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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services #4829 with Arts and Culture El Dorado, for the provision of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention services, in the amount of $300,000, for the term of three years from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with Arts and Culture El Dorado for services provided under this Agreement #4829 because (B) “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
3) Authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director, or designee, to execute up to three (3) extensions of one (1) year each with the same terms/conditions, with no change to the maximum contractual obligation, outlined in Agreement #4829, or as amended, so long as the term does not exceed the end date of the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-26 MHSA Plan; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services #4829, 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: State Funding: 100% Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). MHSA imposes a one (1) percent tax on personal income in excess of $1,000,000. The funds from the tax are distributed to California counties and are intended to transform the Mental Health System into one that is consumer and family driven, is recovery-oriented, accessible and culturally competent, and offers services appropriate for the population that is served.
Under MHSA, each county is required to develop a Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (Plan), followed by ...
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