Department
Finance
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Presentation, review and approval of October 4, 2023, Budget Soundings. (PRESENTED/APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
BOC assessment and approval of budget soundings request is required by the County’s budget resolution approved by the BOC.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The October 4, 2023 Soundings request is submitted for your review and approval. Below is a brief summary of each request and related justification.
GENERAL FUND:
Strategic Priority Area: Health and Human Services
• Senior Services
Increase the FY2023 Budget for the Department of Senior Services - $1,200,000.
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The Senior Services Department request to increase the Common Courtesy contract # 21RFP000016A - CJC for a budget increase of $1,200,000; based on the BOC Agenda Item #23-0321. This vendor, through their partnership with local Transportation Network Companies providers, establishes dispatch/concierge services for senior residents aged 60 and above. This request is due to the BOC approved Enhancements for the Alternative Senior Transportation Program provided through Contract # 21RFP000016A - CJC.
The funding for the contract is in the Non-Agency Health Reserve and will be transferred to Senior Services.