Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors
From:
Gordon Pike, Department Head
Organization:
Corrections
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Approval of Agreements with Independent Contractors Providing Chaplain Services at the Escambia County Jail - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning Agreements with independent contractors providing chaplain services at the Escambia County Jail:
A. Approve the following Agreements for Chaplain Services:
1. Agreement for Chaplain Services with Abiding Faith Ministries, Inc.; and
2. Agreement for Chaplain Services with New Vision Worship Center of Northwest Florida, Inc.; and
B. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Agreements.
[Funding: Fund 111, Inmate Commissary, Cost Center 290406]
BACKGROUND:
Effective October 1, 2013, the County shall assume responsibility for the operation of the Escambia County Jail. As part of this transition, the County must retain the services of qualified contractors to perform essential services for inmates housed in the Jail.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding: Fund 111; Inmate Commissary, Cost Center 290406
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Agreements were prepared by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with Chapter 46, Article II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Escambia County Jail staff will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of these agreements.