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Department of Human Services recommending the Board approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Amendment I to Agreement for Services 252-S1010 with Star View Children and Family Services, a group home, for the provision of emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an “as requested” basis. Amendment I to Agreement 252-S1010 amends the term of the agreement from a three-year term to a perpetual agreement that shall continue until terminated. Amendment I also increases the maximum annual compensation from $57,470 for the three-year term to $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2010-11 and subsequent fiscal years.
FUNDING: Federal and State Social Services Allocation with required County Share of Cost met primarily with realignment resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Cost of this Action $300,000 maximum annual compensation
Contract History
Original Contract $57,470 for a three-year term
Amendment I $300,000 maximum annual compensation each fiscal year
Total Funding Available $300,000.00
Change To Net County Cost N/A
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change.
The contract provides for a range of placement services. 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. A total of $5,976,979 is included in the Department's budget for provision of emergency shelter care and foster care services during FY 2010-11. Funds for these services are budgeted annually based on projected need. The not-to-exceed annual compensation of $300,000 allows for anticipated maximum potential usage.
Compensation: Payments to service provider are made monthly in arrears and within fifteen (15) day...
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