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ARF- 2052

Consent Agenda Item 4. B.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	09/03/2013
Submitted For:	Malissa Buzan
Submitted By:	Cecilia Bejarano, Executive Administrative Assistant, Community Services Division
Department:	Community Services	Division:	GEST Division

Information

Request/Subject

Unilateral Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. DE126007-015 Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Background Information

Gila Employment and Special Training (GEST) coordinates with county, state and federal governments in a joint effort to better serve the citizens of Gila County. The Demonstration Project began in 1975 and was founded on the principle of "acceptance." Establishing community acceptance of the individuals with disabilities is and always will be our priority. In 1996, the program name was changed to Gila Employment and Special Training, but our goal remains the same as we provide daily living skills and employment supports to all GEST clients.

The initial contract between Gila County and the Arizona Department of Economic Security to provide these services was approved by the Board of Supervisors and executed onSeptember 20, 2011. Amendment No. 2 to said contract was approved by the Board and Supervisors and executed on July 16, 2013.

Evaluation

When Unilateral Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. DE126007-015 was issued, it was believed that it did not need to be presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval as there wasn't a requirement for the Chairman to sign the Contract and becuase this amendment was more administrative in nature. Amendment No. 1 allows for the replacement of Section 5-Background Checks for Employment through the Central Registry, which is part of the Special Terms and Conditions section of the contract. The language was revised due to changes in the law.

Conclusion

By the Board of Supervisors approving this amendment, Gila County GEST Program will be in compliance with said contract.

Recommendation

The Community Services Division Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this amendment.

Suggested Motion

Approval of Unilateral Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. DE126007-015 between the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and the Gila County Division of Community Services, Gila Employment and Special Training, whereby Section 5-DES Special Terms and Conditions was replaced with Section 5-Background Checks for Employment through the Central Registry, effective on the date of last signature through June 30, 2016.

Attachments
Unilateral Amendment No. 1 Contract No. DE126007-015
Amendment No. 2 Contract DE126007-015
Original Contract DE126007-015
Legal Explanation