TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Amanda Gibbs, Chief Probation Officer
REPORT BY: Ferlyn Buenafe, Probation Administration Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Davin’s Interpreting Service Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270017B with Davin’s Interpreting Service Inc. for a contract maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year and term through June 30, 2029 to provide American Sign Language interpreting and translation services to hearing impaired clients of the Probation Department. (Fiscal Impact; $10,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
The Department works with clients that are deaf or hearing impaired. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Title II - Public Entities, the Department provides access to all programs and services offered. The ADA requires the use of “qualified interpreters.” The implementing regulations define a qualified interpreter as one “who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially both receptively and expressively, using necessary specialized vocabulary.” Davin’s Interpreting Service employs Certified American Sign Language interpreters. The vendor provides on-site language interpreting, is responsible for maintaining current certifications of all interpreters and shall be available for court testimony regarding translation services, if requested.
The contractor is a local vendor and is currently providing services to clients of the Health and Human Services Agency.
Requested Action:
Approve and authorize Agreement No. 270017B with Davin’s Interpreting Service Inc. for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with two automatic renewals, not to exceed $10,000 each fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Probation, 1420000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This Agreement terminates on June 30, 2029 and contains a provision for an automatic annual renewal for two (2) additional subsequent fiscal years. Future appropriations will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If this agreement is not approved, the Probation Department is unable to communicate effectively with its clients that are deaf or hearing impaired and would be in violation of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). |
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Additional Information: |
Strategic Initiative: Build Health, Connected Communities |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 14378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.