Title
Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget for the County Administrative Office Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs (IGLA) -Homeless Services (001-1050-CAO004-8054) to increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $100,000, financed by grant revenues from the California Department of State Hospitals.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget for the County Administrative Office Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs (IGLA) -Homeless Services (001-1050-CAO004-8054) to increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $100,000, financed by grant revenues from the California Department of State Hospitals.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The County of Monterey was awarded grant funding from the Department of State Hospitals with a timeframe of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, to facilitate a collaborative community stakeholder workgroup focused on developing and implementing local solutions that target the reduction of the number of individuals with serious mental illness arrested and incarcerated for behavior connected to their illness. This can include, but not be limited to, planning for care court, coordinating treatment, discussing housing options, planning for rearrest and/or reentry into diversion programs. The workgroup shall also focus on targeting the reduction of Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (FIST) commitments overall within the county.
The total amount of the funding will be $500,000, with $100,000 being paid each year for five (5) years and will be used for planning purposes.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau, Probation, Superior Court of CA, the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers, Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney’s Office. The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved this report.
FINANCING:
There are no impacts on the General Fund. The total cost of the program is $500,000 within a
five-year span and will be covered entirely by grant revenues from the California Department of State Hospitals. The recommended action will increase Fiscal Year 2023-24 appropriations and estimated revenues in CAO by $100,000 to cover year one of the five-year grant term.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The purpose of this grant is to increase stakeholder collaboration to reduce recidivism of people with mental illness and aligns with the Health and Human Services Strategic Initiative.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
__ Economic Development
__ Administration
X Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Roxanne Wilson, Homeless Services Director, Ext. 5445
Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachments:
Fully Executed Agreement