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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-13438 with Access Support Network (ASN), adding $51,648, for a revised total amount not to exceed $353,464 for the revised full term of April 18, 2016 to March 31, 2019, to continue providing services to Ryan White Part B eligible clients in Monterey County.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. A-13438 with Access Support Network (ASN), adding $51,648, for a revised total amount not to exceed $353,464 for the revised full term of April 18, 2016 to March 31, 2019, to continue providing services to Ryan White Part B eligible clients in Monterey County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department continues to provide services to individuals and communities in Monterey County affected by HIV. Access Support Network serves the San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County communities, assisting individuals living with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. ASN offers testing and prevention education opportunities for various groups throughout the community. ASN offers needed services and connections to guard against homelessness and against lapses of medication and healthcare coverage. ASN has been providing HIV-related and HCV-related services in Monterey County since July 1, 2015 (funded through private sources, direct California Department of Public Health (CDPH) grants, and CDPH grants administered by the Health Department).
Amendment No. 1 No. A-13438 modified the payment provisions, extended the terms, and the addition of reporting requirements. All other terms and conditions remained the same. Amendment No. 2 extends the Monterey County Health Department’s contract period with ASN and increases the funding amount to $353,464. Services will include linking clients to medical care and other supportive services, food/nutritional assistance, housing support, transportation assistance related to medical needs, and assistance with health insurance costs.
This work supports the MCHD 2011-2015 Strategic Plan Initiative: 1. Empower the community to improve health through programs, policies, and activities. Additionally, this work supports three of the 10 Essential Public Health Services: 3. Inform, educate and empower people about health issues; 4. Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems; and 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel, Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form, liability and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is fully funded by the California Department of Public Health. There are sufficient appropriations included in the Health Department’s Public Health Bureau (HEA003-8124) Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related 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: Patricia McFadden, 4726
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Amendment No. 2 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Amendment No. 1 is on file with the Clerk of the Board
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board