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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 2088 with Infant Parent Center, for the provision of clinical services, outreach, linkage to other services, and stigma and discrimination reduction in support of Children age 0-5 and their families, with no change in the term of March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, and increasing the maximum obligation by $50,000 for a new total obligation of $625,000;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Infant Parent Center for services provided under this Agreement 2088 because the County has neither the qualified staff nor facilities to perform said services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 2088, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: 100% State Funding: Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
California voters passed Proposition 63 (MHSA), in November 2004 and MHSA was enacted into law January 1, 2005. MHSA imposes a one percent (1%) tax on personal income above $1,000,000. The funds are distributed to the counties throughout the State and are intended to transform the mental health system into one that is focused on wellness, recovery, and resiliency.
Under MHSA, each county is required to develop a Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (Plan), followed by two subsequent years of Annual Updates to the original Plan. The purpose of the Annual Update is to review existing projects and to make deletions, modifications, or additions to the original Plan. Therefore, planning, implementing, and updating each Plan and Annual Update is an ongoing, annual process.
On June 20, 2017, the Board adopted and author...
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