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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-88-0617W f J-88-656 6/i/86 RESOLUTION NO. 604"61 "t A RESOLUTION RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE C]TY MANAGER'S ACCEPTANCE: OF A $61,847.52 GRANT FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (TITLE XX) THROUGH METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY TO PROVfUE; CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN PROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE rHE NECESSARY AGREEMENT(S), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the United States Department of. Health and Human Services provides states with funds to offer child day care services to assist parents from low-income families to obtain, retain, or acquire training which will lead to employment; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida has contracted with Metropolitan Dade County to provide child day cr.3re services in Dade County to these low-income families; and WHEREAS, Metropolitan Dade County wishes to subcontract with the City of Miami to provide child day care services to eligible low-income families and the City of Miami wishes to provide such services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager's acceptance of a grant from Metropolitan Dade County in the amount of $61,847.52 to provide child day care services to children from low-income families is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the necessary agreement(s), in substantially the attached form, to implement the program. ^CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 14 1988 RESOLUTION No.9fi-617 REMARKS: PASM AND ADOPTUD this.,.w14thday ATTES - Matty Hirai, Ci y Clerk BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL: Manohar Suran Director DEPARTJtNT OF INA. AGEMENT AND BUDGET FIN L REVIEW AND APPROVAL: L. 2-- Carl Garcia, Director Depatnent of Finance PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: 7z.�1� Robert F. Clark Chief Deputy City Attorney o Jt _ 988. OF XAVIE SUAREZ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: -- org L. • erns dez City Attorney 1•IUMO-DARE COMM D©'AR'IMEUr OF lilt" KESMC F.S DIVISION OF GUM DEVEIAPM Tr SERVIMS THIS COMACr is entered into beLween the McLro-Dade Cotmty Baird of (k)un .y Cflcmnissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "department:", and CITY ()I- KI MI DAY C:AU, herei.n.-i f ter re tcrrcd to is the vrovi er . The parties agree: I. The Provider Agrees: A. To provide services according to the comdi.t:ion s specified in Attachment 1. 13. Federal Laws and Regulations 1. If this contract contains federal funds, the provider shall. comply with the provisions of 45 CFP., Pert 74, and other applicable regulations if specified in Attachment I - 2. Tf this contract contains federal funds and is over 5100,000 the provider shall coxrply with all applicable standards, orders, or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act as amended (42 USC 1857 et seq.) and the Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 USC 1368 et seq.). C. Audits and Records 1. To maintain books, records and documents in accordance with accounting procedures and practices which suffi.cienLly and properly reflect all expenditures of funds provided by the department Larder this ccmtract. .2. To assure that these records shall be subject at all times t-o inspection, • review, or audit by county or state personnel any other personnel duly authorized by the department, as well as by federal personnel. 3. To mei.ntain and file with the department such progrpss, fiscal, inventory and other reports as the department may require within the period of this contract. 4. To include these aforementioned audit and record -keeping requirements in all approved subcontracts and assignments. 5. To provide a financial and ccxrpliance audit to the cleparl:Tent as specified in Attachment I 1 q S-G IL i q n D. Retention Records a 1, To retain all financial records, supporting docnQrrnts, statist_ C-Il records, and any other documentR pertinent to this contract for a period of five (5) years after termination of this contrnc:t, or 11 an rwdit. lias been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the clad of. five (5) years, the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings. 2. Persons duly authorized by the department, and federal auditors, lnarsuant_ to 45 CFR, Part 74.24 (a), (b), and (d), shall have full iccoss to, and the right to examine any of said records and doctrrnts dur.inc said retention period. E. Monitoring 1. To provide access to, or to furnish wlvlte\'cr inlornlv:i.oll to effect this monitorinY. 