Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Scott Gilman, Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with Millbrae Assisted Living Home, LLC for Residential Care Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Millbrae Assisted Living Home, LLC for residential care services, increasing the amount by $565,760 to an amount not to exceed $2,668,160, with no change to the term.
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BACKGROUND:
Since December 17, 1985, the Board has approved resolutions authorizing expenditures for residential care facilities serving mentally ill clients, to provide residential care services for adults. The latter services enhance successful community living and avoid a more costly and higher level of care.
On August 3, 2021, your Board approved an agreement with Millbrae Assisted Living Home, LLC (MALH) for residential care services, for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $2,102,400.
DISCUSSION:
MALH will provide services to clients of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). MALH will provide 24 beds for BHRS clients who are difficult-to-place, and augmented services for seriously mentally ill clients who require a higher level of care and supervision. Examples of these higher-level services include intensive mental health services, social skills training, and assistance with daily living activities.
Under the B-1 Administrative Memorandum, the selection of providers of residential services for mental health clients is exempt from the Request for Proposals requirement.
It is now necessary to amend this agreement to add eight more beads to a new total of 32 beds, increasing the maximum amount by $565,760.
The amendment and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form.
The resol...
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