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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services #3422 with Willow Glen Care Center, Inc., for the provision of residential treatment services for mentally ill adults, in the amount of $2,500,000, for the term of 5 years effective upon execution through December 31, 2024; and
3) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Willow Glen Care Center, Inc. for services provided under this Agreement because the County has neither the staff nor facilities to perform said services; and
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or their designee to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3422, 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: Behavioral Health Realignment
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The County of El Dorado has an obligation to provide eligible County residents with access to designated mental health services, including twenty-four (24) hour residential treatment services in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5600 et seq. and pursuant to applicable laws and agreements with the State of California. Willow Glen Care Center is a residential care facility licensed by the State of California that provides various levels of care ranging from adults with mental health conditions who need assistance in developing skills to maintain placement in less restrictive levels of care, to mentally ill adults who are unable to maintain traditional residential placement because of persistent behavioral problems.
The work performed under this Agreement requires a residential treatment facility, which the County does not have at this time. Therefore, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor to provide residential treatment services.
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