Board Of Supervisors — Tuesday, September 23, 2014

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Eric Seely Deputy County Administrative Officer, Special Projects DATE: September 11, 2014 SUBJECT: Notice of Completion for Lucerne Hotel Project EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Lucerne Hotel Elevator has been completed and all outstanding change orders have been processed. It is necessary at this time to file a Notice of Completion for the project. Submitted for consideration is a proposed Resolution which authorizes the Deputy County Administrative Officer to execute the Notice of Completion. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sara Shucart Administrative Assistant DATE: September 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution Ratifying Lakeport Fire Protection District's Conflict of Interest Code EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The above referenced Resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Lakeport Fire Protection District's Board of Directors on August 12, 2014, and was sent to your Board for approval. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Lakeport Fire Protection District's Resolution 1415-03, which ratifies their Conflict of Interest Code.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Jim Brown, Health Services Director DATE: August 27, 2014 SUBJECT: Agreement Between the County of Lake and Marta Fuller for Dental Health Education and Prevention Services for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Marta Fuller has been serving the children of Lake County for more than thirty four years in a Dental Disease Prevention Program. Three years ago funding for the State's Dental Disease Prevention Program was cut. She was able to maintain doing this work with half of the amount of funding provided by both the Lake County Office of Education and the Health Services Department. Through her work she has provided varnishes, oral health education, plaque control, dental screenings and dental sealants. Improving oral health care in our young children is a critical and significant need and has been a passion for her. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted:$15,000 Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Your approval is requested and recommended. Thank you.

MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Board of Supervisors FROM: Caroline Chavez, Director DATE: September 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Compactor Wheels for Solid Waste Division EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: One of the most important pieces of equipment at the Eastlake Landfill is the compactor which compacts the garbage that is brought for disposal. The importance of compaction cannot be underestimated. The rate of compaction drives the use of space and the use of space determines the lifespan of the landfill. The current Caterpillar 826G compactor was purchased in 2002 and was equipped with heavy metal wheels with teeth that were originally 8-10" long. Each tooth originally weighed 35 pounds. However, constant operation of the compactor over the last twelve years has ground these teeth down to about 4 1/2 - 5" reducing the overall weight and effectiveness of compaction. Compactor wheels normally have a life expectancy of no more than 10,000 hours and we currently have 19,000 hours on them. We estimate that we are achieving only 8-900 pounds per square foot of compaction with the current worn wheels. The teeth on the new wheels which staff is recommending for purchase will weigh about 85 pounds each and their combined weight will apply approximately 8000 pounds more than the current wheels weigh, giving us an estimated 1200-1500 pounds per square foot of compaction. This helps reduce the amount of space which is used and ultimately extends the life expectancy of the landfill. The teeth on the proposed wheels are also a different configuration that is more effective for packing garbage. MACPACTOR Inc. wheels were selected after considerable evaluation because their warranty is for 15,000 hours, longer than other manufacturer's. Additionally, they are the heaviest wheels on the market and made with the strongest materials on the market. Because of the strength and weight they are by far the most effective compactor wheels on the market. In fact Caterpillar is now using these wheels on all of their new equipment. Staff appreciates your Board's continued support of the Waste Management Division and its operations. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 262-1760. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _x_Budgeted ___Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $60,500.00 Amount Budgeted: 60,500.00 Additional Requested: 60,500.00 Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): The cost for the four new wheels is $48,200 and includes an additional $9600 for a cleat guard that protects the wheels from wire wrapping around them. Without this guard, the removal of the wire requires considerable daily man hours in order to prevent damage to the wheels. Finally, $2700 is included for shipping, which makes the total purchase cost of $60,500. Funding for this purchase was included in the 14/15 budget, but the total amount exceeds the purchasing authority of the Department Head and therefore requires your Board's authorization/approval. There will be an additional $4840 in sales tax that can be paid out of our equipment maintenance budget. Installation will also be paid out of the division's normal equipment maintenance budget. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A - None RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends your Board authorize the Public Services Director to sign the purchase order for four MACPACTOR Inc. compactor wheels for a total of $60,500 including shipping. The additional sales tax and cost of installation will be paid out of the Waste Management's equipment maintenance budget.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO:Board of Supervisors FROM: Mark Dellinger and Jan Coppinger DATE:September 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Funding Agreement with State Water Resources Control Board for Drought Emergency Response Funding Program funds for Mt. Hannah Water, CSA#22 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: See attached Memorandum to the Board FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $37,870.00 Amount Budgeted: $50,000.00 Additional Requested: N/A Annual Cost (if planned for future years): N/A FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): See attached Memorandum to the Board STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): N/A ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Mark Dellinger to sign the funding agreement, approve and submit requests for reimbursement of claims and certify when the project is complete.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors, Kelseyville County Waterworks District No 3 FROM: Mark Dellinger, Special Districts Administrator Jan Coppinger, Compliance Coordinator DATE: September 9, 2014 SUBJECT: Consent Agenda Request to award bid for one new backhoe EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The FY2014/2015 budget that was approved on September 3, 2014 included $105,481 for the purchase of a new backhoe. In developing the specifications for this equipment, staff consulted with the Department of Public Works. The existing backhoe that will be replaced is a 1985 Case 580. The backhoe is worn out and would require repairs that would cost more than the value of the equipment. The hour meter broke in 2001 at 3,000 hours. The hydraulic system is leaking and beginning to fail. Bids were solicited for a new 4WD backhoe loader with buckets and EPA Tier 4i Emissions Compliant. Three bids were received: All American Rentals, W. Sacramento, CA $103,510.00 Pape Machinery, Rohnert Park, CA $105,600.00 Peterson Tractor Co., Willits, CA $114,934.26 All American Rentals was the lowest bidder and the backhoe quoted by them meets all specifications required of the bidder. Staff recommends that your Board award the subject purchases to All American Rentals in the amount of $103,510.00. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $103,510.00 Amount Budgeted: $105,481.00 Additional Requested: none Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Appropriations for this purchase were included in the FY 2014/2015 approved budget. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that your Board award the subject purchases to All American Rentals in the amount of $103,510.00.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Richard Coel, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Notice of Assessment & Lien Hearing for Hector Cardenas and Aiko Katzumiayala; September 23, 2014, 9:30 AM Hearing Supervisorial District 3 Report Date: September 9, 2014 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate 2. Notice of Assessment 3. Proposed Notice of Lien 4. Contractor's Invoice 5. Task Sheet I. PROPERTY OUTLINE: Property Owner: Hector Cardenas & Aiko Katzumiayala Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1533, Nice, CA 95464 Location: 12514 Foothill Blvd, Clearlake Oaks APN: 035-141-36 Zoning: "PDC", Planned Development Commercial District Case #: 14-0044 II. ABATEMENT SUMMARY On March 13, 2014, a Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate was prepared and posted at 12514 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks, and mailed certified to the property owner of record due to a substandard, abandoned residence (old mobilehome with a partially constructed addition). An investigation was completed by staff on March 6th and it was determined that the site was in violation of the California Health & Safety Code, Section 17390, in addition to violations of the Lake County Zoning Ordinance. Several complaints had been filed by area residents and the mobilehome and addition were not secure from entry. Siding had been removed from the mobilehome and the roof was missing on the addition. The Notice of Nuisance and Order to Abate provided Mr. Cardenas and Ms. Katzumiayala with 30 days to obtain a building permit to either repair or demolish the substandard structure on the property. Despite being given more than 4 months to correct the nuisance conditions, the owners failed to take any action to secure or repair the structure. On August 8, 2014 the Community Development Department obtained bids from local contractors. On August 22, 2014 a contract was entered into between the County and Hiatt Construction, who was the lowest bidder. On September 7, 2014, abatement work by the contractor was completed, with debris removed and properly disposed of. ..Recommended Action III. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors confirm the assessment of $5,699.64 and direct staff to Record a Notice of Lien against the property. The cost to demolish the structure and site clean-up was $5000.00 with administrative costs amounting to $699.64. Sample Motion: I move that the assessment of $5,699.64 for nuisance abatement on property located at 12514 Foothill Blvd, Clearlake Oaks CA, also known as Assessor's Parcel Number 035-141-36, and owned by Hector Cardenas and Aiko Katzumiayala be confirmed and the Enforcement Official be directed to prepare and have recorded in the office of the Lake County Recorder, a Notice of Lien in the amount of $5,699.64 pursuant to Lake County Ordinance Code Chapter 13, Section 13-43.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors, LACOSAN FROM: Mark Dellinger DATE: September 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Biosolids Management at the Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant - Proposed Agreement with Absolute Aeration, LLC EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: BACKGROUND The aerated lagoon system has been performing well since it went into operation in 1998. The generation of sludge (now referred to as biosolids) has occurred at a slower rate than other treatment technologies allow. This was a primary reason to utilize this type of system. However, the volume of biosolids now in the lagoons is presenting regulatory challenges for BOD (biochemical oxygen demand)and TSS (total suspended solids). To manage the biosolids in the near term, we began issuing bids for removal in 2010. Using this technique, we have successfully removed biosolids from the Southeast Regional, Northwest Regional, and Kelseyville treatment plants six times. However, this comes at a significant cost to these budgets. To date, we have spent $568,659.60 at Northwest, $488,520.88 at Southeast, and $124,000 at Kelseyville. We fully expect these costs to increase due to rising fuel, biosolids application, and regulatory costs. And yet, the biosolids continue to accumulate in all these lagoons. We have been investigating a more sustainable and affordable approach to address the issue with the Blue Frog Technology offered by Absolute Aeration, LLC, a patented treatment technology. BLUE FROG TECHNOLOGY The conventional treatment being used is surface aeration with floating aerators (high energy-high rpm). These aerators only circulate air down to about 24 inches. The biosolids settle out and accumulate at the bottom of the lagoon. The Blue Frog System (BFS) uses lower rpm motors to circulate deep into the sludge layer. This promotes biological consumption at depth, thereby reducing the volume of sludge. Over time, the sludge layer will be reduced to an equilibrium level of about 18-24 inches. When initially presented with this concept, we were quite skeptical. We asked the company to make presentation to the two most knowledgeable engineering firms we work with on wastewater process engineering. They both indicate the biological treatment is sound and can be compatible with our existing aerated lagoon treatment systems. However, we all agreed that performance measurements through pilot testing is an appropriate method to confirm expectations. We also requested that Absolute Aeration provide a list of references where this technology has been successfully used in similar municipal wastewater applications. We discovered the firm initiated this process in applications having much higher waste concentrations such as hog farms, dairies and wineries. This provided us with greater level of confidence. Over the past year, this firm has implemented installations in several municipalities in Georgia, Texas, and Canada. These and other successful projects will be discussed at the Board meeting. PROPOSAL The Southeast Treatment Plant consists of two equally-sized lagoons, the north lagoon and the south lagoon. The pilot test would be conducted in the north lagoon where the sludge volume is greatest. The existing floating aerators would be removed and replaced by an array of 18 deep-circulating, floating units along with some minor ancillary equipment. Our utility area staff will make required modifications to the electrical connections and have the existing baffle curtains removed at the north lagoon. Prior to system start up, sludge layer levels will be recorded by the company in collaboration with our utility area staff to establish a baseline for measuring performance. Also, pre-start up BOD and TSS data will be recorded. After start up, these data will be recorded on a weekly and monthly basis, consistent with our regulatory reporting requirements. The installed pumping capacity of this system is approximately 38% less than in the existing system so we expect significant savings in electricity use. This will be measured during the pilot test. Absolute Aeration has represented that this system will reduce sludge volume by 20% after 8 months of operation, and 40% by 14 months of operation. The sludge layer is anticipated to reach its equilibrium level of 18 inches within 2 years. CONTRACT & PAYMENT FOR SERVICES Because this patented system is only manufactured by one company (Absolute Aeration, LLC), we negotiated the attached contract. It addresses all the items mentioned above. Payments would be as follows: 1. $150,000 deposit at contract execution 2. $100,000 after 8 months of operation and a 20% reduction in biosolids has been achieved. Payment can be requested earlier and approved if performance goal has been met. 3. $100,000 after 14 months of operation and a 20% reduction in biosolids has been achieved. Payment can be requested earlier and approved if performance goal has been met. The total cost of this system is $350,000 and far less than the biosolids removal operations we have paid for at the Southeast Treatment Plant ($568,659.60). Additionally, if this system does not meet the agreed to performance standards, Absolute Aeration will refund 70% of our contract price ($245,000). As a result, staff recommends approval. Funds are available in the FY 14/15 budget in BU 8354, account 23.79, Professional & Specialized Services, which can be transferred to 61.60, Structures & Improvements). FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $350,000 Amount Budgeted: $400,000 Additional Requested: n/a Annual Cost (if planned for future years): n/a FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): see attached memorandum STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): n/a ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board of Directors of LACOSAN take the following actions: 1) Approve the attached budget transfer form to transfer $400,000 from BU 8354, account23-79 to BU 8354, account 61-60 2) Find that Blue Frog Technology by Absolute Aeration, LLC is the sole source of supply, and pursuant Lake County Code Section 2-38.5, waive the requirement for competitive bidding 3) Award a contract to Absolute Aeration, LLC for the purchase, and supervision of the installation, operation and monitoring of a Blue Frog Technology System in the north lagoon at the Southeast Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, and authorize the Chair to sign.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sara Shucart, Administrative Assistant DATE: September 15, 2014 SUBJECT: 1:00 P.M. - Assessment Appeal Hearing EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Sitting as the Lake County Local Board of Equalization - Assessment Appeal Hearing - Marva Brandt - Application No(s). 43-2012, 6750 Wilson Rd., Kelseyville, CA (APN 007-014-090); 44-2012, 6504 Plunkett Lane, Kelseyville, CA (APN 007-012-060); 45-2012, 1810 Eastlake Dr., Kelseyville, CA (APN 044-164-100) FISCAL IMPACT: __ None __Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION:

