REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Approve Updated Contract Language for the First Amendment to the Contract Between the County of Santa Clara and the City of Santa Clara for the Senior Nutrition Program - Congregate Meals
Report
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara (City) works collaboratively with the County of Santa Clara (County) to provide a Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals Program (Program) at the Santa Clara Senior Center. The Program is designed for seniors, aged 60 and over, serving a basic need for lower-income households and special needs populations. The goals of the Program are to reduce hunger and food insecurity, increase socialization, and promote the well-being of older adults. The Program also serves as a gateway to other supportive community programs and services at the Senior Center.
On June 25, 2024 (RTC #24-372), the City Council approved a contract with the County for the provision of the Program for FY 2024/25, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (Attachment 1).
On January 13, 2026 (RTC #26-1008), the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the contract with the County to reinstate the underlying contract and extend its term for one year, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, along with related budget amendments (7-0) (Attachment 2).
Following Council approval and prior to execution of Amendment No. 1, the County requested revisions to Article I and IV and Exhibit A to comply with County contracting standards and applicable legal requirements.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this item is to seek City Council authorization for the City Manager to approve updated contract language required by the County prior to execution of Amendment No. 1 to the contract for the Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals Program (Attachment 3).
The requested revisions modify language within Article I and IV and Exhibit A. The changes are administrative in nature and do not alter the scope of services, compensation, or overall program requiremen...
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