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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign a one year Agreement (July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014) for the Health Department with the City of Seaside Police Department for the provisions of counseling services to youth at risk in the Youth Diversion Program; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer, to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase to County General Fund Contribution.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign a one year Agreement (July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014) for the Health Department with the City of Seaside Police Department for the provisions of counseling services to youth at risk in the Youth Diversion Program; and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer, to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase to County General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The City of Seaside Youth Diversion Program is a partnership between the City of Seaside Police Department and the County to intervene in the early incidence of juvenile delinquency by providing counseling services to youth at risk of school failure and at risk of juvenile justice involvement. The goal is to have twenty-five (25) youth and their families served each fiscal year. The Youth Diversion Program in the City of Seaside has been implemented since Fiscal Year 2009-10.
The County receives Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) funds under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) to implement the Youth Diversion Program.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Management have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, fiscal provisions, and insurance requirements. Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
Agreement is funded by MHSA/PEI revenues in the amount of $53,481. The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2013-14 Requested Budget.
Prepared by: Gloria Rodriguez, Management Analyst, 8986
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board.