..Title ..Body TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Matt Perry, County Administrative Officer DATE: September 18, 2014 SUBJECT: Consideration of Options to Address Shortfall in Library Fund Operating Budget, Including Being Assigned to Provide Visitor Information Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Background During the recent budget hearings, your Board directed the County Librarian to develop alternatives to cancelling reserves to address the shortfall of approximately $50,000 in the Library operating fund. County Librarian Christopher Veach has prepared a report (see attached) describing several cost saving alternatives for your Board's consideration. Also during budget hearings your Board expressed a desire to explore the possibility of having the Library provide visitor information services. We, along with Deputy County Administrative Officer Alan Flora and Senior Administrative Analyst Jill Ruzicka, recently met to discuss this possibility. When the closing of the Visitor Information Center (VIC) was discussed, staff identified the following primary services provided by the VIC: * Assisting visitors already in the County. * Answering calls to the toll free telephone number. * Responding to emails sent to the info@lakecounty .com. * Mailing the Destinations magazine and other information as requested. The first responsibility will continue to be provided by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at the Visitor Information Center at Vista Point and by kiosks and trained employees at businesses hosting the kiosks. The remaining services could easily be provided by the Library. Library staff is already trained in serving the public and providing information. Travelers and tourists already stop at the Library to access free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and information such as maps. Library staff has assisted many travelers by printing out directions, looking up information about community events, and providing other tourist information. Providing helpful, courteous service is a core value and skill of the entire staff at the Library. The Library is also well accustomed to providing information about Lake County. The Library has a special collection of materials about Lake County and is planning a lecture series about Lake County titled, "Know Lake County," to start next year. By allocating the work of providing Visitor's Information Services throughout the Library system, staff will be able to handle the increased requests for information without negatively impacting their normal duties. The services will specifically be provided as described below: 1. Answering the Toll Free Telephone Line Library staff would be available Tuesday through Saturday 8am to 5pm to answer the toll-free line. A hunt group could be set up on the CISCO IP Phones so that a total of 8 employees would be able to answer the phone. Library staff at Lakeport would be able to return messages. The hunt group ID on the phone would alert staff that the call is from the toll-free line so they could answer with the appropriate greeting. This is similar to how Library staff already respond to information requests. 2. Monitoring and Responding to Email Inquiries A shared folder would collect email from info@lakecounty.com. Staff would be assigned to answer this email on a rotating basis. This is similar to how Library staff replies to emails sent to the library@lakecountyca.gov email address. 3. Mailing Information Upon Request Library staff routinely mails packages from the library to other libraries as part of Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Staff will also be responsible for replying to written requests for information by mailing out the County Destinations magazine. Library staff will also keep statistics of telephone calls, emails, and information requests. FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Budget Impacts The Library's proposal is a cost effective way to provide these visitor services with the limited resources available. County money that had once been used to staff the VIC could be leveraged to augment the Library's budget and preserve service levels without depleting the Library's reserves and still provide visitor information services in those three areas discussed. The Library's postage budget would likely need to be increased. Should the Board wish consider other options to reduce the Library's budget services, staff will be prepared to discuss the options on the attached report. ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Library be assigned to provide the visitor information services discussed above. The Library could begin providing these services on October 7 to allow time for training and also provide some overlap of services prior to the closing of the VIC later in October. Staff also recommends that $53,000 of General Fund money be transferred to the Library's budget to avoid canceling Library Fund reserves and provide some increase the Library's postage budget. The specific budget adjustments can be incorporated into the mid-year budget adjustments later this winter.

