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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board:
1) Receive and file the FY 2026-27 Bridge Funding and Sustainability Plan prepared and submitted by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Dorado County Western Slope and South Lake Tahoe, as directed by the Board on September 22, 2026, and direct staff to work with NAMI to provide an update to the Board on implementation of the Plan in the first quarter of 2027;
2) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting NAMI's Clubhouse Program;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Funding Out Agreement 10670 with NAMI in the amount of $300,000 for the retroactive performance period of October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to support their Clubhouse Program; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 10670, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 22, 2026, with Legistar file 26-1515, the Board directed a change to the proposed FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget to “obligate up to $300,000 from General Fund Contingency for Clubhouse El Dorado and work with Clubhouse El Dorado to develop a plan and on an as needed basis to fund them through June 30, 2027, with the understanding that the County will not be opting into BH Connect and direct staff to return to the Board with an update before the end of the calendar year.”
NAMI has prepared a FY 2026-27 Bridge Funding and Sustainability Plan; attached to this item as Attachment A. The Plan outlines that Clubhouse El Dorado requires approximately $530,000 to $600,000 annually to sustain current operations. NAMI’s sustainable funding plan outlines a diversified revenue model combining healthcare
reimbursement and partnerships, public funding, foundation grants, individual philanthropy, corporate support, community fundraising, and other contracted revenue opportunities. The Plan includes NAMI providing a Mid-Year Progress Report by March 1, 2027. The Plan also includes a FY 2026-27 Budget for the Clubhouse Program.
Agreement 10670 is being presented for Board approval. This Funding Out Agreement will allow for three quarterly payments of $100,000 to NAMI for the period of October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. A one-month retroactive performance period is recommended to allow for a full three quarters of funding and to allow the largest period of bridge funding in alignment with the Board’s direction on September 22, 2026. Prior to the payment of the second and third quarter payments, NAMI will submit a request for payment that includes an update on the implementation of the funding sustainability plan and a statement of the ongoing need for the funding.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the proposed Agreement and could provide alternate direction.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
See above.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel and Risk Management have reviewed the Agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Agreement 10670 was funded through a reduction of General Fund Contingency, per Board direction provided on September 22, 2026, with Legistar file 26-1515. Appropriations for the Agreement were included in the Board-approved budget for General Revenues and Non-Departmental Expenses, also known as Department 15.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
If approved, obtain the Chair’s signature on Agreement 10670.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Emma Owens, Chief Budget Officer