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Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-12068 with the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast for suicide prevention services for Monterey County residents. Amendment No. 2 increases the FY 2013-14 annual amount by $5,360 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $389,360.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement A-12068 with the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast for suicide prevention services for Monterey County residents. Amendment No. 2 increases the FY 2013-14 annual amount by $5,360 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $389,360.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast (FSACC) operates a community suicide crisis line for the tri-county region of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. In addition to the 24/7 crisis line, FSACC provides suicide prevention training to school personnel, community agencies and organizations, conducts an on-going public awareness campaign to educate the community regarding suicide prevention, and develops support groups for families and friends of suicide victims. This work supports the following Monterey County Health Department 2011-2015 strategic plan initiatives: empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities; and enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
The proposed Amendment No. 2 provides a four percent (4%) cost of doing business increase for Fiscal Year 2013-14 for a revised maximum total Agreement amount of $389,360 for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed this Amendment No. 2 and concur. Amendment No. 2 is on file with the Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Services Act funds (61% or $239,360) and County General Funds (39% or $150,000) over the three year term of the Agreement. The $50,000 annual contribution from the General Fund is for suicide prevention efforts as authorized by the Board of Supervisors since FY 1998-99. The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health Bureau Fiscal Year 2013-14 Adopted Budget.
Prepared by: Alica Hendricks, Management Analyst, 1295
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 2 is on file with Clerk of the Board