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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a multi-year Alcohol and Drug Program Services Agreement with the Epicenter for the provision of youth services through the Friday Night Live (FNL) Program $169,628 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and $169,628 for FY 2022-23 and $169,628 for FY 2023-24 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $508,884 for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; 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%) ($50,884) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign a multi-year Alcohol and Drug Program Services Agreement with the Epicenter for the provision of youth services through the Friday Night Live (FNL) Program $169,628 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and $169,628 for FY 2022-23 and $169,628 for FY 2023-24 for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $508,884 for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; 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%) ($50,884) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The County currently has Agreement A-14395 with The Epicenter which will expire on June 30, 2021. The Epicenter will continue to provide Friday Night Live (FNL) Program services to both transition age youth of High School age and youth in our community. The primary focus of the FNL Mentoring program is to form youth-adult partnerships with young people, to provide programs rich in opportunities and support, so young people will be less likely to engage in problem behaviors, more likely to achieve in school, and more likely to attend higher education or secure a full-time job. FNL’s vision is to work together with young people so they are both problem free and fully prepared. Community service, social action activities, participation in advocacy for safe and healthy environments, and promotion of healthy policies are organized by youth to appeal to youth.
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.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-22 Strategic Plan Initiative: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provisions of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) revenues (100%). The funds for FY 2021-22 are included in the Health Department Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2021-22 Requested Budget. The funds for FY 2022-23 through 2023-24 will be included in the Department’s requested budget for each fiscal year. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
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: Rose Moreno, Management Analyst III, 755-4716
Approved by:
______________________________Date:__________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement