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a. Adopt a Resolution to support a three-year Funding Agreement between the Monterey County Health Department (Health) and the Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital dba George L Mee Memorial Hospital (Mee Memorial), to assist with the direct operational costs of providing medical services to the clients residing in King City and the surrounding area of South Monterey County for the term, retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in the amount not to exceed $150,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute a Funding Agreement with Mee Memorial to assist with the direct operational costs of providing medical services to the clients residing in King City and the surrounding area of South Monterey County, with an Agreement term retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, not to exceed $150,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a Resolution to support a three-year Funding Agreement between the Monterey County Health Department (Health) and the Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital dba George L Mee Memorial Hospital (Mee Memorial), to assist with the direct operational costs of providing medical services to the clients residing in King City and the surrounding area of South Monterey County for the term, retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in the amount not to exceed $150,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute a Funding Agreement with Mee Memorial to assist with the direct operational costs of providing medical services to the clients residing in King City and the surrounding area of South Monterey County, with an Agreement term retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, not to exceed $150,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) and Mee Memorial have completed an annual Agreement for health services, case management, clinic services and counseling for the uninsured residents in South Monterey County for many years. These services are conducted in the clinics that Mee Memorial operates throughout the South County area.
The relationship between MCHD and Mee Memorial to serve low-income patients with community health related services also assists with the requirements for Mee Memorial to show that they have contracts with public agencies to provide a variety of health services. The request to complete a three (3) year agreement will provide consistent and continual services and funding.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 strategic plan initiatives: 1. Empower the community to improve health; and 2. Enhance community health and safety through prevention; and 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues, and 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel-Risk Management and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, insurance provisions, and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is 100% funded by Health Realignment. There are sufficient appropriations in the Health Department’s Administration Bureau (001-HEA014-8438) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 ($50,000) Adopted Budget. The funds for FY 2020-21 ($50,000) and FY 2021-22 ($50,000) will be included in the Health Department’s Administration Bureau (001-HEA014-8438) FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 Requested Budgets.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Frances Stevens, Management Analyst II, x4532
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, x4526
Attachments:
Resolution is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Funding Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board