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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of Behavioral Health Workforce Program services provided by California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) are in the public's best interest and that the work is with or among any other governmental entities or agencies in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B);
2) Make findings in accordance with Procurement Policy C-17 Section 3.4 (3) exempting the competitive bidding process, with Purchasing Agent concurrence, because “competitive bidding would produce no economic benefit to the county”;
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Participation Agreement 8245 with CalMHSA, to participate in the Behavioral Health Workforce Program, in the amount of $305,000, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027;
4) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 8245, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
5) Authorize the HHSA Director, Chief Assistant Director, or Director of Behavioral Health, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 8245.
FUNDING: 100% State Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The CalMHSA Joint Powers Authority (JPA) was formed by counties in 2009 through the State of California (CA) to work on collaborative, multi-county projects that improve behavioral health care for all residents. The CalMHSA JPA provides administrative and fiscal services in support of member counties for statewide training, technical assistance and capacity building. On February 15, 2011, the Board authorized the County to become a participating member in the CalMHSA JPA via Resolution 024-2011 (File ID: 10-1324). Thereafter, the County has continued to be a participating member of CalMHSA JPA.
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