2. To permit the department to monitor the a f_cremecitioned set ,,--tce proc;rara operated by the provider or subccmt:rictor nr rassik;nce :icc or4ing to applicable regulations of the state and federal governilyni"s. S ai.1 runitoruts will include access to all clienL recc rds. F. Indemification the provider shall be liable, and agrees to be liable for, and shall indem-iffy, defend and hold the department harmless from all claims, suits judgonnents, or damages,including court costs and attorneys' fees, arising out of negligence or omissions by the provider in the course of the operation of this contract. G. Insurance The responsibility for providing adequate liability insurance coverage on a comprehensive basis shA l be that of the provider anti shn I l 1)- provided at ;;]I times during the existence of this contract. Upon the execution of this contract, the provider shall furnish the departnent with written verification of the existence of such insurance coverage. If the provider is a county or ma.micipality, the provider shall furnish the department- written veri.ficaticrn of liability coverage in accordance'with Section 768.28, F.S. H. Safeguarding Information The provider shall not use or disclose any information c ntcerning a reci.pienl. of services under this contract for any purpose not in conformity with the state regulations and federal regulations (45 CFR, Part 205.50). except upon written consent of the recipient, or his responsible parent or guardian when authorized by law. 2 I. Assigmments and Subccmtrncts The provider shall neither assign the responsibility of this contract W another party nor subcontract for any of the work conte plated under this contract without prior written approval of the department. too suoh all)roval try the department of any assignment or subcontract shell be deemed in .iny event or in any manner to provide for the incurrence of'any obligation of the department in addition to the total dollar ammrn.mt agreed upon in this cmitract. All mach assignments or subcontracts stvall be subject to the comaditi.oiis of this: c(,nLr.acL (except Section I. Paragraph 0) and to any conditions of approval that the department shall deem necessary. J. Financial Reports To provide finaraciai reports Lo Llae departl1xeuL .as sl)eclfied in Al taJow?nt. I E. Return of Funds The provider agrees to return to the deparLurnL any uvErpayumr,raP; clue to unearned fond., or funds disal.lcAaed pursuant to the LcIM-O of this Co."Lract that were disbursed to the prcTdider by the dcpnrn-rnt. 'Itac prc•:,ider sh.-ilI ;­c,trrr•,, my overpayment to the department upon discovery of the averpaymmn.nt. In the event that the department first discovers an overpayment has been made, the department will notify the provider by letter of such a firuding.trrnald repayment not be trade in a time..ly manner, ttar_ departmrnt will. charge interest of one M% per month compounded on the outstanding balance after forty-five (45) days. Days will be counted beginning with the day the amount %,ms booked as a receivable by the department. L. Unusual Incident Reporting If services to clients will be provider under this contract, the provider and any subcontractors :shall report to the departTwmt unusual incidents in a moaner, prescribed ili IMR 0-10-1. M. Transportation Disadvantaged If clients will be transported under this contract, the provider will -subcontract with the designated Coordinated Comm amity Transportation Provider, 'in accordance with the local Mermora.,dun of Agreement, or otherwise comply with the provisions of Chapter 427, Florida Statutes. The provider sioll. r.,uhtnit to the department the reports required pursuant to Volume, 10 Cbnpter. 27, 11RS Accounting Procedures Manual. A. Civil Rights Certification The provider gives this assurance in consideration of and for the purrKise of obtaining Federal grants, loans, contracts (except contracts of insurance or guaranty), property, discounts, or other Federal financial assistance to program or activities receiving or benefiting from Federal financial assistance. The provider agrees to conplet_e the Civil Rights Cr.-XTl iance Qsestio naire, HRS Formg 946 A and B, if so regmmested by the clepartmmatnt . 