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a. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018) with Benjamin Macasaet dba New Horizon I Adult Residential Facility for the provision of services to adults with severe psychiatric disabilities in the amount of $150,563.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, $150,563.00 for FY 2016-17, and $150,563.00 for FY 2017-18, for a total Agreement in the amount of $451,689.00; and
b. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments to this Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work or where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to sign a three-year term Mental Health Services Agreement (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018) with Benjamin Macasaet dba New Horizon I Adult Residential Facility for the provision of services to adults with severe psychiatric disabilities in the amount of $150,563.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16, $150,563.00 for FY 2016-17, and $150,563.00 for FY 2017-18, for a total Agreement in the amount of $451,689.00; and
b. Approve delegation of authority to the Director of Health to execute up to three future amendments to this Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work or where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount.
SUMMARY:
New Horizon I Adult Residential Facility meets all licensing requirements for Community Care facilities as authorized by the State Department of Social Services. New Horizon I provide care, supervision, and community-based activities that create a normalizing experience for adults with severe psychiatric disabilities, as defined in Section 1502 of the California Health and Safety Code.
DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Behavioral Health has contra...
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