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Human Services Department recommending the Chairman be authorized to sign Amendment II to Agreement for Services 610-S0711 with Sierra Recovery Center increasing compensation by $56,000 to $131,000 for the continued provision of therapeutic counseling, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse testing and other related services for clients in the South Lake Tahoe area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Funding sources are 85% Federal/State Social Services allocation with a 15% County match. This annual Federal/State Social Services allocation is expected to be ongoing.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost Amendment II $56,000.00
Funding
Original Contract $ 37,500.00
Amendment I $ 37,500.00
Amendment II $ 56,000.00
New Contract Total $131,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change. The Agreement is funded by Federal and State dollars with required County match met primarily with realignment resources. Funds were budgeted in prior fiscal years, are budgeted for FY 2008-09 and will be budgeted for FY 2009-10.
Background: The County Purchasing Agent executed Agreement 610-S0711 in the not-to-exceed amount of $37,500 on June 13, 2007 for the term May 24, 2007 through December 31, 2007. The Board of Supervisors executed Amendment I to Agreement 610-S0711 on April 29, 2008, increasing the maximum compensation to $75,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2010.
Reason for Recommendation: The provision of therapeutic counseling, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse testing and other related services has proven to be a successful tool for promoting reunification of families served by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Contracting out to local vendors continues to be the most efficient and cost effective method of delivering these services to eligible DHS clients. This Agreement is being submitted to increase the maximum com...
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