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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the CAO Facilities Division to enter into negotiations with Placerville 1st Christ Church, or their designated representative, as the property owner(s) of Parcel Number APN-323-440-16 located at 2687 Andler Road; and
2) Appoint the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, as the real estate negotiator on behalf of the County.
FUNDING: Fund Balance and Mental Health Services Act.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA recommending the Board approve negotiations to purchase Parcel Number APN-323-440-16 located at 2687 Andler Road, and appoint the CAO or designee as the real estate negotiator on behalf of the County.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On June 20, 2017, the Board approved the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) three-year plan (File ID: 17-0551; Item 33), thereby authorizing the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to develop a community-based Wellness Center. The Community Wellness Center could address gaps in services and allow for better access to behavioral health services. The site will also be considered for use with a separate housing component to include partnerships with HHSA housing programs to determine feasibility and sustainability of a bridge housing program model. The Wellness Center would provide a structured environment to offer participants life skills, employment development and other wellness focused activities along with an opportunity to screen participants to engage and link them to appropriate eligible services to support their wellness.
HHSA will evaluate the options to manage the day to day operations and programs offered through the Wellness Center. The evaluation would identify management and operation structure, identify and train Peer Support Specialists from the HHSA Peer Leadership Academy and develop classes and groups to engage participants. Ongoing costs of the program would be funded with MHSA funds.
The initial funding would come from the MHSA Community Services and Support allocation and is in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code section 5892(b), which allows counties to use a portion of their CSS funds for capital facilities and technology aquisitions. HHSA will continue to explore options for additional funding opportunities (e.g. grants, collaborative approaches).
HHSA has identified the parcel owned by Placerville 1st Christ Church, located at 2687 Andler Road as an appropriate location for said community-based Wellness Center. In the event negotiations are successful, HHSA will return to the Board with a budget transfer and additional information regarding the program as applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could decline to authorize negotiations for the identified parcel, upon which HHSA would continue to seek other appropriate locations.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Chief Administrative Office Facilities Division
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. Sufficient appropriations were included in the MHSA fiscal year 2017-18 plan.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk of the Board to submit a minute order to the HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Road.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
County Strategic Plan Goal: “Healthy Communities: Improved health, well-being and self sufficiency of El Dorado County communities, residents and visitors.”
CONTACT
Patricia Charles-Heathers, Ph.D., M.P.A., Director