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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 4271 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc., for the provision of student outreach and engagement centers and mental health supports, in the amount of $436,000, for the term upon execution through June, 30 2021;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc., for services provided under this Agreement 4271 because the County does not have the necessary staff or facilities to perform the services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 4271, 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 Funding.
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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 authorized implementation of the MHSA FY 2017-18 through FY 2019-20 Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan (File 17-0551, Item 33). ...
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