HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03132007 - C.63 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS s L � ,. Contra
FROM: JOSEPH VALENTINE, DIRECTOR o; n, ;, Costa
EMPLOYMENT & HUMAN SERVICESi �ti�4o
DEPARTMENT °Sr-------- County
DATE: MARCH 13, 2007
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR EARLY HEAD
START, HEAD START AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT
FAIRGROUNDS CENTER IN ANTIOCH
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to
execute a contract with First Baptist Church of Pittsburg in an amount not to exceed $575,000
for early childhood education and childcare services at the Fairgrounds Center in Antioch for the
period April 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007. (Budgeted, 100% State/Federal funds)
(District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is to provide childcare services with funds originating from federal and state
agencies. The contract amounts will be reflected in the FY 2007-08 budget and will be
appropriated in the FY 2006-07 budget.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X_YES SIGNATURE: P/tih -
,-'RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): r
ACTION OF BOR ON_34 )31 d�j APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED _OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
S� I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
\ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I
ATTESTED
JOHN CULLEN,CLERK F THE BOIARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Person: Cassandra Youngblood,646-5976
CC: CAO
EHSD/Comm Srvcs (3 original,signed,sealed copies)
BY: DEPUTY
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Fairgrounds operation contract/First Baptist March 13, 2007
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment& Human Services Department's Head
Start 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 services to low-income children throughout Contra
Costa County.
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2007, the Board of Supervisors will consider and potentially approve a
contract cancellation with the Antioch Partnership for Quality Childcare, Inc. (dba
Kids' Club) for the Fairgrounds childcare center operation. The agency invoked the
30-day contract cancellation clause. In order to provide continuous childcare
services to families enrolled at this center, the department seeks to execute an
emergency six-month contract with First Baptist Church of Pittsburg. During this time
the department will conduct a request for proposal (RFP) process wherein a new
operator will be selected.
This proposed contract between the county and First Baptist Church of Pittsburg will
allow for a continuation of childcare services without interruption, fulfilling a vital need
for program-eligible families. This contract satisfies the Stipulation, Waiver and Order
between the State of California Department of Social Services Community Care
Licensing Division and the County requiring the transfer of operation of the childcare
and infant center at Fairgrounds to a new licensee.