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a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for provision of psychiatric services at the Cabrillo Family Resource Center, and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve up to three future amendments to this MOU where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) with Monterey Peninsula Unified School District for provision of psychiatric services at the Cabrillo Family Resource Center, and
b. Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to approve up to three future amendments to this MOU where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County is the recipient of a First 5 Monterey County grant to implement the Secure Families Program. The purpose of the Secure Families Program is to improve the ability of families, schools and communities to prepare children age 0-5 to enter school ready to succeed. The Behavioral Health Bureau through the Secure Families Program will provide mental health services to infant, toddler and pre-school age children with mental health consultation to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) Cabrillo Family Resource Center personnel who work with children ages 0-5. The Cabrillo Family Resource Center will be used as a venue for providing community-based and integrated services in Seaside.
It is recommended that this MOU become effective July 1, 2014. The delay for presentation was caused by the prolonged review process.
This MOU is contingent upon available funding, and may be renewed or renegotiated upon mutual written consent of all parties. This MOU does not contain exchange of funds between the Health Department and MPUSD.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2011 - 2015 Strategic Plan initiatives: 1) Empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities; 2) Enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention; and 3) Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 4) Mobilizes community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems.
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 the Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
This MOU is funded by First 5 Monterey County Secure Families (100%) grant revenues. The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2014-15 Adopted Budget.
Prepared by: Gloria Rodriguez, Management Analyst, x8986
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, x4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board