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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three fiscal year term (FY 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15) Mental Health Services Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for the provision of mental health services in the annual amount of $446,352, for a total of $1,339,056, for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of work or result in an increase to General Fund Contribution.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a three fiscal year term (FY 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15) Mental Health Services Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for the provision of mental health services in the annual amount of $446,352, for a total of $1,339,056, for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of work or result in an increase to General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This new Mental Health Service Agreement with Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families (“Casa Pacifica”) replaces Agreement A-11450 which expires on June 30, 2012. Casa Pacifica is a campus-based residential center offering a wide range of assessment, crisis care, medical and educational services for neglected, abused and severely emotionally disturbed children. It is also a training center for professionals who wish to keep abreast of the latest interventions and therapeutic techniques. Casa Pacifica has been providing services to Monterey County youth who require the highest level of care to prevent their placement into an inpatient hospital or out-of-state reside...
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