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Human Services Department recommending the Purchasing Agent be authorized to sign the following Agreements for Services in the amount of $250,000 each to provide emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an “as requested” basis:
(1) Agreement 407-S0911 with Chileda Institute, Inc.;
(2) Agreement 134-S0911 with Excelsior Youth Centers, Inc.;
(3) Agreement 288-S0911 with Families United, Inc.;
(4) Agreement 287-S0911 with Fred Finch Children's Home, Inc. dba Fred Finch Youth Center;
(5) Agreement 418-S0911 with Mingus Mountain Estate Residential Center, Inc., dba Mingus Mountain Academy;
(6) Agreement 149-S0911 with One Day, Inc. dba Southpoint Homes; and
(7) Agreement 158-S0911 with Telos Youth Outposts, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Federal and State Social Services Allocation with required County Share of Cost met primarily with realignment resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Maximum Estimated Cost $1,750,000.00
Funding
Budgeted up to $1,750,000.00
Per Vendor Maximum $250,000
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $1,750,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No change. Emergency shelter care services, which are necessary pending Court-ordered case disposition, require a 15% to 30% County share of cost. Court-ordered foster care placement services require a 40% to 60% County share of cost. The State reimburses the County for the federal and state share of cost in a varying ratio based on an array of circumstances. The Department's budget includes $5,230,329 for provision of emergency shelter care and foster care services during FY 2008-09. Funds for these services are budgeted annually based on projected need. The per-vendor maximum annual compensation of $250,000 allows for maximum potential usage.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for the ad...
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