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a. Approve the receipt of Psychiatric Advance Directives Multi County Collaborative Innovation Plan grant by the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau, from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, in the amount of $1,978,237 for a period of four (4) years effective the date funds are first spent or services provided; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a non-standard Professional Services Agreement with Syracuse University, on behalf of its Burton Blatt Institute, for the provision of program management and consultation services for a total Agreement not to exceed $498,828 for the term beginning Upon Execution through June 30, 2025 as recommended by the Director of Health.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the receipt of Psychiatric Advance Directives Multi County Collaborative Innovation Plan grant by the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau, from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, in the amount of $1,978,237 for a period of four (4) years effective the date funds are first spent or services provided; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute a non-standard Professional Services Agreement with Syracuse University, on behalf of its Burton Blatt Institute, for the provision of program management and consultation services for a total Agreement not to exceed $498,828 for the term beginning Upon Execution through June 30, 2025 as recommended by the Director of Health.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Innovation component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) provides a dedicated funding source to counties to try out new and creative mental health practices or approaches that are developed within communities that are inclusive and representative of unserved and underserved populations. On June 24, 2021,the Monterey County Health Department, Behavioral Health Bureau was approved by the State to participate in the Psychiatric Advance Directive Multi-County Collaborative Innovation Plan, and consequently awarded a funding amount of up to $1,978,237 to support local implementation across a four (4) year term. The State must receive certification of approval from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors before any Innovation Funds can be spent. Approval of this Agreement by the Board of Supervisors shall indicate certification of approval of this MHSA Innovation funding award.
The proposed Professional Services Agreement with Syracuse University is a function of participating in the Multi-County Collaborative Innovation Plan. This Agreement will allow for continued system improvement initiatives and MHSA program implementation support in Monterey County through June 30, 2025. The Contractor’s scope of work includes the administration of contracts and the processing of payments to subcontractors selected to implement services for the Multi-County Collaborative, and also to provide consultation services related to disability rights policy advocacy and program design.
This Agreement contains the County’s standard 30-day “no cause” provision (Section 3.02) and an additional defunding provision (Section 7.03), 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 following Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 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:
The office of the County Counsel-Risk Management and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This Agreement is funded by Mental Health Services Act funds. The funds for FY 2021-22 ($139,521) have been included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (HEA012, Unit 8410) FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. The estimated additional funds for this Agreement for FY 2022-23 ($124,104) will be included in the Health Department’s Behavioral Health (HEA012, Unit 8410) Fiscal Year 2022-23 Requested Budget.
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: Wesley Schweikhard, Management Analyst II, 755-5896
Approved by:
______________________________Date:______________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Agreement
Notice of Innovation Plan Approval from Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission