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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two (2) year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023) with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc. in the amount of $390,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and $390,000 for FY 2022-23, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $780,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($78,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a two (2) year Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023) with Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc. in the amount of $390,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and $390,000 for FY 2022-23, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $780,000; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($78,000) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc. (PVPSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and their families. PVPSA provides services to children and their families residing in the Pajaro and surrounding North County communities and collaborates with local schools to provide age appropriate mental health services to identified Medi-Cal eligible children demonstrating signs of behavioral health disorders. The Health Department, Behavioral Health has contracted with PVPSA since May 2009 and is requesting approval of this Agreement to continue to support these services for an...
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