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Department of Human Services recommending the Board authorize the Chairman to sign Agreement for Services 268-S1111 with Family Connections El Dorado, Inc., in the amount of $185,000 for the term February 1, 2011 through January 31, 2014 to provide therapeutic counseling and equine-assisted services, classes on parenting skills and other related services for clients of the Department of Human Services (DHS) on an "as requested" basis.
FUNDING: 85% Federal/State Social Services Allocation with 15% County match. This annual Federal/State Social Services allocation is expected to be ongoing.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Cost of this Action |
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$185,000.00 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted up to |
$185,000.00 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$185,000.00 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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N/A |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change. The Agreement is funded by Federal and State dollars with required County match met primarily with realignment resources. Funds have been budgeted for FY 2010-11 and will be included in the Department's budget request for fiscal years 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14.
Compensation: Payments to contractor are made within forty-five (45) days following the County's receipt and approval of itemized invoices identifying services rendered. Compensation is based upon specified billing rates for actual services performed and documented per contract requirements. Most rates are tied to the current Drug Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. Services and rates are detailed on pages 7 through 8 of Agreement 268-S1111.
Termination: Agreement includes the County's standard Fiscal Considerations termination language as well as a provision for the County to terminate the Agreement without cause in seven (7) calendar days upon written notice.
Reason for Recommendation: The Department of Human Services (DHS) contracts with multiple vendors to provide therapeutic counseling, equine-assisted services, classes on parenting skills and anger management, and other related services to its clients. DHS has a history of successful past use with Family Connections El Dorado, Inc. and is recommending the continued use of its services to ensure that clients can continue to be referred by their caseworkers to receive necessary services from the most appropriate and conveniently located vendor. Choice of vendor is based on the specific needs of each individual DHS client. Services are on an "as requested" basis .
Action to be taken following board approval:
1. Chair to sign two (2) original Agreements
2. Board Clerk to return one (1) original Agreement to the Department at 3057 Briw Rd.
3. Department to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Daniel Nielson, M.P.A., x7275
Concurrences: County Counsel, Risk Management and Human Resources.