DATE: May 1, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Dawan Utecht, Director, Department of Behavioral Health/Public Guardian
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with Mental Health Systems for increased capacity of master leased housing units
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairperson to execute Amendment I to Agreement No. 17-135 with Mental Health Systems for master lease housing services, effective upon execution with no change in term to June 30, 2022 and increasing the maximum by $2,115,646 to a total of $4,454,344.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended amendment will allow Mental Health Systems (MHS) to continue to assist the Department of Behavioral Health (Department) by increasing the capacity of supportive housing options for clients within the "New Starts" program by 100% during the remainder of FY 2017-18 (from 25 leased units to 50) and up to 75 leased units in the four remaining fiscal years of the agreement through June 30, 2022. The recommended action will also incorporate a mechanism to reimburse MHS for any security deposits required for leased units. The recommended action will increase the maximum compensation by $2,115,646 and will be funded with Mental Health Services Act - Community Services and Supports (CSS) funds, with no increase in Net County Cost.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Non-approval of the recommended action would limit the Department's ability to increase the capacity and availability of local supportive housing options for clients during FY 2017-18 and future fiscal years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The recommended amendment will result in the following compensation:
Fiscal Year Increase Original Amt. Total
2017-17 $0 $79,079 $79,079
2017-18 $140,145 $453,472 $593,617
2018-19 $512,782 $432,630 $945,412
2019-20 $501,249 $444,163 $945,412
2020-21 $484,334 $461,078 $945,412
2021-22 $477,136 $468,276 $945,412
Total $2,115,646 $2,338,69...
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