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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 138-S1711 with Star View Adolescent Center, for the provision of 24-hour residential services for minors identified as Seriously Emotionally Disturbed, for the term upon final execution and continuing for three years from the date thereof, with a maximum contractual obligation of $200,000;
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 138-S1711, 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; and
3) Approve and authorize the Health and Human Services Agency Director to sign a termination letter, pursuant to Article XXII, "Default, Termination, and Cancellation," Section D, “Termination or Cancellation without Cause” in Agreement for Services 624-S1211 with Star View Adolescent Center to be effective upon execution of this Agreement for Services 138-S1711 with Star View Adolescent Center.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 138-S1711 to provide 24 hour residential services for County-authorized minors identified as Seriously Emotionally Disturbed, who meet the criteria set forth in Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 5600.3(a) and California Code of Regulations Title 9, Division. The County has neither the facilities nor the staff available to meet the service requirements.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for secured residential mental health services for minors.
HHSA also recommends that the Board approve and authorize the HHSA Dire...
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