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Human Services Department recommending Resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign Amendment 3 to Contract 06B-5358 with the Department of Community Services and Development extending the term through December 31, 2008, for the provision of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services to eligible residents of El Dorado and Alpine Counties; and further authorizing the Director of Human Services to continue to administer Contract 06B-5358 as amended and execute subsequent documents relating to the contract, including amendments thereto, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, that do not affect the dollar amount or the term, and to sign required fiscal and programmatic reports.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 78-2008.
FUNDING: Federal Grant Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $0
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change.
The amount of federal funds payable by the State to El Dorado County under this Contract remains $1,018,753. The funding balance under this Contract was budgeted for FY 2007/08, and any unspent funds will be included in the FY 2008/09 County Budget Request.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Board initially executed Contract #06B-5358 on January 10, 2006 in the amount of $58,704 for provision of LIHEAP services during the term January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Amendments 1 and 2 increased the maximum funding level to $1,018,753 and extended the term to December 31, 2007. Amendment 3 to Contract #06B-5358 extends the contract term through December 31, 2008 to allow for full expenditure of the 2006 funding. LIHEAP services have historically been in great demand, and high energy costs render them even more critical to the many frail, vulnerable residents on fixed incomes. County Counsel ...
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