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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013) with Central Coast Center for Independent Living for the provision of benefits counseling, individual advocacy, housing assistance, independent living skills, assistive technology, outreach, and information and referral services for mental health staff, clients, youth and family members in the amount of $88,850 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase in the County General Fund Contribution.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013) with Central Coast Center for Independent Living for the provision of benefits counseling, individual advocacy, housing assistance, independent living skills, assistive technology, outreach, and information and referral services for mental health staff, clients, youth and family members in the amount of $88,850 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-13; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the original amount and do not significantly change the scope of work or result in an increase in the County General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Central Coast Center for Independent Living (CCCIL) is one of a nationwide network of Centers for Independent Living whose philosophy is that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, options and control over choices in their own lives as do people without disabilities.
Central Coast Center for Independent Living will provide deliverables that include benefits counseling, individual advocacy, housing assistance, independent living skills and assistive technology services for 75 mental health staff, clients, youth and family members to determine their potential eligibility for various work incentive programs. CCCIL will also provide information and referral services for 35 clients, and a total of four outreach presentations.
This Agreement contains the County's standard 30-day "no cause" provision (Section IV, B) and an additional 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.
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. Due to late submission of this Board Report, the CAO Budget and Analysis Division was not provided adequate time to fully review for potential fiscal, organizational, policy, or other implications to the County of Monterey. This Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by the Mental Health Services Act - Community Services and Supports. The funds for this Agreement ($88,850) are included in the Health Department's Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2012-13 Requested Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Michelle O'Neal, Management Analyst, 4577
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board