Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise Rogers, Chief, Health System
Cassius Lockett, PhD, Director, Public Health, Policy and Planning
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the agreement with the Regents of the University of California to Support UC Cooperative Extension Head, Heart, Health, Hand (4H) Youth Development, through the Healthy Living Ambassadors Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Regents of the University of California to support UC Cooperative Extension Head, Heart, Health, Hand (4H) Youth Development through the Healthy Living Ambassadors (HLA) program, extending the term through June 30, 2019, and increasing the amount by $61,800 to an amount not to exceed $121,800.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 17, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Measure A allocation plan for the FY 2015-17 budget, which included district-specific funds and grants, divided equally among the Board districts, for organizations that submitted Letters of Intent that were not funded or, in cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, other one-time projects for organizations that did not submit a Letter of Intent.
On April 28, 2015, Supervisorial District 3 requested $30,000 for FY 2015-16 and $30,000 for FY 2016-17 for a total of $60,000 for the UC Cooperative Extension 4H/HLA Program.
On July 1, 2015, the Public Health, Policy and Planning (PHPP) Director entered into an agreement with the Regents of the University of California for $60,000 to support UC Cooperative Extension 4H Youth Development through the HLA program.
DISCUSSION:
This innovative program trains teen HLAs in the basics of food cultivation, horticulture, nutrition, fitness, community leadership, child development, and instructional practices for teaching children healthy living skills while growing a school garden. While many school garden beds have been cultivated across San Mateo County, a shift in school resources and focus on classroom time at the local level have left many garden spaces without support. HLAs provide a youth-driven solution that not only emphasizes outdoor play and civic engagement, but also a meaningful effort to raise the standard of healthy living and connection to food sources in our communities.
UCCE’s strong academic research ability, programmatic infrastructure and sole source provider of this services makes them a unique resource across San Mateo County. For these reasons and due to the successful performances in the past two years, PHPP is proposing to extend the agreement for an additional two years to continue providing agricultural education services to the residents throughout San Mateo County.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provision allowing amendment of County’s fiscal obligation by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
The Contract Compliance Committee has approved a waiver request to amend the agreement for additional two more years.
Approval of this amendment contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Healthy Community by engaging with school sites across San Mateo County through the HLA program. It is anticipated that at least 350 children (ages 7-10) will be enrolled in the educational curricula.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2017-18 Estimated |
FY 2018-19 Projected |
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Number of children (ages 7-10) to be enrolled in the educational curricula |
350 children |
350 children |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the amended agreement is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019. The amount of the agreement is not to exceed $121,800. This amendment increases the contract amount by $61,800. This amount of $61,800 will be funded by Measure K. Similar arrangements will be made for future years.