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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 4877 with El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) for the provision of community-based engagement and support services, in the amount of $321,885, for the term effective upon execution through June 30, 2021;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with EDCOE for services provided under this Agreement 4877 because (B) “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;” and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 4877, 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.
FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act, with expenditure offsets from other Federal, State and Local Funding Sources.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). MHSA imposes a one (1) percent tax on personal income in excess of $1,000,000. The funds from the tax are distributed to California counties and are intended to transform the Mental Health System into one that is consumer and family driven, is recovery-oriented, accessible and culturally competent, and offers services appropriate for the population that is served.
MHSA requires counties to prepare a three-year program and expenditure plan, known as the MHSA Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan and to prepare annual updates, known as Annual Updates. Through annual community program planning processes, the MHSA Plans and Updates are developed with input from local stakeholders.
MHSA established five (5) components that address specific goals for priority populations and key community mental health needs. The ...
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