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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10162001 - C.68 TO;, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM- Tony Colon, Director - Community Services Department ..... 0. ''r� `s Costa G... DATE: October 16, 2001 s;a- °'��` County SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Specific Request(S) or Recommendation (S) & Background and Justification I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director or designee to execute Interagency Agreement #39-811-16 with the Contra Costa Community College District in the amount of $891,751 for expanded state preschool program services for the period from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No County funding is required. The Contra Costa Community College District receives its funding for this service from the California Department of Education. III . CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Community Services Department Child Development Program supports two of Contra Costa County's community outcomes: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School" and "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County. Iv. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: The Contra Costa County Community Services Department is the largest childcare provider in the County. Funding for the Child Development Division's programs are provided through a combination of direct funding from the California Department of Education and pass-through funding agreements with other agencies in Contra Costa County. Since 1994, the Community Services Department has contracted with the Contra Costa Community College District to administer and operate the District's State Preschool program. This "expanded state preschool program" provides both part day and full day preschool services as well as wholesome, nutritious meals to over 250 low-income children across Contra Costa County. Expanded state preschool services are provided by the Community Services Department and community-based organizations that contract as delegate agencies. Approval of these contracts will allow the County to continue providing quality preschool services to over 250 low-income children in Contra Costa County. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: i / ------- RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON Gte) 6 -L001 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED CONTACT: Tony Colon,646-5910 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: CAO ;�CSb°. orig.sig.Sealed copies) BY D DEPUTY