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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Amendment to the Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program for Children and Youth (“Children and Youth” Program) Grant Agreement Number CY MONT-02 between the County of Monterey Health Department and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (“CHFFA”), to extend the term for two (2) additional fiscal years for a new term of February 24, 2022 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($185,155) of the original Grant Agreement amount ($1,851,546) and do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not exceed $2,036,701.
Report
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an Amendment to the Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program for Children and Youth (“Children and Youth” Program) Grant Agreement Number CY MONT-02 between the County of Monterey Health Department and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (“CHFFA”), to extend the term for two (2) additional fiscal years for a new term of February 24, 2022 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed 10% ($185,155) of the original Grant Agreement amount ($1,851,546) and do not significantly change the scope of services, and do not exceed $2,036,701.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The County of Monterey was awarded the CHFFA Investment in Mental Health Wellness Grant Program for Children and Youth in the amount of $1,851,546.21 to fund the development of a 4-bed Crisis Stabilization (CS) co-located with a 4-bed Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) program for children and youth under 18 years of age suffering from severe mental illness. Development of a CS and CRT in Monterey County would provide timely access to community-based intensive residential treatment that connects children and youth to crisis services.
CHFFA’s Board approved a First Amendment to Resolution No. CY 2022-03 between the County of Monterey and CHFFA to extend the period of execution and delivery of grant funding through June 30, 2026 due to delays in executing the required lease agreement with the selected service provider, Seneca Family of Agencies (Seneca), and anticipated delays in hiring staff.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The Office of County Counsel, Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Grant Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING
The Grant provides $1,851,546.21 for the grant period of February 24, 2022 through June 30, 2026. There are enough appropriations in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget for these services, and future services will be included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Requested Budgets.
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: Ashley Schafer, Management Analyst II, 755-4924
Approved By:
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Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) - First Amendment to Resolution No. CY 2022-03 for County of Monterey
CHFFA Grant Agreement No. CY MONT-02