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Mental Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 706-S0711 with Sierra Child and Family Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $307,000 for the term July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 to provide specialty mental health services for minors on an "as requested" basis for said Department.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$307,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$307,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$307,000 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:The total funding for this agreement is $307,000 for the six month contract. There is no Change to Net County Cost.
Background: Sierra Child and Family Services has been providing specialty mental health services for county minors for five years. These services include 24 hour crisis response and individual and group counseling to children and families.
Reason for Recommendation:This agreement will allow for the continued provision of specialty mental health services for emotionally disturbed youth. This agreement will cover the period July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Action to be taken following Board approval:Board Clerk's Office will forward the executed agreement to Mental Health for further processing.
Contact:John Bachman, Mental Health
Concurrences:The agreement has been approved by County counsel and Risk Management, and a copy is on file in the Board Clerk's Office.