Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Elderly & Veterans Services
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Contract No. JC025-15-2026 between Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., and Broward County, increasing the contract amount by $333,333 (which includes a County match of $33,333) for a new total of $8,776,493, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to increase the level of home- and community-based services for eligible seniors; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Contract, subject to legal sufficiency review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, provided such amendments do not impose any additional financial obligations on the County beyond any additional match requirement; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Contract as amended.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Commission") approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
What Action Accomplishes
This Motion provides increased funding for home and community-based services to eligible seniors.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE ACTION.
This action supports the Commission's value of "building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives" and the goal of "delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person collaboratively and compassionately." By acquiring these state funds and partnering with the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. ("Council"), the Elderly and Veterans Services Division ("EVSD") can increase the level of home- and ...
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