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Human Services Department recommending the Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement for Services 778-S0910 with Progress House, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $170,000 for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012 for the provision of substance abuse testing and treatment services on an “as requested” basis for eligible CalWORKs clients.
FUNDING: 82% Federal/10% State Social Services allocation/8% County match.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $170,000.00
Funding
Budgeted $170,000.00
Total Funding Available $170,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No Change. The Agreement is funded by the Social Services allocation with required County match met primarily with non-General Fund resources. Funds are budgeted for FY 2009-2010 and will be budgeted for FY 2010-2011 and FY 2011-2012.
Reason for Recommendation: The provision of substance abuse testing and other related services continues to be a successful tool to improve the lives of families served by the Department of Human Services (DHS), while contracting out to local vendors also continues to be the most efficient and cost effective method of delivering these services to eligible DHS clients. Services are provided in accordance with treatment plans authorized by Department of Health Services Public Health staff working under an MOU with DHS to address client substance abuse issues to help them obtain or retain employment. Agreement for Services 778-S0911 replaces prior Agreement 053-0711 with Progress House, Inc., will be effective upon execution and covers the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012 with a maximum compensation of $170,000 during the three-year term.
Note: The agreement includes the County’s standard “fiscal out” termination clause, as well as a provision for the County to terminate the agreement in seven (7) calendar days upon written notice.
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