with 15% required County General Fund Match.
Attachments: 1. A - CRS Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Agmt 518-S1311 6-18-13, 2. B - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Agmt 518-S1311 6-18-13, 3. C - Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai LLP 286-S1211 6-18-13.pdf, 4. Executed Agreement 518-S1311 6-18-13
Title
Acting as the Governing Body of the El Dorado County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority:
Health and Human Services Agency, Community Services Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Chair to execute Agreement for Services 518-S1311 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for the term of three years from the date of execution by both parties for the provision of labor relations and negotiation services for the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority on an “as requested” basis; and
2) Authorize the Interim Director of the Health and Human Services Agency to sign a letter terminating Agreement for Services 286-S1211 for same services with Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai, LLP with said termination of services to be effective June 25, 2013.

FUNDING: 85% Federal/State In-Home Supportive Services Allocation with 15% required County General Fund Match.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $100,000

Budgeted………………………… $100,000
New Funding…………………….
Savings…………………………
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $100,000

Change To Net County Cost…… $0

Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
No change. Funds are included in the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority’s FY 2013-14 Recommended Budget and will be included in future County Budget Requests.

Compensation for Services
Payments to contractor are made within forty-five (45) days following the County’s receipt and approval of itemized invoices identifying services rendered.

Termination
Agreement includes the County's standard Fiscal Considerations termination language as well as a provision for the County to terminate Agreement without cause in seven (7) calendar days upon written notice.

Background
Each County in California is required to operate an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program to provide personal care and domestic services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals in their own hom...

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