DATE: June 20, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2022-23 appropriations for Mental Health Student Services Act Grant Org 1072 in the amount of $356,087 (4/5 vote); and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues for Department of Behavioral Health Org 5630 in the amount of $356,087 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions will adopt budget resolutions to increase appropriations and estimated revenues to align with Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA) Grant quarterly payment cycle that fund the development of four school-based Wellness Centers and expand mental health and prevention and early intervention services to the unserved and/or underserved communities in Fresno County, with no changes to the total maximum compensation. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If the recommended actions are not approved, the Department will not have sufficient appropriations to continue funding State and Federal mandated services through the end of the fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Recommended action one will increase FY 2022-23 appropriations for the MHSSA Grant Org 1072 ($356,087) to align budgeted appropriations with the grant year quarterly payment cycle. Recommended action two will increase FY 2022-23 appropriations and estimated revenues for the Department of Behavioral Health Org 5630 ($356,087) using fund balance from the MHSSA Grant Org 1072 to continue funding the All 4 Youth Program and its established Wellness Centers throughout the County.
DISCUSSION:
On April 23, 2020, the Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) announced the selection of the County awarded with the MHSSA grant for supplemental funds to the All 4 Youth Program, which funds the development of four school-based Wellness Centers and the expansion of mental health and prevention and early intervention services to the unserved and/or underserved communities in Fresno County. The associated agreement with FCSS to implement the program was approved by your Board on April 13, 2021.
The need for additional funding is due to the MHSOAC Grant Year cycle and quarterly payment schedule not aligning with County fiscal years. The recommended Budget Resolutions increase MHSSA grant appropriations to capture the actual allocated funds anticipated to be received this fiscal year. This increase is needed to cover costs already rendered for State and Federal mandated school-based Wellness Centers and allow for funding of these services through the end of the fiscal year.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #26, March 14, 2023
BAI #28, August 24, 2021
BAI #35, April 13, 2021
BAI #32, August 4, 2020
BAI #32, March 24, 2020
BAI #9, June 5, 2018
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Budget Resolution (Org 1072)
On file with Clerk - Budget Resolution (Org 5630)
CAO ANALYST:
Ronald W. Alexander, Jr.