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ARF- 2054

Consent Agenda Item 4. C.

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. 3 and Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. DE111093-001 with Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Background Information

Gila Employment and Special Training (GEST) coordinates with the 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.

Original Contract No. DE111093-001 was approved by the Board of Supervisors on September 7, 2010.
Amendment No. 1 was approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 15, 2011.
Amendment No. 2 was approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 15, 2011.

Evaluation

Unilateral Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. DE111093-001 will replace Section 20.0 in regards to Background Checks for Employment Through The Central Registry due to changes in the law and does not require a signature by the Chairman of the Board.

Amendment No. 4 will add Section 39.0 which pertains to Confidentiality.

Conclusion

By the Board of Supervisors approving these amendments, the Gila County GEST program will be in compliance with said contract.

Recommendation

The Community Services Division Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve Unilateral Amendment No. 3 and Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. DE111093-001.

Suggested Motion

Approval of Unilateral Amendment No. 3 and Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. DE111093-001 between the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) and the Gila County Division of Community Services, Gila Employment and Special Training Program, whereby Amendment No. 3 replaces Section 20.0-DES Special Terms and Conditions with Section 20.0-Background Checks for Employment through the Central Registry, and Amendment No. 4 amends Section 39.0-Confidentiality. Both amendments become effective on the date of last signature through September 30, 2015.

Attachments
Amendment No. 4 Contract No. DE111093-001
Amendment No. 3 Contract DE111093-001 DES
Amendment No. 2 DE111093-001 DES
Amendment No. 1 DE111093-001
Original Contract DE111093-001 DES
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