DATE: May 23, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Amendment I to Jail Diversion Funding Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment I to Agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals to extend the term for Jail Diversion Program funding by one year from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with no change to the compensation maximum of $7,012,440; and
2. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or designee, to be the signatory on behalf of the Board of Supervisors on associated Jail Diversion Program funding documents, expenditure forms and reports.
REPORT
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Jail Diversion (Diversion) funding allows for continuation of jail diversion services in Fresno County as originally approved by the Board on September 20, 2022. Approval of the first recommended action will extend the term of the existing funding agreement by one year through June 30, 2024. Approval of the second recommended action will allow the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Director, as lead entity of DSH Diversion funding in Fresno County, to sign funding documents, expenditure forms, and reports. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If the Board does not approve the recommended actions, Fresno County would lose access to DSH Diversion funding and not be able to provide needed community-based behavioral health services to justice-involved individuals who have significant mental health challenges and who would otherwise remain incarcerated. Additionally, the DBH will have to return to your Board for signature on all necessary funding reports and forms.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions....
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