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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Mental Health Services Agreement (February 27, 2012-June 30, 2012, FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14) with the Devereux Foundation through its Devereux Texas Treatment Network for the provision of mental health services in the amount of $47,092.50 for FY 2011-12, $137,510.10 for FY 2012-13 and $137,510.10 for FY 2013-14, for a total of $322,112.70, for the period February 27, 2012 through June 30, 2014; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of work or result in an increase to 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 (February 27, 2012-June 30, 2012, FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14) with the Devereux Foundation through its Devereux Texas Treatment Network for the provision of mental health services in the amount of $47,092.50 for FY 2011-12, $137,510.10 for FY 2012-13 and $137,510.10 for FY 2013-14, for a total of $322,112.70, for the period February 27, 2012 through June 30, 2014; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of work or result in an increase to General Fund Contribution.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Devereux Foundation (“Devereux”) will provide mental health services to a Monterey County young adult in accordance with the client's individual education plan and other identified needs. Children placed in Devereux suffer from seriously emotional and behavioral problems, which interfere with their ability to effectively function within their home and in the community. The Department of Social and Employment Services is no longer administering room and board fees for th...
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