TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Dina Jose, Director of Corrections
REPORT BY: Anabel Silva, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Agreement with Salvation Army for Food Service to inmates housed at NCDC in the event of an emergency
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Corrections requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with the Salvation Army for the term July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, for a maximum of $50,000 per year for the provision of food service at the jail.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Today's action authorizes an agreement with the Salvation Army for the provision of meals for inmates housed within Department of Corrections facilities in the event county facilities and/or staff are rendered incapable of producing inmate meals due to emergencies such as public safety power outages, health-related pandemic staffing shortages, earthquake, and other natural disasters. The Salvation Army will provide meals at a cost of $4 each for a maximum of $50,000 per fiscal year.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Department of Corrections
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Discretionary Justification:
The Department of Corrections is required to provide meals to inmates housed within the Department of Corrections facilities. This is the most cost-effective way to continue to provide meal services to inmates in the event county facilities become unable to provide inmate meals in the case of an emergency.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
This agreement expires on June 30, 2024. Appropriations will be budgeted accordingly in future fiscal years.
Consequences if not approved:
If this item is not approved, staff will need to identify an alternate plan for providing meals to inmates at the Jail in the case of an emergency.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMP...
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