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Mental Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 704-S0711 with Charis Youth Center in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for a term to expire June 30, 2009 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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$600,000 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$600,000 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$600,000 |
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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 $600,000 for the two year contract. There is no Change to Net County Cost.
Background: Charis Youth Center has been providing specialty mental health services for county minors for five years. These services include rehabilitative day treatment, medication support, crisis intervention and individual and group counseling to children and families.
The Purchasing Agent concurs with the department's request noting that this contract was initiated prior to the adoption of the revised procurement policy in March of 2007 and is therefore not subject to the requirements set forth therein.
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 from date of execution through June 30, 2009.
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:This agreement has been approved by County Counsel and Risk Management and a copy is on file in the Board Clerk's Office.