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Public Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 622-PHD0607 with Progress House, Inc. in the amount of $65,300 for the term July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 to provide substance abuse treatment services and drug testing for clients who qualify to participate in the Proposition 36 Alcohol/Drug Treatment Services Provider Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: State Prop 36 funding.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $65,300
Funding
Budgeted $65,300
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $65,300
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Funding is included within FY 2007-08 Proposed Budget for the Alcohol/Drug Treatment Program. However, this contract is for a six month term only. There is no net County cost.
Background: The El Dorado County Proposition 36 Program, which allows qualifying non-violent drug offenders the option of alcohol/drug treatment instead of incarceration, was implemented in July 2001 and continues to be overseen by the County Public Health Department. Treatment services for the Program are subcontracted out to various local non-profit agencies, including Progress House, Inc. The attached agreement with this vendor provides funding through December 31, 2007, at which time, a new agreement will be executed with the vendor which will reflect the County's newly adopted standard fees for drug treatment and counseling.
This agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2007 due to a late revision to the contract terms. After further review and approval by County Counsel and staff, this agreement was signed by the vendor and brought to the Board as quickly as possible.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Chairman to sign three (3) copies of the attached agreement; Board Clerk's Office to return two (2) fully executed copies to Department...
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