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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement for Services 3132 with Nelson S. Jacinto doing business as Grace Home II, a licensed residential care facility for the elderly, which increases the maximum obligation by $70,000, for a new total obligation of $290,000, with no change to the term of June 1, 2018 through September 30, 2121;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 B) that it is appropriate to contract with Nelson S. Jacinto doing business as Grace Home II for services provided under this Agreement 3132 because the work requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or their designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3132, 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: 100% Mental Health Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) contracts with the State to serve as the Mental Health Plan (MHP) for the County. As a result of a shortage of residential beds throughout the State, HHSA, as the MHP, contracts with as many long-term residential treatment facilities as possible in order to ensure capacity and availability of services on an “as needed” basis.
Grace Home II is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly by the State of California to provide twenty-four (24) hour care and rehabilitation services designed to assist clients with mental disorders. HHSA does not have long-term residential facilities and must contract for these services. Services are provided on an “as requested” basis.
On August 14, 2018 (File ID: 18-0939; Agenda No. 12) the Board approved Agreement #3132 with Nelson S. Jacinto doing business as Grace Home II (Grace...
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