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 Sequoia Union High School District for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Sequoia Union High School District for alcohol and other drug prevention services, extending the term through June 30, 2020, and increasing the amount of the agreement by $156,600 to an amount not to exceed $256,000.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 22, 2017, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) issued a Request for Proposals for community-based partnerships to provide alcohol and other drug (AOD) substance-use prevention services. Community-based partnerships sustain effective AOD prevention efforts in six geographic Community Service Area’s (CSA). The City of Redwood City submitted a proposal and was chosen to be the lead and fiscal agent of the South CSA in FY 2017-18. Effective July 1, 2018, Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) became the lead and fiscal agent of the South CSA and has been a core member of the City of Redwood City community-based partnership since 1999. The City of Redwood City continues to provide prevention services within the South CSA community-based partnership.
On October 10, 2018, the San Mateo County Health Chief approved an agreement with SUHSD to be the lead fiscal agent for the community-based partnership, for the term July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, in the amount of $99,400.
DISCUSSION:
SUHSD will continue to be the lead and fiscal agency for the community-based partnership by providing AOD related prevention services in the South CSA and continuing to reduce access to and availability of alcohol and other drugs to youth.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provision allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The agreement and resolution have been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form. This agreement is coming to your Board late due to the contractor’s delay in returning the signed agreement.
The agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Healthy Community by providing individuals and families with prevention and treatment services such as community capacity building through AOD prevention activities. It is anticipated that 90% of training participants will report an increased understanding of the health impacts of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2017-18 Actual |
FY 2018-19 Projected |
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Training evaluations that reflect an increase in training participants’ knowledge of the health impacts of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs |
84% 343 evaluations |
90% 343 evaluations * |
* There are fewer training workshops planned for FY 2018-19, resulting in a reduction in the number of evaluations projected to be collected. With the ongoing review of training curriculum, BHRS ultimately expects to improve on training program delivery, resulting in higher positive outcomes for training participants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020. The amount is being increased by $156,000 to a new amount not to exceed $256,000. Of the increase, $41,600 is included in the BHRS FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget and $115,000 will be included in the BHRS FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget. One hundred percent of the increase is funded by the Substance Abuse and Prevention Treatment Block Grant.