Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Crisis Intervention & Support
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute an agreement between the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc., and Broward County, subject to legal sufficiency review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, in an amount not to exceed $7,821, to fund translation services and specialized interviews for children who are alleged victims of maltreatment and their families, effective upon the date of full execution through June 30, 2027; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the agreement, subject to legal sufficiency review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, provided such amendments do not impose any financial obligations or material risks on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreement.
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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
Approval of the Motion allows for the use of grant funding to provide translation services and specialized interviews for children who are alleged victims of maltreatment and their families.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT DIVISION (“CISD”) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
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.” Funding from the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc...
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