3 � C7 The provider assures that It will ccx4)ly with: 1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as ameiidod, 4;'_ U.S.C. ; OOf)d of seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or nati"l origin in progratTva and activities receivitip, or benef i tine fran Federal financial assistance. 2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as anrnrled, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from Federal fi.nanciaL assistance. 3. Title IX of the Fducation Amnldments of 1972, .an ac►rnded, 20 U.S.G. 1681 et seq. , which prohibits discrimination on the ha . is of sex in edl wnt:ion programs and activities receiving or benefiting frcan Feder:,i financial assistance. 4. The Age DiscrllulinaLion Act of 1975, as anrnded, i1.:i.C. 611ol ef. eq.. which prohibits di.scrimimation on the basis of nre in prorram, or activities receiving or benefiting from Federal £inancial asci,tatic^. 5. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, P.1,, whirl: P.-ohihi.ts discrimination on the basis of sex and religion in progr;mz- activities receiving or benefiting tram Federal iinancial assistance. 6. All regulations, guidelines, and standards lmwfully adopte_i under the above statutes The provider agrees that ccupl.iance with this assiirance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of or benefit frcxn Federal financial assistance, and that it is binding upon the provider, its successors, transferees, and assignees for the period during which such assistance is provided. The provider further assures that all ccnitractors, subcontractors, siA)grantees or others with wllnn it ,arringes to provide services or benefits to participants or ciTloyees in carmecticni with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating, against those participants or enployees in •violation of the above statutes, regulations, guidelines, and standards. In the event of failure to ccxply, the provider understands that the Grantor may, at its discretion, seek a court order requiring cerTli.ance with the terms of this assurance or reek other appropriate judicial or administrative relief, to include assistance being terminated and further assistance being denied. 0. Requirements of Section 287.058, Florida Statutes 1. To submit bills for fees or other compensation for services or elpenses in sufficient detail for a proper pre -audit and post -audit thereof. 2. To provide units of deliverables, including reports, findings and drafts as specified in Attaclment I , to be received and accepted by the contract manager prior to payment. 3. To ccvply with the criteria and final date by which such criteria nest be net for cexTletion of this contract as specified in Attachment I 4 iS-617 7 6 4. To allow public access to all documents, papers, letters or other Material subject to the provisions of Chapter 119. F.S., and made or received by the provider in conjunction with this contract. it is expressly understood that substantial evidence of the provider's refusal Lo cCxrply with this provision shell constitute a breach of contract. P. Withholdings and Other Benefits 1. Thep resider is responsible for Social Security and Income Tax withholdings . 2. The provider is not entitled to state retirement or leave betlef-its except where the provider is a state agency. 3. Unless justified by the provider and agreed to by Lhe deparuirnt it) rile Special Provisions to this contract, the depart7nent. ,,ill not furnish ser%-iccs of support_ normally available to Career srr:,ice dn>l�lc�yc�.�s (e.g., office space, office supplier. telephone ,ervi.ce, ser_retari,ni or clerical support). Q. Sponsorship The provider assures that all notices, inf.olmaLioll'i: pate fillets, press releases, advertisements, descriptions of the sponsorship of the program, research reports, and similar public notices prepared aril released by the the provider shall include the statement: "Sponsored by tt-MO;-DADE CY2M GOVERNMENr and the State of Florida, Department of Health ana Rehabilitative Services." If the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words, "State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services" shall appear in the sane size letters or type as the name of the organization. 11. The Department Agrees: A. Contract Amirmt To pay for contracted services according to the Comditiotis of Att.'1cIrrtlt I in an estimated amount of $ 61,847.52 , subject to the availability of funds. The State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay udder. Lius contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature. 