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, Social Services Director DATE: September 3, 2014 SUBJECT: Penna Realty Property Management Lease Agreement requirement to name landlord and landlord's agent as additional insured EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Since 2009, our department has leased office space from Penna Realty Property Management (Penna) for Adult Services Division at 16170 Main Street in Lower Lake. The prior lease agreement contained a provision requiring that the County of Lake carry liability insurance in the amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and naming the landlord and landlord's agent as additional insured. When reviewing the lease, County Counsel advised that we request this provision be removed. Although we made such a request of Penna, they refused to delete the provision, citing that they have never removed it from any of their leases and will not consider starting such a practice. Your board recently gave us authority to negotiate for development of a new facility to house all of our Lower Lake operations, including Adult Services. This authority was given following an in-depth search for other space options for our department. The reality is that there is simply no other suitable space within which to base Adult Services for the foreseeable future. For this reason, we recommend approval of the lease despite inclusion of the additional insured provision. On the advice of County Counsel, we ask that this item be set for discussion rather than on consent. If your Board approves, County Counsel has indicated she will sign to indicate "Review as to Form" at that time. The term of this lease is through June 30, 2017 and the cost of the space is approximately $0.97 per square foot, totaling $6,940 per month. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None XX Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: $83,280.00 Amount Budgeted: $83,280.00 Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): $83,280.00 FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): There is no County cost associated with this lease. STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Commercial Lease Agreement with Penna Realty Property Management Agreement, authorizing the Social Services Director to sign it and all related documents. If your Board approves, County Counsel has indicated she will sign to indicate "Review as to Form" at that time. Thank you for your consideration. cc: Jennifer Fitts, Deputy Social Services Director Edgar Perez, Program Manager

..Title ..Body MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Carol J. Huchingson, Social Services Director Rob Howe, Chief Probation Officer DATE: September 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Request for approval of Memorandum of Understanding between California Department of Social Services and Lake County Department of Social Services/Child Welfare Services and Lake County Probation Department Request for approval of Resolution Authorizing Approval and Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the California Department of Social Services and County of Lake Department of Social Services and Probation Department EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Since 2007, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has operated the Title IV-E waiver project in Alameda and Los Angeles counties. In 2013, CDSS requested federal approval to modify and expand the project, now referred to as the Title IV-E California Well-Being Project (hereinafter referred to as, "Well-Being Project"), to include other counties. Under the project, newly participating counties will provide alternative services to Child Welfare Services (CWS) families in the areas of prevention and family-centered practice. CDSS will evaluate the project to determine results in the areas of improved safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for children. Specifically, the project will focus on two components: ? Prevention: Wraparound for probation youth exhibiting delinquency risk factors that put them at risk of entering Foster Care. ? Family Centered Practice: Safety Organized Practice to further implement and enhance the Core Practice Model for Child Welfare Services. An additional Child Welfare component will focus on: ? Prevention and After Care: WrapAround for CWS families with children at risk of entering foster care and to provide additional support for CWS families when children are being reunified. Over the past year, County staff knowledgeable in CWS program, CWS fiscal and Probation has attended in state/county meetings to explore the potential for Lake County's participation in the project. After in depth consideration, we have determined that it is in the best interests of our programs and the children/families we serve to participate. Specifically, participation in the project will result in additional resources for at risk families in Lake County. Our two departments will work closely to serve children and families under the project and we are now in the process of developing a special Memorandum of Understanding, between Social Services/Child Welfare Services and Probation, to define our local process. The project will lead us to outcome data not previously tracked. It will bring us into the forefront of best practices in Child Welfare and, as the smallest county participating, it will enable our local model to serve as an example for small other counties. On a larger scale, it is hoped that the project will lead to change in the federal methodologies for funding CWS in states and counties, ultimately leading to better outcomes for those served. For your reference, we have attached a state generated summary of the project including history, goals, fiscal methodology and more. We look forward to further discussion with your Board during your September 23, 2014 agenda. In addition, we have attached our County Plan for participation in the project. CDSS required that we submit this plan in July 2014 as a placeholder, pending your Board's final approval. FISCAL IMPACT: __ None XX Budgeted __Non-Budgeted Estimated Cost: Amount Budgeted: Additional Requested: Annual Cost (if planned for future years): FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): While participation in the project does cap Title IV-E funding, the cap exceeds our cost estimates, even with expanding services to additional families. Moreover, we are able to opt out of the project in any quarter in the event finance becomes problematic STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None ..Recommended Action RECOMMENDED ACTION: We recommend your Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between California Department of Social Services and Lake County Department of Social Services/Child Welfare Services and Lake County Probation, authorizing the Chair to sign. In addition, CDSS requires a Resolution from the Board of Supervisors authorizing the designated officials to enter into and sign the MOU. Therefore, we recommend your Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Approval and Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between California Department of Social Services and County of Lake Department of Social Services and Probation Department. Finally, CDSS requires that two original signature pages of this MOU be delivered to their office in Sacramento no later than 10/01/14. Therefore, we request that your Board direct staff to provide the Social Services Director with these official signature pages no later than 09/26/14 to enable timely delivery. Thank you for your consideration. Attachments CC: Rob Howe, Chief of Probation Kathy Maes, Deputy Social Services Director Terri Rivera, Chief Deputy Probation Officer Stephen Carter, Accountant II