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C. 91

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	January 12, 2010

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2009-10 CSBG ARRA / Concord Community Economic Development Organization, Inc.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/12/2010

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
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	C. Youngblood, 313-1712
cc:	Cassandra Youngblood Caylin Patterson Sam Mendoza

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: January 12, 2010
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Concord Community Economic Development Organization, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for Community Services Block Grant American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Local Plan services for the term November 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% State funds


pass through of 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for Community Services Block Grant programs. (CFDA # 93.710)

FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)

No County match.

CCC: 38-932

BACKGROUND:

On June 23, 2009 the Board approved receipt of one-time funding from the California Department of Community Services and Development a $1,200,000 grant for various self-sufficiency programs in support of the Community Services Block Grant Recovery Act Local Plan for the term July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. The County is in receipt of funds to implement these programs.

The Department conducted a Request for Interest (RFI) to identify potential subcontractors in support of services noted in the CSBG ARRA Local Plan. Concord Community Economic Development Organization, Inc. was identified as the recipient; the proposed contract supports one of the goals stated in the Local Plan.

38-932

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau supports three of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes - Outcome 1: “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School,” Outcome 3: “Families that are Economically Self-sufficient,” and, Outcome 4: “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.