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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03132012 - C.37RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Department of Community Services and Development for the Weatherization Program to update exhibits regarding record-keeping and reimbursement and to extend the term to June 30, 2009 through September 30, 2012 and with no change to the payment limit of $5,054,300. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% Federal funds passed through State California Department of Community Services and Development CFDA # 81.042 No County match. Pension costs: $916,976 State: 09C-1806 / Amend 9 County: 39-803-9 APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 03/13/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: C. Youngblood, 313-1712 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: March 13, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Sam Mendoza, Jagjit Bhambra C.37 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director Date:March 13, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:2009 - 2012 Weatherization Assistance Program revenue contract amendment #9 BACKGROUND: On April 7, 2009 the Board approved submission of the County Local Plan for Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 funds for energy program and weatherization services. The board order accepted funding for the plan via the California Department of Community Services and Development. An amendment was approved by the Board on January 19, 2010 wherein the term was extended to March 31, 2012. Amendment #3 was approved by the Board on April 13, 2010 to incorporate updated funding terms and conditions, payment and program provisions as outlined by the State, pursuant to ARRA regulations. Amendment #4, approved by the Board on October 26, 2010, incorporated updated U.S. Department of Labor Weatherization Wage Determination as provided by the State of California. Amendment #5, approved by the Board on January 25, 2011, increased the payment limit and incorporated new exhibits regarding funding terms and weatherization equipment and material reimbursement rates for this fiscal year. Amendment #6 was approved by the Board on May 10, 2011 to accept a new Exhibit B (Payment Provisions) to describe procedures for the County to obtain advance working capital for major purchases on behalf of the weatherization program. Amendment #7 accepted additional funds in the amount of $1,101,321. On January 10, 2012, the Board approved amendment #8 to accept an additional $500,000 in funds. This amendment #9 is to accept updated exhibits regarding record-keeping and reimbursement guidelines and to extend the term from an end date of March 31, 2012 to a new end term June 30, 2012. Approval of this agreement will allow the continued provision of weatherization services to program eligible households in Contra Costa County. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, revenue would be returned to California Department of Community Services and Development. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau energy program supports one Contra Costa County community outcome - Outcome 4: "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." This outcome is achieved by providing home energy program assistance to help keep households warm in winter and to increase household energy efficiency.