Program Participation Agreement with Pathways for Change, Inc
From:
William Powell, Director, Corrections
Organization:
Corrections
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Program Participation Agreement Between Pathways for Change, Inc., and Escambia County - William R. Powell, Director of Corrections
That the Board take the following action concerning the Program Participation Agreement between Pathways for Change, Inc. (PFC), a Florida not-for-profit corporation and Escambia County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (County):
A. Approve the Program Participation Agreement between Pathways for Change, Inc., and Escambia County, Florida; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the referenced Agreement.
[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 58208]
BACKGROUND:
Pathways for Change, Inc., has created an outreach program to assist individuals who have recently been released from a correctional facility in assimilating into society. The County agrees to contribute, for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, up to
$175,000, to PFC for eligible costs and expenses related to compensation, including full time salary and benefits, for the following PFC staff positions:
A. Admissions Specialist/Court Liaison;
B. Treatment Program Manager;
C. Case Manager;
D. Executive Director;
E. Mental Health Contract Counselors; and
F. After Care Specialist/Director of Alumni.
In addition, for the County's Fiscal Year 2019/2020, the County shall internally allocate the sum of $168,750 for transitional housing costs related other Program in lieu of payment directly to PFC.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 110201, Object Code 58208
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
This Agreement has been reviewed by Kristin Hual, Senior Assistant County Attorney, and found to be legally sufficient.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This Recommendation is in compliance with the provision of the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Florida, Chapter 46, Finance Article II, Purchases and Contracts.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
N/A
Attachments
Pathways for Change Program Participation Agreement