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County Administrator's Report 13. 16.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/04/2016
Issue: Big Bend Community Based Care Contract #A0150 Renewal Amendment #009
From:	Chip Simmons
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Renewal Amendment #009 to Agreement #A0150 between Escambia County and Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. - Chip W. Simmons, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Amendment of Contract #A0150 with Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc.:

A. Approve Renewal Amendment #009 to Contract #A0150, which extends the funding provided for the establishment of a Forensic Mental Health Specialist position within the Community Corrections Division until June 30, 2017; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment.

[Funding: This Contract is a fixed-rate Contract for a total of $43,971 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017]

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. Escambia County Community Corrections is in a uniquely qualified position to provide Forensic Mental Health Pre-Trial Release Services in Escambia County. This contract provides funding for the establishment of a Forensic Mental Health Specialist position within the Community Corrections division, Pre-Trial Release program. This renewal is based on the state's fiscal year and will begin on July 1, 2016 and end on June 30, 2017.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

This is a fixed price contract. Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. shall pay for the delivery of authorized services specified in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract for a total dollar amount not to exceed $43,971.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

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

PERSONNEL:

This contract provides funding 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
Contract #A0150, Amendment #009