5 gs-6107 2 . B. Contract Payment Pursuant to section 215.422 F.S., cm receipt of an invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods or services, the department shall file the invoice with the Cottptroller within 15 days. If the payment: of the iirvoice is not mailed by the department to the vendor within 45 clays after receipt of the invoice and receipt, inspection, and approval of the goods ,and services, the department will pay the vendor, in addition to the amount of the invoice, interest at a rate of 1 percent per month or hurtion thereof on the unpaid balance from the expiration of such 45 c1-iy period until such Lime. :is the warrant is mailed to the vendor. Exceptional circunstnnces as defined in section 215.422 (2), F.S., may permit the deadline for payment to he revised. III. The Provider and Department Mutually Agree: A. Effective Date 1. Tilis contract shall begin on 07/01/88 or the date on which the contract has been signed by both parties uAlic.liever is later. 2. This contract shall cltd on 06/31C./49 B. Termination 1. Termination at Will This contract may be terminated by eiLlwr party upon no less than thirty (30) days notice, without cause. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery. 2. Termination Because of hack of Funds In the event funds to finance this contract become unavailable, the department may terndnaLe the contract upon no less Lhan twenty -femur (24) hours notice in writing to the provider. Saicl noLi.ce shall he delivered. by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in perscni with prcr)f of delivery. The department shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds. '3. Termination for Breach Unless the provider's breach is waived by the department in writillp,, the department may, by written notice to the provider, tetminuite this contract upon no less than twenty-four (24) licntrs notice. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery. If applicable, the departim-nt may employ the defauit provision in Chapter 13A-1, Florida Administrative Code. Waiver of breach of any provisions of this contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to be a nudification of the terms of this contract. The provisions herein do not limiL the department's right to remedies at law or to damages. T %1 S - 63 1 L7 9 OC. Notice and Contact The now and address of the contract mFinager for the department for Ott; oontraet is G. J ce McCalla Ph.D. The representative of the provider responsible tar administration of the program under this contrnct is Carmen T. Evans , in the event that different representatives sire designated by either party after execution of this contract, notice of , the name and address of the new representative will be rendered in writing to the other party and said notification attached to originals of this contract. D. Renegotiation or Modification 1. Modifications of provisions of this contract shall only be valid .,Lien they have been rechrced to writing and duly signed. 'ilie parties agree to renegotiate this contract if federal and/or state revisicros of any applicable laws, or regulaticars make changes in this contract necessary. 2. The rate of payment and the total. dollar amount mriy be adjusted retroactively to reiiect price -level incteaseri and changes in the rate of payment when these have been est:arblished through the appropriat-icns process and subsequently indentitied in the departsnent.'s operat.inF budget. E. Name and Address of Payee 1. The name and address of the official payee Lu whom the payment shall be made: City of Miami Day Care — P-0-Box 330708 Miami, F1 33233-o7o0 2. The name of the contact person and street address where financial and administrative records are maintained: Carmen T. Evans 2600 south Rayshore Drive Miami, F1 33233-0708 F. All Terms and Conditions Included This contract and its attachments as referenced, ( ATTMRENr 1, ATTACHMM 11-A ATTACHTT 11-B contain all the tern and conditions agreed upon by the part es. FI IN WITNESS 'I}iEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this ] 2 [saga ccx:tret:ct wire executed by their undersigned officials as drily authorizJU "` PROVIDER City of Miami Day Care MP.MO-DARE GU M BOARD OF OOUMIY (rWISSIOWIS SIGNED BY: SIGNED BY: NAME: Cesar it. Odio TITLE: City ?Tanager ME: FEDERAL M NU MEP, (or SS Number of and individual) 59-6000375 APPROVED AS TO rORM AND CORRECTNESS: JORGE L. FERNANDEZ CITY ATTORNEY ATTEST: MATTY T4IRAI CITY CLERK n P1ArtE: l � W. 114i htp, � , Jr. TITT E. DATE:: 98-6lr01, AMC! HW I A. Statement of Work 1. Program Cbjecti-ves a. The provider igrees to provide, the estimated number of Units .Ind the LV1,1C.; of services to be provided are slx m on the Provider List which is tmde a }part of this contract as Attachment I1-A and Attaclrwnt 11-B. b. Mild day care services will be provided in centers 017 homes i.hirh Fire rirhrr directly operated or subcontr.ictcd m, i ndi rated ;,,1 ' hr T'; ,,:: ; ,;c r 1.