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County Administrator's Report 13. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/23/2015
Issue: Big Bend Community Based Care Contract AH102 Amendment #007
From:	Michael Tidwell
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Amendment of Contract Number AH102, by Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. - Michael A. Tidwell, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Amendment of Contract Number AH102, by Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. (BBCBC), which provides funding for the establishment of a Forensic Mental Health Specialist position within the Community Corrections Division, in the Pre-Trial Release Program, to provide services to the Criminal Justice System:

A. Approve Contract Number AH102, Amendment #007, between BBCBC and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, which revises the required reports to conform to Contract requirements with BBCBC; revises Exhibit "C" and Exhibit "G," and updates the funding source to include funding for the Fiscal Year 2015/2016; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment of Contract Number AH102.

[Funding: This Contract is a fixed-rate Contract for a total amount of $43,971, for Fiscal Year 2014/2015. This funding is provided by the State 100%]

BACKGROUND:

This contract originated in December 2006 with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to establish a Forensic Pre-Trial Diversion Program in Escambia County. The Escambia County Board of County Commissioner's affiliation with all other county operated services, including the State Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, the County Jail and the Department of
Community Corrections places them in a uniquely qualified position to provide Forensic Mental Health Pre-Trial Release Services in Escambia County.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

This is a fixed price contract. BBCBC shall pay for the delivery of authorized services specified in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract for a total dollar amount not to exceed $43,971.00.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This contract amendment has been reviewed by Kristen Hual, Assistant County Attorney, and found to be legally sufficient.

PERSONNEL:

This contract provides funding from the State for one (1) Forensic Mental Health Specialist position.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board of County Commissioners' Policy requires contract amendments to be Board approved.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Contract requirements will be carried out by Escambia County Community Corrections, Pre-Trial Release Program.

Attachments
AH102 Amendment #7