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Probation Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 383-S0811 with Tahoe Youth and Family Services in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for a term of two years to provide one (1) Program Therapist for on-site counseling services and support at the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: 2007/08 Juvenile Probation and Camps (JPCF) Program.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$60,000.00 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$60,000.00 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$60,000.00 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The Probation Department has budgeted $60,000.00 in FY 07/08 for these services. No effect on Net County Cost as a result of this Board action.
Background:
On November 15, 2005 the Board approved establishment of a Juvenile Ranch/Camp and authorized for Chief Probation Officer to sign Juvenile Probation Camps Funding (JPCF) Program Agreement with Corrections Standards Authority.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services will make available a "Program Therapist" (one FTE counselor) who will provide on-site counseling, services and support to the Challenge Program, Substance Abuse Counseling Program, and Family Reunification Program operated by the Probation Department located at the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe. Counseling services will include individual and group counseling, family reunification services, Lifeskills, drug and alcohol counseling, and anger management.
The County officer and manager with responsibility for administering this agreement is Joseph S. Warchol II, Chief Probation Officer and Steve Maxwell, Deputy Chief Probation Officer and Superintendent of the Juvenile Treatment Center, South Lake Tahoe.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Probation Department has requested a contract with Tahoe Youth and Family Services to provide a "Program Therapist" to perform on-site counseling services and support for juveniles. The Procurement and Contracts Division has processed the subject agreement. The agreement becomes effective upon execution and is set to expire two years from the date thereof. The total not to exceed amount of the contract is $120,000.00.
The Purchasing Agent has coordinated the outside review of the contractor's qualifications to perform the needed services with Sally Williams, Children's Services Coordinator, El Dorado County Mental Health. Ms. Williams concurs that Tahoe Youth and Family Services has demonstrated its ability to perform the work based on prior experience with the contractor, qualifications of the contractor, and the availability of the contractor to perform the services required of the department.
The Purchasing Agent has determined that it is appropriate to dispense with any additional competitive selection processes for services performed by Tahoe Youth and Family Services as they are the sole provider for adolescent alcohol and drug services in the South Lake Tahoe area. The Purchasing Agent concurs that the department's request is in compliance with Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Sections 7.5 and 7.10.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1) The Chairman shall sign said amendment.
2) Authority given to Purchasing Agent to encumber funds as-needed.
Contact: Joseph S. Warchol II, Chief Probation Officer, (530) 621-5958.
Concurrences:
This agreement has been approved by Purchasing Agent, County Counsel and Risk Management. The original is on file with the Board Clerk's Office.