� ,:: , !•' + :;,:;s;1�•,�r 11-A and AL-LachDent 11-133. 16. Method of Payment a. 11-c r,;r;c.`. ,r ti:i_s :k,,,tract cst:im31Led at b. The department shall pay the provider Un Lhe basis, of nt,i+t.hlf _ i.:IV,)i ccs submitted to the department no later than 30 days �r"�i—c�+►inf tl�e end of the period. ` C. Ttle final invoice mist be received by the departmenL no lal.er L11<an forty-five (45) days after the contract ends or is terminated. Lf Lhe final i.nvaice is not received within the forty-five day period, the provider's right to reimbursement is forfeited, and the department may ru.)t honor any request: submitted after the aforesaid agreed upon period. Any payment due under the terms of this contract may be withheld until all evalliiLions and fituincial reports due from the provider and necessary adjustments Lhereto have heen approved by the department. 13. performance Standards 1. The provider shall conform to the program standards of Chapter )011-ll, F.A.C., "Purchase of Child Dey. Care Services" and to the department's policy requirements specified in the Child Day Care Purchase of Service Manual, :IRSM 175-14. 2. The Title XX Skmbsidized child Care Provider funded by this comtracL m.mst obtain a minintim of 100Z compliance with the mandatory points on the 01ild (I -Ire Program Assessment, 1iRS-CYF Form 5048. Failure to obtain a nminiinmm uC 1007 on the program assessment may result in a pro rata reduction of the negotiated maxin>im daily rate. C. Special Provisions 1. The department is resImnsible for negotiating fixed rates with it-s subrontractors; subcontractor information may. be required in a six-month cost report_, 1t1e results of the department -approved (child Care Program Assessaprlt (hiRS-Uff Form 5048), evaluating the quality of the subcontracted progrmn duality, nl=ay 1?e submitted in lieu of the six-month cost report. (1) 2. The department shall furnish consultation to the provider in the nrrns nf fiscal management and the department's required standards for program duality. 3. Reimbursement shall be made only for those expenditures incurred in the prwisivn of eligible services to eligible clients. Eligible service.^, nrr those services specified in IiRS Maniml 175-114 , "Piirchnse of Chid Dny Drire Services" and in the current :Late of Florida TiLie YX, Pre-F.x1)r1uJitur-4. rr110: t. Client eligibility shall be determined by the Department. in the irtinnn(ir defined in HRS Martial 195-1, "Title XX Eli.gibiliLy Determination." if the dcparLmr_nt. determines client eligibility, said determinations shall he fi.irnished to rhr, provider. If the provider determines client eligibility, Lhe provider shall furnish, upon request, such information as may be required tr) verify that: client eligibility was dleLenninecl in accordance wit.h ciel�art.nw:nLal re���i; i �ik nts. /�. 'No fees shall be imposed other than those set by the deparuir-nt aiikl described in the varrent State of Flcri-?- Title-!n: PI:C-E�endi'--.:re I?elrrt. Fees collected in ccnpliance with the aforementioned report will be disposed in n manner prescribed by the departmrnt. 5. Project independence a. The provider agrees to hire qualified Project Independence ; art.i.Lipants into a minim.n of 57percent of nll entry-level vacancies in contracted > positions whic >ecome available duruig the conirse of this cown—act . Project Independence participants are defined as persons or household nrnbers receiving public assistance in the form of. AFDC or food srarrps, or honiseholds applying for AFDC. Qualified participants will be those who can meet all requirements of the available position as evaluated by the contractor. Project Independence participants will be identified (or verified) to the prjvider by the department. Entry-level jobs are defined as those jobs requiring echication at or below a high school level. b. If the provider enters into one or more subcontracts for the deUvery or services called for in this contract, each subcontract which includes entry level positions shall be bound by this same requirement (1) to fill a minhum of 51 percent of the entry level vacancies with Project