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Health Services Department, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement 061-S1111 with South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center increasing compensation by $12,509 to $149,409 to provide outreach, engagement, and mental health services primarily for Latino individuals and families in South Lake Tahoe, noting there is no change in the term of this Agreement, which is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
FUNDING: State Mental Health Services Act (MHSA).
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$149,409 |
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Funding |
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Original Contract |
$136,900 |
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Amendment I |
$12,509 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Contract Amount |
$149,409 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The amount of this Amendment is $12,509 for a total contract amount of $149,409. There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement.
Background: One of the programs identified in the County's approved MHSA funded Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Plan is a Health Disparities Initiative, addressing health disparities and culturally specific services for the Latino communities. The Board approved PEI Plan specifically calls for South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center to provide mental health services for the Latino population in South Lake Tahoe.
The goal of the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center program is to reduce barriers to mental health care access, thereby decreasing the health disparities experienced by the Latino population in South Lake Tahoe. This goal is accomplished by use of cultural and linguistic peer outreach and prevention and early intervention strategies to effectively serve the Latino community. The contractor staff funded by this program work collaboratively with County staff under the general supervision of the Mental Health Division Deputy Director or designee.
There is no change in the term of this Agreement, which is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Compensation for Services: Payments are made to Contractor based upon monthly invoicing at specified billing rates for actual services performed and documented per contract requirements. Services and rates are detailed in Exhibit C of the contract.
Contract Termination: This Agreement includes the County's standard Fiscal Considerations termination language, as well as a provision for the County to terminate the Agreement without cause upon seven (7) calendar days written notice.
Reason for Recommendation: This Amendment will allow the contractor to add two (2) new levels of Promotoras so that the work of Promotoras will now be split into three (3) levels, each with different job duties, levels of responsibility, credentials, and qualification requirements. It is intended that this will provide a more efficient delivery of services. The Amendment will also allow the contractor to revise the rates charged for contracted positions to reflect the contractor's current rate calculations.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chair to sign three (3) original Amendments.
2. Board Clerk's Office to return two (2) original Amendments to the Health Services Department, Mental Health Division.
3. Mental Health Division to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Neda West, Health Services Department
Concurrences: This Amendment has been approved by County Counsel and Risk Management and a copy is on file in the Board Clerk's office.