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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 7 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-13221 with Interim, Inc. to extend the term for one (1) additional Fiscal Year (FY) for a new term July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 and revise the total Agreement amount from $54,488,426 to $70,079,464 which represents an increase of $15,591,038 for funding services in FY 2020-21.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute Amendment No. 7 to Mental Health Services Agreement A-13221 with Interim, Inc. to extend the term for one (1) additional Fiscal Year (FY) for a new term July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021 and revise the total Agreement amount from $54,488,426 to $70,079,464 which represents an increase of $15,591,038 for funding services in FY 2020-21.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County has contracted with Interim, Inc. for over four decades to provide residential and day treatment programs, supportive housing, homeless outreach, supported education and employment services, peer navigation and community-based wellness and recovery activities that provide normalizing experiences for adults with serious mental illnesses, many of who also have co-occurring substance abuse disorders. The programs provided by Interim, Inc. have been developed in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Bureau in response to community needs identified during local planning processes. This Amendment No. 7 reflects the programmatic and budget modifications to continue these essential services through June 30, 2021.
This Agreement contains the County’s standard 30-day “no cause” provision (Section IV.B.) and a defunding provision (Section IV.D.), which provides the County the ability to amend or terminate the Agreement in the event of a reduction and/or termination of funding.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiative: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically:
7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Office of the County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 7 as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Amendment No. 7 is funded by Mental Health Realignment (31%), Federal Financial Participation (38%), Mental Health Services Act Funds (26%), and federal grant funds (5%). The funds for FY 2020-21 are included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2020-21 Recommended Budget.
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: Alica Hendricks, Management Analyst III, 755-1295
Approved by:
_________________________Date:________
Elsa M. Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Amendment No 7 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 6 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 5 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 4 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 3 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 2 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No 1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board