Independence ,partic 1pants and (2) to maintain zmd report the stipulated data on request. c. .The provider agrees to maintain and report, when requested, t:he foll(ving information: the total number of entry-level vacancies filled each ntimth and year-to-date; total number of Project Independence clients hired each trench and year-to-date; and the names of Project Independence participants considr_red but not hired. The contact person for the department for nViLter.s pertaining to Project Independence will be Dr. G. Joyce McCalla (2) PROVIDER LIST Attachment II -A TITLE-XX ventral Agency KL RCG-DARE - INTY BOARD OF CO"S."IISSIOivERS :,retract Period :ontract Amount c 'rov ider Name Address Juiv 1, 1988 Contract mianager G. Jovice McCalia, Ph.D. _ r.c_June 30. 1- 989 Ph. No. ?-5-yb111 Dist. XI Date 7iI!8a >> ! Hours of Type of Est. ' Est. # Da11y Type o= Con�act I crs��n, . P Provider Teleyhoiic' Number Care of units ci days Rates :ity of Miami S )ay Care �600 S. Bayshore Drive ?.0. Box 330708 :iani, FL 33233 zaton Park D015 NE 4 Court Lemon City 27 NE 58 Street Moore Park 765 NW 36 Street Carmen Evans 579-6�- 12'' 751-0047 7:30-5:30 Preschool 9 261 8.00 751-561L 7:30-5:30 Preschool 8 3 261 261 8.00 12.00 7:30-5:30 Infant 635-2739 7:30-5:30 Preschool 8 261 8.00 M J I i� icate type o provi er as ::o ows: N= etwor o ami y ay are Homes ( a list or names ana iddresses must be attached); C=-Directly operated center; S-Subcontractea center A=Sing;e family day :are home. If a subcontracted center operates a network of homes, indicate by placing N following the %.-and attaching a list of names and addresses of the homes. If a provider is terminated indicate T and :he date of termination. — PROVIDER LIST Attachment II-B PROJECT INDEPENEENCE Central Agency METRO -DAME C)-,J.NTY BOAF::) OF COMMISSIONERS Contract Manager G. J ccr.tract Period July 1 , '_c'88 t:0 Contract Amount June 30. 1989 ►ce McCaila, Ph.D, 5,220 00, Ph. No. 375-4670 Dist, ?;I Date 7/1/88 Provider Name Type of Contact Person/ Hours of Type of Est. f Est. I Daily Address Provider TeleP}�o:,e Nuoher Operation Care or units of days Rates � Citv of Miami S Carmen T. Evans Day Care 579-6912 ' 2600 S. Bayshore Drive P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233 Eaton Park 751-0047 7:30-5:30 Preschool 261 8.00 6015 NE 4 Court Lemon City 751-5614 7:30-5:30 Preschool 1 1 261 261 8.00 12.00 27 NE 58 Street 7:30-5:30 Infant Moore Park 635-2739 7:30-5:30 Preschool 261 8.00 765 -1qW 36 Street Indicate type of provider as follows: N=Network of Famiiy Day Care Homes a list of names an addresses must be attached); C=Directly operated center; S-Subcontracted center H=Single family day ,care home. If a subcontracted center operates a network of homes. indicate by placing N followi the .and attaching a list of names and addresses of the homes. If a provider is terminated indicate T and �he date of termination. CITY OF MIAM1. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM Cesar H. Odic City Manager Recommendation: DATE J U L + 5 1988 FILE SUBJECT Resolution 7JRati Eving the Action of the City Manager in Accepting a REFERENCES Grant Award ENCLOSURES It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution ratifying the action of the City Manager in accepting a grant award for the City Day Care Program in the amount of $61,847.52 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Title XX) through Metropolitan Dade County. Background: The Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities has prepared the attached legislation concerning the Day Care Title XX Grant. The City of Miami Child Day Care Program is funded from the City's General Fund, from participant child care fees, and from the United States Department of Agriculture, and Title XX of the Social Services Act. The Title XX funding for 1988-89 will be approximately $61,847.52, and is channeled through Metropolitan Dade County to the City. This is the 7th year that the City will receive such funds, and no cash match is required. The intent of this grant 4s to purchase slots in City Day Care Centers, which will be used to provide quality child care services for low income children aged 6 weeks - 5 years, enabling their parents to work outside the home. Services will be provided for thirty (30) children: twenty-six (26) pre-schoolers and four (4) infants. Since the term of the grant runs from July 1, 1988 to June 30, 1989, the award has been accepted, subject to this ratification by the Mayor and Commission. R 61./ 43 y3 = I